So you're looking for newlights for your Craftsman home? It's hard to believe, but Craftsman was once sold out of the then, venerable Sears catalog.
Craftsman style is still quite popular. We will look at the history and attributes of a Craftsman home. We will then guide you on how to light your craftsman home with some of our favorite lighting options.
History of Craftsman Homes
The philosophy behind the advent of the Craftsman home included going back to the basics of handmade wood working, a simpler style of life, harmony with nature, and a smaller scale.
They created lower ceilings and coziness. This was a reaction of the middle class and blue collar working people to have a more modest home. It was push back against the Victorian Era which had high ceilings and very ornate decorations only the wealthy could afford.
Characteristics of a Craftsman Home
Want to know if your home is indeed a Craftsman? Here are some Craftsman attributes.
- Low-pitched roof lines, or hipped roof
- Deeply overhanging eaves
- Exposed rafters or decorative brackets under eaves
- Front porch beneath extension of main roof
- Tapered, square columns supporting roof
- Frank Lloyd Wright design motifs
- Hand-crafted stone or woodwork
- Mixed materials throughout structure
- Shaker influence - flat panels and molding
- Mission style blocking and undivided wood panels
Now, that we covered the basics of Craftsman homes, let's look at how to light your craftsman home, starting from the exterior.
Outdoor Lighting
Hinkley Tucker Hanging Lantern - $279
Hinkley Cherry Creek Hanging Lantern - $479
Quoizel Stonington Light Post - $229
The fixtures above, and most outdoor fixtures have accompanying sconces, lanterns, and outdoor posts.
Chandeliers
Quoizel Asheville Chandelier - $314
Quoizel Samara Chandelier - $529
Quoizel Kyle Chandelier - $679
Chandeliers can be a little taller as most of the ceilings were 8 ft. or so. This size is more to human scale than the Victorian era that had 10 to 14 ft. high ceilings.
Pendants
Hinkley Tahoe Pendant - $145
Quoizel Inglenook Pendant - $167
Murray Feiss Lumiere Pendant - $347
As a general rule, you should place 1-3 pendants over a kitchen island, depending on the length of the island.
Final Thoughts
Today, we have returned to the philosophy of small is better for people who are building very small homes to conserve energy and money.
The Craftsman style has continued to increase popularity and is used widely. Here are just a few ideas for your Craftsman home, or if you want to have a Craftsman design inspired home. There are so many beautiful craftsmen options out there, its important to love your light fixtures and to make it your own.
Additional Resources
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