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Craftsman Bungalow

The hallmark of the Arts and Crafts movement in North America, the Craftsman Bungalow is a flexible design that focuses on honest use of materials and creating a connection with nature.

Interior Charateristics

Arts & Crafts Interior

  1. High quality wood trim
  2. Stained-glass windows behind fireplace
  3. Built-in furniture and shelving
  4. Lantern type light fixtures
  5. Quarter-sawn oak floors
  6. Fireplace in Living Room
  7. Gustav Stickley furniture
  8. Elephant foot pillars (see exterior)

Decorating the Interior
Renovating the Interior

Exterior Charateristics

Arts & Crafts Exterior

  1. 1 to 1 1/2 stories
  2. Dormer Windows
  3. Exposed beams
  4. Low roofline
  5. Elephant foot pillars
  6. Generous Porch
  7. Multi-pane windows (3 over 1 etc.)
  8. Knee braces
  9. Double-hung windows

Decorating the Exterior
Renovating the Exterior

For more information on early 1900's bungalows see The Craftsman Bungalow, and Bungalow Mania.

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