Arts & Crafts Homes Spring 2015
Motifs of the Revival: Wading Birds
Herons, storks, and other wading birds are a design theme that has appeared in Arts & Crafts furniture and accessories for over a century.
Windows Common to the Arts & Crafts Era
“Standard” Arts & Crafts windows are versatile and still beautifully modern.
Arts & Crafts Kitchen Addition
Without overwhelming the original house, an addition that went up and back provided much-needed family space—including a period-style kitchen with a nod to the Arts & Crafts era.
A Facelift for Old Fixtures
Ever wonder as you move your palm over a favorite Edwardian-era pedestal sink—feeling the glaze gone sandpapery over the decades, noting a new chip—if there’s a fix: a kind of Botox for bathtubs? Here’s a quick course on your refinishing options.
A True Craftsman
This 1910 house in Portland, Oregon was built according to plans published in Gustav Stickley’s magazine. Recent owners fixed it up true to the original intention.
Nooks & Crannies in the Arts & Crafts Home
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.
Bungalow with Montana Ease Ease
Built on a rare vacant lot in downtown Bozeman, Montana, this infill dwelling marries modern Arts & Crafts living and the neighborhood aesthetic.
Rocky Mountain Highlights
It’s worth seeking out vestiges of the Arts & Crafts movement in glorious Colorado’s foothills and beyond.