“A little love nest beside a stream, where red,
Red roses grow, our bungalow of dreams.
Far from the city somehow it seems
We’re pretty in our bungalow of dreams. ”
Thus, the refrain of “Our Bungalow of Dreams”, a song was written in 1927, the widespread preference for a style of 20th century, America was swept reflected born. Today these distinctive Arts and Crafts homes still grace the towns from California to Cape Cod, while preserving the elegance and grace of an aesthetic, social and industrial movement.
The story began in England and was largely by William Morris, the themes of home decorating author presented a striking contrast with the almost pretty houses and gilded Victorian. He and others wanted a return to simplicity and organic design, combined with the natural environment. The decorative arts is an integral part of a new architecture, which feed both developed rapidly over the Atlantic and was adapted by American manufacturers and designers.
Birth of a Movement
The appeal of Arts and Crafts house, with its open interior design, low profile and the simplicity of the line was much more than style. It was a reflection of societal changes caused by the industrial revolution. In England, Morris and his companions complained about the effects of mass production and the loss of the personal relationship at work. They demanded a return to the transformation of the past, when people have invested in quality – not quantity – of their work. Home furnishings Morris has fully expressed this ideal and used models of nature, natural colors and wallpaper made of wood block prints.
Simultaneously, the Industrial Revolution was gradually transformed the lives of the family in England and America. People moved to cities to work in factories and their families to earn a living – a growing number of people may house. Their houses were simple – No need for servant quarters and the main aisles. Outside would be simple and easy to maintain. Sculptures Gingerbread were replaced by stone, brick and wood to distinguish different versions of Craftsman homes in America.
America’s Master Craft and marketing specialists
The nation has given birth to many architects whose work exemplifies the Movement – Greene and Greene, Frank Lloyd Wright and Julia Morgan among others. Wisconsin sacrificed Gustav Stickley, whose wood furniture, and fully embraced and expressed Arts and Crafts principles. He also published the first of many magazines and catalogs, which helped popularize craftsman homes and decor.
Although the work of architects and designers such famous attention in the 1900s – and still do today, was a popular medium that made the House of Crafts, the beloved bungalow, an American dream every day. Sears Roebuck and Company, Montgomery Ward and other national retailers began selling Craftsman home plans in catalogs, with materials, designs and do-it-yourself kit homes. Sears Roebuck and even had language in their homes Delete Kits. Michigan alone, three major companies selling Bungalow and craftsman kits across America. The cost of these kits varies from just over $ 1,000 to over $ 2500.
This mass marketing results in further changes in American cities. Roads were built, trams and cars that people with a growing number of jobs and housing demand has increased. Building materials were relatively cheap, and the American dream of homeownership prospered.
American Craftsman Style
Arts and Crafts homes come in a variety of styles. The bungalow was one of the most popular and is always appreciated. It is typical for a story, a brick or stone fireplace, a small porch supported by simple wooden or brick pillars and a sloping roof. Some bungalows have a small half-seated history of art from the traditional. Within this broad category are several models, the use of gables and rafters Extended Play.
The house has a great craftsman style bungalows. Both design features the history of the fine detail work around windows and the night before. The roof trusses are exposed and cut them into simple but elegant grounds geometric. The artisans at home was generally larger than the modest bungalow, with additional bedrooms upstairs and larger common room. Columned porticos feature can span the width of the house.
Another popular style in the genre with the Craftsman Foursquare or Box House, which was often built on narrow parts of cities. Both stories of the Foursquare were separated by a simple piece of cardboard base and a veranda with the entire front of the house. As used in the model of other professions, tile, stone and wood in simple lines embellished the Box House, which was one of the most popular and Sears Roebuck home kit 1900-1920. Several of the Foursquare homes have a two-down apartments of modern American cities.
So popular is the Craftsman home, there was a resurgence of new buildings of this style in the late 20th century. The organic feeling of family homes are built for those who work in the 21st century. And as proof of the fundamental principle of the movement of William Morris, artisan houses continue to be expressed 100 years ago and built strong. With care, attention to detail and dedication to the craft is built with elegance, they stand the test of time.
