Craftsman homes

We're finding blue home exteriors to be a refreshing departure from more ubiquitous monochrome colors, while being equally timeless. Scroll on for nine blue houses that will undoubtedly get your creative juices flowing.

I have been obsessed with the Craftsman style house for a while now. I adore the plain, simple moldings around doors and windows and can’t get enough of the front porches. Take a look at this beautiful Craftsman Style home. A cozy southern front porch leads you into this house with a floorplan designed for… Continue reading →

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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.

I'll be honest, I've never considered buying a single story home. Not once! They've never appealed to me. That is, until I had two kids. Making my way up and down the stairs with both boys, keeping Miles from going up and down the stairs when he isn't supposed to, and bringing laundry up and down t

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.

A Craftsman-style home is worthy of a paint color as rich and varied as its architectural elements.

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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.

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.