Craftsman homes were built to last, but “built to last” doesn’t mean “zero maintenance.” The thick tapered columns, wide eaves, and exposed rafter tails that...

Garden Structures Craftsman style celebrates quality materials and honest construction. Understanding principles guides authentic design. Design Tips Emphasize natural materials. Keep designs simple and functional....

Pergola Building Craftsman style celebrates quality materials and honest construction. Understanding principles guides authentic design. Design Tips Emphasize natural materials. Keep designs simple and functional....

Understanding Craftsman porch design has more noise than signal these days. Having has restored three Craftsman homes and inspected probably a hundred more, I built...

Restoring Craftsman entry halls has more noise than signal these days. Having has restored three Craftsman bungalows and consulted on probably fifty more, I built...

Plate Rails and Box Beams That Make Dining Rooms Unforgettable Craftsman dining rooms have gotten complicated with all the reproductions, home-show interpretations, and Pinterest boards...

Why the Fireplace Is the Only True Focus of a Craftsman Living Room Craftsman living rooms have gotten complicated with all the open floor plans,...

Window Seats and Built-In Bookcases for Craftsman Bedrooms Craftsman bedroom built-ins have gotten complicated with all the custom cabinet companies, IKEA hacks, and design blogs...

Hex Tile Floors and Pedestal Sinks That Nail the Craftsman Bathroom Craftsman bathrooms have gotten complicated with all the Pinterest boards, luxury spa renovations, and...

Shaker Cabinets and Soapstone Counters for Authentic Craftsman Kitchens Craftsman kitchens have gotten complicated with all the renovation shows, custom cabinet showrooms, and design blogs...