| Set apart by it's simple elegance and superior | | | | open door. Take your outdoor surroundings into |
| quality, the Craftsman Style Bungalow was a | | | | consideration, the colors of the foliage and sky. |
| precursor of today's continuing trend towards | | | | The exterior colors should also be subtle and |
| simple, uncluttered interiors. At the turn of the | | | | natural, think of your craftsman home as |
| 20th century, in rigorous rejection of strict | | | | "growing" from it's foundation. |
| Victorian dictates and ostentatious interior design, | | | | When furnishing your home, there are many |
| the Arts and Crafts Movement prompted a | | | | options from antique Stickley, Morris, Limbert and |
| return to true craftsmanship. Pioneered by William | | | | other furniture makers of the day, as well as |
| Morris, this international movement originated out | | | | mission furniture reproductions at many price |
| of the fundamental ideal opposed to the mass | | | | points. Don't be afraid to mix antiques with good |
| production of the industrial age and promoted | | | | quality reproductions. Simple and sturdy well made |
| originality in home furnishings. | | | | pieces will give your home the look you are after. |
| The Craftsman Bungalow reflects understated | | | | You can easily mix in textural upholstered pieces |
| elegance, simple lines, and form following function. | | | | in a simple shapes to soften the room. |
| The current trend awareness of environmental | | | | Embroidered pillows and tabletop linens also |
| issues and "green living" dovetails into this | | | | "soften the edges" of the typically masculine |
| aesthetic has resulting in a resurgence of interest | | | | forms of mission furniture, adding color and |
| in the Arts and Crafts Style. | | | | texture to delight the eye. |
| Creative use of space in traditional bungalows | | | | Don't underestimate the effect lighting will have a |
| typically included built in cabinetry and open | | | | on the feel of your craftsman home. Once again, |
| practical floor plans. Many of today's newer | | | | mixing antiques and quality reproductions is quite |
| craftsman style homes and bungalows are much | | | | effective. Remember to balance overhead lighting |
| larger than at the turn of the century, but still | | | | with table lamps and pendants to create flattering |
| reflect open styling and distinct interior and | | | | light from several heights in the room. Combine |
| exterior detailing. | | | | fixtures of different materials, a stained glass |
| Original Craftsman homes with their darker wood | | | | floor light, a hand blown glass shade on a table |
| interior details often boasted lots of windows to | | | | lamp, perhaps pendant lights over the dining room |
| bring in natural sunlight. Choose sheer, simple | | | | table or kitchen island. Hand crafted artisan lighting |
| fabrics for window coverings to allow ample light | | | | is a great way to add quality to your home and |
| into the home. A simple embroidered detail along | | | | can give the richness of an antique at a fraction |
| the hemline will add the "craftsman touch." | | | | of the cost. |
| The natural interior colors for your craftsman | | | | Rugs can vary from Navajo style to the many |
| style home can be easily inspired by nature. Think | | | | beautiful Arts and Crafts patterns produced |
| of using the colors of a vineyard, the different | | | | today. |
| hues of fall leaves, the muted tones of stones. | | | | Remember to add your personal touch with |
| Nature is anything but boring! It is soothing to the | | | | accessories made of hand hammered copper, Tile |
| eye to follow your interior colors as they continue | | | | and pieces of Art Pottery to complete the |
| outside, as when glancing through a window or an | | | | Craftsman Touch. |