Craftsman House Plans

The Craftsman movement in American home design began in the late 1800’s.  The style has been copied and repeated for over a century now.  The original Craftsman houses were small bungalows built primarily in large cities for working middle class families.  Many major cities still have neighborhoods full of these original treasures that have been preserved or restored.

The words “craftsman details” have been used to describe thousands of home designs.  Extensive wood work, attention to detail, and creativity are all hallmarks of the Craftsman style.  Low slung roofs, dormers, wide overhangs, brackets, and large columns on wide porches can be seen on many Craftsman homes.  Exposed rafter tails, open rafters on porches, decorative carvings, and creative grid patterns on windows and doors are also common.

In today’s world of home design, we liberally borrow from the past and use craftsman details on many homes.  We mix craftsman details such as brackets and open rafters with rustic materials such as stone, board and batten and cedar shake.  The attention to detail that was at its’ peak during the Craftsman movement still appeals to us today and can be found in many of our home designs.