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Craftsman renovation ideas that keep character
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Craftsman homes trace their
roots to the late 19th century. An
architectural style inspired by
the arts and crafts movement that
flourished in Europe and North
America for roughly 40 years between
1880 and 1920, the American
craftsman home has endured
into the 21st century thanks to
its beauty and the unique feel its
homes inspire.
Many craftsman homes were
built nearly a century ago, if not
even earlier. That means these
homes may be in need of some
renovations that make them
more functional in modern times
without sacrificing their historic
beauty.
• Siding: Craftsman homes are
instantly recognizable from the
street. Homeowners who want to
maintain that authentic craftsman
feel must carefully consider
their choice of material when replacing
the siding on their homes.
The siding manufacturer Allura
notes that fiber cement siding can
be a great option for homeowners
who want to replicate the original
design of craftsman homes built
with sported board-and-batten
siding. Fiber cement siding gives
the appearance of wood when
installed and does not fade quickly
or require significant maintenance.
• Exterior color: Homeowners
need not feel beholden to certain
colors when replacing siding or
repainting their homes’ exteriors.
Nautical color schemes featuring
navy blue exteriors with white accents
can highlight features that
are unique to craftsman homes,
but more understated colors and
tones can work just as well.
• Porches: An expansive, welcoming
front porch that makes
for the perfect place to relax and
read when the outdoors beckons
is a telltale feature of craftsman
homes. Furniture options abound
when homeowners are looking
to upgrade the living spaces just
outside the front door of their
craftsman homes. Adirondack
chairs can make a porch a relaxing
place to enjoy a morning
coffee or post-dinner digestif,
while wicker furniture can help
homeowners establish a relaxing
vibe for summer. A porch swing or
hammock can make that relaxing
vibe resonate even more.
• Real wood cabinets: Cabinets
are a popular avenue homeowners
look to when they want
to give their kitchens a new look
without breaking the bank. When
upgrading cabinets in a craftsman
home, the home renovation
experts at HGTV note that craftsman
style kitchen cabinets often
feature straight lines and minimal
ornamentation. Cabinets are
typically made from heavy woods
like quartersawn oak, hickory,
cherry, or maple. HGTV notes that
updating the cabinets in a craftsman
home often requires custom
cabinetmakers, so the project may
be more expensive than it would
be if replacing the cabinets in a
different style of home.
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