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