Craftsman Home Plans

Craftsman house plans use simple forms and natural materials such as wood and stone. Most popular in America in the early decades of the 20th century, Craftsman style homes sprang up by the thousands, and included many Craftsman bungalows. The Craftsman house features a low-pitched, gabled roof (often hipped) with a wide overhang and exposed roof rafters, and a strong garden connection. Craftsman style porches are either full or partial width, with tapered columns or pedestals that extend to the ground level. The appeal of the Craftsman home design can be found in its rustic appearance, which embraces the hands-on craftsmanship of the turn-of-the-Century Arts and Crafts movement. The Craftsman house plans in this collection stay true to these ideals, offering variations of the Craftsman style home from simple one-story home plans to elaborate two-story estate floor plans. See Craftsman Bungalows, and Bungalow House Plans for more variations.