I’ll bet more of you are going for walks now that the weather is warming up. Do you like to walk around pretty neighborhoods while admiring the daffodils and tulips? I know I do. One of my favorite housing styles I like to see on my walks is the charming craftsman style that originated right here in the U.S.
Classic bungalows have such great curb appeal and are considered an offshoot of the British Arts and Crafts style. Arts and crafts came into style after the extravagance of ornate Victorian homes.
Craftsman style grew in popularity in large part to their wide offering in catalogs. My first home was a Sears Kit catalog home. You might live in one yourself!
A pair of second-story bay windows creates a lot of curb appeal on this dark blue beauty of a home.
You’ll often find square or thick columns on the front a an arts and crafts style home. This one has pretty landscaping and an amazing picture window.
This is the type of street I like to walk down – except with more trees. There’s so much to look at and enjoy!
Here’s some houses that I’ve seen on my walks in various areas. This pretty blue home with a lime-green front door is in Crystal Lake, Illinois.
I love this craftsman home that I spied in Cambridge, Wisconsin when we took our yurt vacation.
And how about this white charmer in the historic district of Aurora, Illinois? So many great houses to see in this university neighborhood.
This charming bungalow in Riverside is a bit more feminine looking but still has the classic low-slung roof and dormer windows.
A small gray bungalow in St. Charles, Illinois increases its curb appeal with a white picket fence and cottage flowers.
Red Adirondack chairs flank a mission style front door on a craftsman porch. Such an inviting welcome to a charming home.
Are you a fan of craftsman style homes? We have quite a few in our area and they’re always a joy to see.
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Yes, I love 💗 the craftsman style.
Craftsman homes are so wonderfully detailed. My grandmother worked for Sears many years ago. Anything they made was excellent she’d say.
I would remove the trees in front of the cute white in Auroro Illinois and plant some pretty flowers,boxwoods or even azaleas. Love the blue with the green door in Crystal Lake. Eye candy for sure.
Yes, I love craftsman style houses. These are all so adorable!
I’m new to your blog and love it! I grew up in Aurora ( graduated from West High) so am very familiar with a lot of the homes you have featured. A lot has changed since I moved away….mostly those Victorian beauties on your recent walking tour. They experienced a renaissance as they were pretty run down years ago. My cousin still lives in Crystal Lake and they have some of the cutest Craftsman Bungalows ever.
Yes I love the craftsman style, they all seem to have a little something different about each one. Thanks I enjoyed the tour of this lovely old style.
I love the craftsman style especially the ones with the front porch. On the DIY channel I watch Restored with Brett and he does mostly restoring craftsman style homes in California. I like how he goes in depth right down to the type of tile that surrounds the fireplaces etc. The wood work on these homes is so spectacular.