Craftsman home exterior

This 3-bed Craftsman house plan has a beautiful entry with timbers set on stone pedestals. A shed dormer with steep gables and multiple materials and the mixed material exterior give it great curb appeal. The first floor is fresh and modern with its large family dining area located in the rear to accommodate all dining requirements. The family room has a vaulted ceiling (16') and sliding doors on the back open to the vaulted (12') covered porch which opens to the vaulted (16') screened…

This 2-story Craftsman home design features a mixed-material exterior of siding, stone board-and-batten. Decorative elements include a metal accent roof and wooden gable brackets. A 23'8" by 6' front porch welcomes you home. The oversized great room with a 18'1" vaulted ceiling has a fireplace and double doors that open to a skylight-topped porch 235 square foot, 10' deep porch. An island and wet bar service the gourmet kitchen and a walk-in pantry is only steps away. The master suite has a…

After a 1960s remodeling that succeeded in changing its very style, the Craftsman house in Portland, Oregon, was virtually unrecognizable. Then the right family came along.

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I'll be honest, I've never considered buying a single story home. Not once! They've never appealed to me. That is, until I had two kids. Making my way up and down the stairs with both boys, keeping Miles from going up and down the stairs when he isn't supposed to, and bringing laundry up and down t

This classic Craftsman cottage is not only beautiful to look at but it is functional and cost efficient as well. A simple roofline and rectangular foundation shape keeps costs down so you can put the savings into things like energy-efficient appliances and extra insulation. The smaller but well functioning living space means less energy is needed over the life of the home. An open floor plan and flex space that can be used differently by each homeowner are added bonuses. From the kitchen…

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