# Craftsman Makeover

- Link: https://www.oldhouseguy.com/craftsman-makeover/
- Published: 2014-05-02T15:52:55-04:00
- Author: Ken Roginski

[⌊craftsman house before makeover⌉⌊craftsman house before makeover⌉[

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 ](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/American_Craftsman)
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.

[⌊before craftsman makeover bungalow⌉⌊before craftsman makeover bungalow⌉[

Vertical wood siding, 1950’s-60’s ranch house bay window.

[⌊craftsman makeover rear side with landscape⌉⌊craftsman makeover rear side with
landscape⌉[

After craftsman makeover. Wood shingles, period windows, and landscaping make this
home into a cozy cottage like it was originally meant to be.

[⌊craftsman house ⌉⌊craftsman house ⌉[

Aside from all the other issues, just because these windows were once popular they
should never have been installed on this house.

[⌊craftsman renovation with craftsman windows⌉⌊craftsman renovation with craftsman
windows⌉[

Craftsman windows and entrance fit like a glove.

[⌊craftsman makeover with landscape⌉⌊craftsman makeover with landscape⌉[

Not the best location for a driveway but landscaping softens the house and makes
it welcoming.

[⌊craftsman makeover before and after⌉⌊craftsman makeover before and after⌉[

Compare the difference side by side.