Craftsman style homes represent a crossroads of function, style, and incredible detail through various design elements. At Riverbend, we apply traditional timber frame techniques with our team of skilled designers and architects to create stunning custom craftsman homes.
Craftsman Timber Frame House Plans
Craftsman style architecture was born in the late 1800s as a response to the mass production made possible by the Industrial Revolution. To counter cheap, mass-produced goods, artisans created the Arts and Crafts movement which focused on craftsmanship and attention to detail. Custom timber framing is a perfect fit for this style, whether you choose a few custom trusses or a full decorative frame. Riverbend has a variety of Craftsman floor plans to help spark inspiration for your own timber home.
Bridgewater
Our Bridgewater design brings a different feel to a craftsman home with a traditional saltbox style that creates a beautiful fusion between the indoors and outdoors. The loft space forms a cozy private area tucked away from the home’s common areas, while the high-ceiling great room becomes the perfect spot for entertaining. Windows of varying sizes add visual and contemporary intrigue.
What Defines Craftsman Style?
Springing out of the Arts and Crafts movement, more than a century ago, the history of craftsman style can be attributed to two architects, brothers Charles and Henry Greene. Their original work centered on creating bungalows, which featured low pitched roofs and porches for taking advantage of the weather in warmer climates. The style quickly spread and has been adapted in many ways.
Today, craftsman homes have been modernized, but they still feature many elements from the original style in the 1800s. Common characteristics of craftsman style include:
- Lower pitched roofs
- Artistic timber framing with arches and angles
- Exposed rafters or floor joists under lower ceilings
- Covered porches featuring timber post and beam
- Claddings that mix natural tones with a splash of color
- Banded window features in areas like porches and staircases
Advantages of the Craftsman Style
Craftsman timber frame homes offer a variety of benefits to consider.
Showcase Your Timber Framing
Many people choose timber frame homes for their beauty, natural textures, and longevity. Craftsman style highlights timber framing throughout with exposed beams and bold porches, blending the building method seamlessly with the design style.
Combine With Other Designs
Craftsman homes work beautifully with many other styles, giving you the freedom to bring other design influences into your decor. Complement your craftsman home with industrial elements like metals and heavier furniture items, or lean into the sleek, cool look of mid-century design with simple shapes and unique angles. Craftsman style can also look stunning with more rustic elements like antique bronze fixtures and reclaimed wood.
Create a Timeless Home
Craftsman style has been around for over a century, speaking to just how timeless this design approach is. When you build a custom craftsman timber frame home, it can become a legacy that passes through the family. This versatile design can easily shift as you change your decor while still retaining its classic and cool look.
Highlight Nature
A notable design aspect of craftsman style homes is the use of large windows. This design feature adds visual appeal to your property and brings the outside in. If you love nature and your property is located somewhere with beautiful scenery, these large windows will help make the outdoors part of your overall design.