Craftsman Cottage.

One of the primary features of the bungalow was its open floor plan, which made the rooms seem large because they weren't closed off from adjacent rooms.

Airplane bungalows were a popular bungalow subtype. This plan is designed for the discriminating homeowner who likes to entertain. We think it would be ideal as a second home in the mountains.

Brick homes have a unique charm all their own. Clay brick can be more than just the dark red running bond most of us are familiar with. Clinker brick and skintelling both offer up additional interest as well as a variety of brick patterns that provide insight into the mason's art.

This living room was illustrated in a Ladies Home Journal during the period of Armstrong's association with Frank Alvah Parsons or more likely his atelier, the students of which may have produced these pieces. Notice the portière draperies between the dining and living rooms that would have kept the heat from the fireplace in the living room where shivering humans could enjoy it. It's easy to imagine this as the living room of the 1922 Lewis Piping Rock house plan.

Interior Views of the House of Harry Rubens, Esq. , Glencoe, IL, 1907, George W. Maher

Antique stained glass

These are hands down the best craftsman style fireplace mantels on the web. I challenge anyone to find one that should be included in this list. Let me know if you've found something better than what I have here by leaving a comment and if it's as good as you

Brick homes have a unique charm all their own. Clay brick can be more than just the dark red running bond most of us are familiar with. Clinker brick and skintelling both offer up additional interest as well as a variety of brick patterns that provide insight into the mason's art.

Sharon believes these curtains were used for doorways and were called portières. She's collected quite a number of examples from all the issues of "The Craftsman" magazine she scanned for photos. Craftsman Magazine, Aug 1903 Craftsman Magazine, Aug 1903 Craftsman Magazine, Aug 1903 Craftsman Magazine, Aug 1903 Craftsman Magazine, Aug 1903 Craftsman Magazine, Aug 1903 Craftsman Magazine, Aug 1903 Craftsman Magazine, Aug 1903 Craftsman Magazine, Nov 1903 Craftsman Magazine, Nov 1903 Craftsman…

Theodore Ellison | Weeping Cherry | Leaded Glass Window

Jens Pedersen, Architect

Dogwood leaded glass lay light detail by Theodore Ellison Designs

Storybook houses were one of the many creative expressions in residential architecture during the 1920s and possibley one of the most endearing.

Small homes and bungalow house plans were marketed in mail order catalogs and magazines since 1908. See historic house plans and advertisements.