Craftsman / Arts & Crafts

Updated Mar 25, 2026

Handcrafted details, natural materials, low-pitched roofs, exposed rafters, covered porches.

Arts & Crafts movement rejecting mass production. Tapered columns, multi-pane windows, built-in cabinetry, natural materials throughout. Variants: Bungalow, Foursquare, Prairie-influenced. Famous: Gamble House. $250-$450/sf.

TAGS

craftsman bungalow arts-and-crafts

DETAILS

era

1900-1930s

cost per sf

$250-$450

SOURCES

🔗https://savingplaces.org/stories/arts-crafts-architecture

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