Architectural Style Profile
Style: Craftsman
Common Time Period: Unknown
Description: The Craftsman bungalow adapted the large porch and practical floor plan seen in earlier homes built by British colonists in India. The style proved incredibly popular and the bungalow style evolved into a simpler version for the broader market as building plan books and pre-cut home kits became available. As a result, almost all Craftsman houses are bungalows, but not all bungalows are Craftsman style. The Craftsman style is distinguished by its many fine details and excellent workmanship.
Bio:
Low-pitched roof
Deep eaves with exposed rafters
Decorative knee braces.
1 to 1½ stories
Built-in cabinetry
Large fireplace, often with built-in cabinetry on either side
Dormers
Large, covered front porches with massive, battered columns
Windows were typically double-hung with multiple lights in the upper window and a single pane in the lower
Many fine details including hammered metalwork in copper and bronze, and art tiles by notable American art potters like Batchelder, Grueby, Rookwood, and the Roycrofters.
Properties that use the Craftsman Style
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