Craftsman Architectural Style House Floor Plans



Posted: Thursday, December 17, 2009

by John Jenkins

The desire for Craftsman style house plans is as high as ever, and discerning buyers love the high quality country finishes and elegant simplicity of the style. Today's Craftsman house plans are an extension of the home design movement that traces is roots to the arts and crafts legacy of the early 19th century. A Craftsman design features an understated elegance in design, and although the plans may not as often boast the massive square footages of other Architectural styles, the style makes up for this lack of size with an attention to detail, livability, and wood finished quality for their craftsman house plans.

One of the primary features of most Craftsman house plans is the prominent, pillared front porch. Additionally, the design style will typically include a battened door with wrought-iron strap hinges paired with the wide, inviting porch unique. The Craftsman style home's front porch typically spans the width of the front exterior facade supported by heavy square or round columns contrasting the bold exterior stone chimneys.

Another design feature of most Craftsman house plans is an open floorplan with few hallways but a large number of windows to let in light. Additionally, stained or leaded glass windows may be included while beamed ceilings, dark wood wainscoting moldings, built-in cabinets, shelves and seating serve to create a cozy welcoming retreat for family activities and casual entertaining for new house plan.

Finally, Craftsman style house plans usually feature wood, stone or stucco siding, a low pitched roof, and wide eaves with exposed wood rafters. The Craftsman design style is similar in features to Bungalow, Prairie, and Pueblo style, and is a great option for family's looking for a new country style house plan.

A country home plan creates a livable and "homey" place to live, and with the unassuming statures and country casual porch frontages, encourage the enjoyment of the space. With a country-style plan, you can build a home that feels like a home.

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Mark Mathis runs the popular House Plan Gallery Craftsman house plans design firm specializing in the development of unique small house plans with flexible floor plan layouts and all the most-popular home design features. 

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» left by Marijo Phelps
 2 years 148 days ago.
143 fans.
I lived in one (rented) for about 5 years and it was fun but short on real closet space - cluw foot tub in bath room though. Marijo
» left by John Jenkins 2 years 148 days ago.
26 fans.
Good for you Marijo!!!
» left by Linda DeWitt
 2 years 139 days ago.
Craftsman style homes are big in Oregon. Porches are great for rainy weather.
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