Craftsman house

The annual Craftsman Weekend, sponsored by the nonprofit Pasadena Heritage preservation group, will feature Craftsman home tours, neighborhood excursions, a show and sale, workshops and receptions at historic locations.

Craftsman-style homes are known for their charming simplicity and custom details. Popularized during the Arts and Crafts movement of the 1800s, this hardworking architectural style is found especially in small, economical bungalows. This selection of unique Craftsman houses showcases rich character and timeless curb appeal.

After a 1960s remodeling that succeeded in changing its very style, the Craftsman house in Portland, Oregon, was virtually unrecognizable. Then the right family came along.

Wood shakes and a wrap-around front porch give this Shingle style home plan a big personality. The front-facing study has windows on two sides to bring in light. Behind the study, the main living area has an open concept floor plan that makes the space feel larger. The laundry room off the garage has a window sink and a bench to rest groceries or for pulling on boots. A vaulted master suite on the second floor joins two more bedrooms. The whole family can have fun in the huge game room with…

Modern craftsman house plans feature a mix of natural materials with the early 20th century Arts and Crafts movement architectural style. This

Browse craftsman exterior home design photos. Discover decor ideas and architectural inspiration to enhance your home’s craftsman exterior and facade as you build or remodel.

Fake siding and popcorn ceilings didn’t faze restoration veterans who saw the inherent charm of this Craftsman bungalow-style Colonial Revival House in northwest Oregon. They set about making it right again.

In our first article in this series, we offered a brief history of how Craftsman or Bungalow style architecture came into such popularity in the late 1800’s Industrial Age. Here … Creating a Craftsman Home in a Modern Age – Part 2 Read More »

Bungalows were hugely popular for about 25 years because they were so darned attractive and welcoming as is demonstrated by this early 1920s pla by C. L. Bowes.

The 23rd annual Craftsman Weekend celebration organized by the preservation group Pasadena Heritage has some new offerings this year, including a tile workshop with ceramist Sarah Moore of Sassafrass Pottery and a walking tour of the Monte Vista/Las Lunas neighborhood, originally part of the Rancho San Pasqual neighborhood south of the Pasadena Heights historic district.