Craftsman house before makeover.
This Craftsman makeover corrected what was remuddled during the 1950’s – 60’s. The previous renovation resulted in the loss of the homes character defining features.
The siding and windows used were popular during that period and designed for architecture of that period – NOT Craftsman style of the 1920’s.
The homeowner prior to the current owner had gathered the stone and constructed the stonework himself some years back. For this sentimental reason only, the owner chose to keep the stone and use complementary colors allowing it to blend in with the house.
This Craftsman makeover was based on the building structure choosing windows and elements in the Craftsman style. The modernist windows were removed and replaced with new true divided light wood windows. These windows are a style that would have been suggested at the time of construction. The windows are 3 over one double hung.
These windows and a new Craftsman style entrance are the main character defining features that were lost over the years and must be replaced with this Craftsman makeover.
New wood shingles replaced the vertical siding, new doors, fixtures and landscaping. See proposed makeovers as shown below for this lake-side home in Wisconsin.
Vertical wood siding, 1950’s-60’s ranch house bay window.
After craftsman makeover. Wood shingles, period windows, and landscaping make this home into a cozy cottage like it was originally meant to be.
Aside from all the other issues, just because these windows were once popular they should never have been installed on this house.
Craftsman windows and entrance fit like a glove.
Not the best location for a driveway but landscaping softens the house and makes it welcoming.
Compare the difference side by side.
At some point, my 1926 craftsman bungalows had exposed roof rafters. Someone boxed them in. Should I go through the expense of re-exposing them not knowing if the rafters have damage?
Yes definitely. If damaged they can be replaced. https://www.timberbuild.com/Rafter-Tails/
This will make a huge improvement.