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Craftsman House Pictures

Bungalows, Foursquares, and other housing types with Craftsman styling

From Jackie Craven, About.com

When we speak of Craftsman houses, we often think of bungalows. But in the early 1900s, many types of homes were inspired by the Arts and Crafts movement. This photo gallery shows a variety of houses with Craftsman handiwork. For fast facts about Craftsman architecture, visit our House Styles dictionary.

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  1. San Francisco Craftsman HouseCraftsman House in Ingleside Terraces, San Francisco
  2. Cobblestone WallsSome Craftsman houses have cobblestone foundations, porch posts, chimneys, and walls.
  3. VanLandigham EstateThe VanLandingham estate in Charlotte, North Carolina
  4. Craftsman BungalowThick round pillars support the low sloping roof of this Craftsman Bungalow.
  5. Stucco-sided BungalowCraftsman houses usually have triangular braces in the eaves.
  6. Brick and Shingle HouseCraftsman House Sided with Brick and Wood Shingles
  7. Craftsman Foursquare HouseSided in stucco, this Foursquare house has elaborate Craftsman stickwork around the porch.
  8. Two-story Craftsman HouseMany Craftsman houses have thick, pyramid-shaped porch columns.
  9. Craftsman CottageCraftsman houses often have window boxes supported by wooden brackets.
  10. Painted Craftsman HouseCraftsman houses were not originally painted bright colors like this one.
  11. Craftsman DetailsCraftsman houses often have thick, tapered porch posts.
  12. Classic Arts and Crafts HouseThe exposed rafters in the porch roof are both decorative and structural.
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