Arts and Crafts Style Homes

Arts and Crafts house plans, in all their variety, do share some common characteristics.

• Exposed rafters, beams, or rafter ends are common.
• Dormer windows in various styles protect glass and create a welcoming entry.
• Typically, the foundations are constructed of rock, sloping outward as they get closer to the ground.
• Exteriors are wood or stone with masonry chimneys and frequently have large porches along the front of the home.
• Interior trim work emphasizes wood grains and built-in cabinetry.

This home style's beautifully simple, functional, rustic, and hand-hewn look appeals to many.

Arts & Crafts Sub-types

In America, regional representations of the Arts and Crafts emerged. The emphasis on local crafts paired with the diversity in climate and culture across America created a variety of styles.

• Prairie School - In the early 1900s, Frank Lloyd Wright began designing homes to connect with their natural environment. He designed homes influenced by the prairie's long, straight horizons and flat lines. His designs would include not only the house itself but also the furniture and textiles.
• California Mission - The California Mission style was based on simple adobe mission churches and incorporated the American Arts and Crafts hand-hewn emphasis emphasizing form and natural woods.
• Bungalow Style - The Bungalow Style was one of the first steps toward the modern Ranch home (Stermitz, 2007). The house has a horizontal layout without space for servants. The kitchen was functional, and the hearth was designed to be the center of the home.
• American Foursquare - This practical, boxy, two-and-a-half-story home usually had four rooms to a floor and a large front porch (Wikipedia Contributors, 2007). The shape was intended to sit comfortably on small urban lots. Built-in cabinetry and Craftsman style woodwork were typical.

If you’re interested in Arts and Crafts floor plans, we have a wide variety. Browse through the home designs below, and contact our support team if you have any questions about any plans.