snohomish county homes: History of Snohomish County Homes II: The Craftsman Bungalow - 04/05/11 03:12 AM
Last week we dabbled in curlicues, asymmetrical porches, and textured shingles. In short, we traveled back in time to the Victorian era of homes in our study of the evolution of style.
This week we’ve shuffled a little bit further into the 1900s and are looking into the back-story of The Craftsman Bungalow, a style of home characterized by low pitched roof lines, exposed rafters under the eaves, thick square columns, double hung windows, and hand-crafted stone/woodwork. Not a curlicue in sight. Or a bustle methinks.
Originating in the British Arts and Crafts Movement, this type of housing style emphasized simple … (0 comments)