Last week we began a monthlong series to
help you discover the style of your home. Many homes were built true to the
popular style of their day and some were built with a blend of styles or even no
style. Understanding some of the popular styles of the 20th century will help
you approach your remodeling project — either by helping you remain true to the
style your home was designed with or by helping you decide which style to
emphasize when you renovate.
The Craftsman bungalow is found in older Salt Lake neighborhoods.
It has a dominating roof and is low to the ground.
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Craftsman bungalow is an easy-to-spot style in the older neighborhoods of Salt
Lake City. Popular from 1905 to 1930, the appeal today is the same as it was a
hundred years ago — these homes are solid, functional, and represent a sense of
security.
You'll recognize these homes by their dominating roofs and single story
appearance. If there is a second story, it is subtly tucked into the roof line.
The Craftsman bungalow is low to the ground and centered. They were designed
with lots of windows for light and ventilation. You can't miss the pronounced
front porch, often with tapered square columns resting on massive piers. You'll
also sometimes see exposed roof rafters and open eaves. Common exterior
materials include brick, stone, shingles, and stucco.
Inside the Craftsman bungalow you'll find a family oriented living space with
a craftsman's attention to detail. Interior rooms are arranged to encourage
family togetherness. The public spaces are more open to each other than in other
styles, similar to the kitchen/great room style popular in modern homes.
Craftsman bungalows may also include intimate built-in seating areas known as
inglenooks.
You'll see the attention to craftsmanship in crown moldings, baseboards,
wainscoting, and wood floors. Typical interior features include a tiled hearth
with a brick fireplace, built-in bookshelves, and beamed ceilings. Detailing is
largely reserved for the entry, living room, and dining room — where guests will
gather.
The Craftsman bungalow style grew out of the English Arts and Crafts movement
of the early 20th century. The movement valued simplicity, handiwork and natural
materials. It originated in Southern California, but spread to all areas of the
country through pattern books and magazines. Greene and Greene, architects in
Pasadena, Calif., in the early 1900s, are best known for designing exceptional
examples of this style.
When renovating, even adding a second story, stay true to the style.
See
this project.
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Craftsman bungalows were well designed and well built and therefore tend to have
faithful owners who love their beautiful, functional homes. That means they do
not change hands often, so they may need updating when a new owner moves in. If
you are lucky enough to have a bungalow or are looking at purchasing one, plan
your renovations carefully so you maintain its innate interior functionality and
preserve its exterior sense of being centered, solid, and enduring.
Architects
Ann Robinson, AIA, and Annie Vernon, AIA, welcome your design
questions at Ask@RenovationDesignGroup.com.
Robinson and Vernon are founding principals of Renovation
Design Group, a local architectural firm specializing in residential
remodeling design.
To register for "Designing a Remodel with Character &
Class," call 533-5331 or click
here for details.
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