Arts & Crafts Homes Spring 2015

Is A&C the new Colonial?

Kitchen Correction

Without overwhelming the original house, an addition that went up and back provided much-needed family space—and a more authentic look, even in the kitchen.

Kitchens & Bathrooms

A Facelift for Old Fixtures

by Gordon Bock

Ever wonder as you move your palm over a favorite pedestal sink—noting a new chip—if there’s a fix: a kind of Botox for bathtubs? Here’s a quick course on your refinishing options.

Craftsman

True Craftsman

by Brian D. Coleman

The Gilliland House in Portland, Oregon, was built according to plans published in Gustav Stickley’s magazine in 1907. It’s been restored by owners who took cues from the original article.

The Guild

The Guild: Naomi Neilson Howard

by Mary Ellen Polson

A young woman enthralled with traditional Mexican artisanry becomes a conduit for extraordinary work.

Floors, Walls and Ceilings

Nooks & Crannies in the Arts & Crafts Home

by Mary Ellen Polson

Space-efficient bungalows and other modern homes of the period are stuffed with built-ins, nooks, and corners that lend useful space for seating, storage—even sleeping.

Revival Today

Montana Ease

by Patricia Poore

Built on a rare vacant lot in downtown Bozeman, this infill dwelling marries modern living and the neighborhood aesthetic. 

Collectibles & Accessories

Motifs of the Revival: Wading Birds

by Patricia Poore

Heron, Crane and Egret.

Garden

Exotic Color

by Brian D. Coleman

A desert garden blooms around a 1926 Spanish bungalow.

Travel

Rocky Mountain Highlights

by Arts and Crafts Homes

It’s worth seeking out vestiges of the Arts & Crafts movement in glorious Colorado’s foothills and beyond.

Heating & Cooling

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Arts & Crafts Homes Spring 2015