'Craftsman' House - what is it?

[DalTexHornFan]

My wife and I are building a house in Dallas, which means we've been doing lots of reading on types of homes. The Hyde Park thread on this board reminded me of the term "Craftsman Home." What exactly is that style?

 

[madscientist]

also called arts and crafts style, i think.

 

[madscientist]

yep, look here.

 

[Dogbert]

These people don't know jack. It's a home built using tools from Sears.

 

[zzzz]

Sears actually sold homes by mail. They arrived by rail.

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[zzzz]

This Sears Honor Bilt home, built in 1930, recently sold for $1,525,000:

The Link

 

[accuratehorn]

There are historic Arts and Crafts homes in Pasadena, California. The best known is probably the "Gambel House," which has public tours. It's a beautiful example of this era of architecture. You can also get a brochure and do a driving tour around the town to see numerous other craftsman homes.
Check it out when you are there at the next UT Rose Bowl appearance.
This style is still popular, and you will see even modest new homes advertised as "craftsman" or "arts and crafts" style. They will have a front porch that looks like the old craftsman homes, or a few other touches of the style.
The homes in California feature beautiful hardwood hand made paneling, light fixtures, furniture and other features, all matching the overall style of the home. There are some great books with details of the era, and Half-Price Books would likely have several if you are that interested.
The pieces of furniture from the original designers are really valuable, and you can buy similar new pieces to have a craftsman look if you want that today.

 

[WooHorn]

Ain't that just a N. Dallas "ranch-style"?

 

[UTEE]

Mission Style furniture is also part of the Craftsman style. I've always liked the clean lines and rich woods used in Craftsman style architecture, even though now I've become a much bigger fan of modern architecture. Perhaps not surprising since both styles focus on simplicity of design and attention to detail.

 

[dfw75201]

Prairie Style is also a part of the arts and craft (craftsman) movement. Munger Place in Dallas is one of the largest collections of prairie style homes in the country. There are also great examples of prairie style homes and craftsman bungalos in North Oak Cliff, particularly in Winnetka Heights, which is a historic district.

My house is a 1913 Sears home.

 

[NCAAFBALLROX]

I think in large measure that a Craftsman was a bit of a response to the ornate over build of a Victorian style building.

It was an idea of how an "every day handyman" could or would build a house.

 

[PatBateman]

My house in east dallas is a "california craftsman" built in '34. Solid as a tank.

After the NC, the girlfriend and I drove out to Pasadena one afternoon and toured the Gamble House. Absolutely some of the finest craftsmanship I've ever seen in the world. Link:

gamblehouse

Tour and pictures.