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Decorating the Arts & Crafts Bungalow

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




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