It was inspired by the BritishArts and Craftsmovement, focusing on the beauty of natural materials and handcrafted forms.
Craftsman architecture spread across the country in part thanks to American furniture designer Gustav Stickley.
Craftsman homes remain one ofthe most popular home stylesin the United States.
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The style favors simplicity and functionality, but nonetheless features more built-in character and detail than clean-lined contemporary interiors.
Using medium to dark-stained wood on the interiors lends Craftsman interiors a traditionally masculine feel.
Types of Craftsman Homes
Bungalow
Popular in California, Craftsman bungalows are typically one-story tall.
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They are recognizable due to their modest size and cozy features like overhanging eaves and wide open front porches.
Prairie Style
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ThePrairie School of Architectureemerged from the American Craftsman movement.
They borrow Craftsman-style elements like overhanging eaves but may include clay roof tiles.
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What features make a house considered a Craftsman?
The most identifiable feature of a Craftsman home is a low-pitched roof with overhanging eaves and exposed rafters.
Another characteristic feature is a large front porch with sturdy tapered columns.
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Where are Craftsman homes most popular?
Craftsman-style homes are particularly popular in California, the Pacific Northwest, and parts of the Midwest.
What throw in of furniture goes in a Craftsman home?
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Midcentury modernand sturdy, boxy solid wood Mission-style furniture goes well in a Craftsman home.
Quality classic leather seating also works well in a Craftsman interior.
What is the difference between Victorian and Craftsman homes?
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Victorian homes usually use vertical lines as the home’s main design feature.
Craftsman homes put horizontal lines at the forefront via low-pitched gable roofs and rafters.
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