At the end of the nineteenth century, there was a turn away from the highly decorative styles of the late Victorian period. Machine-made and mass-produced ornamentation drew particular criticism, and a return to a simpler, hand-crafted aesthetic developed. The classic Craftsman style bungalow epitomizes the style.
The low-slung Craftsman bungalow form came into wide use after 1900 and was enormously popular. Loosely based on, and named for, a type of dwelling in India, they were built in a wide range of materials, with discernible regional preferences.
Many examples of the Craftsman style can be found in Chapter 2 of Restoring Your Historic House, The Comprehensive Guide for Homeowners. Understanding the style of a house will help you identify which features are character-defining so you can prioritize their preservation.
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