Historic Homes

Frank Lloyd Wright’s Prairie Style Home - What it is and How to Get the Look
Frank Lloyd Wright’s Prairie Style Home - What it is and How to Get the Look
Born and raised in the Midwest, it doesn’t get much more all-American than this! Robie House, photo by David Arpi on Flickr Recognizable by a combination of flat roof lines,... Read more...
The Craftsmans of America: Chicago
The Craftsmans of America: Chicago
With a personality rooted in quality design and craftsmanship, simplicity and timelessness it’s no wonder we are obsessed with the Craftsman home. In this series, we explore a number of... Read more...
The Craftsmans of America: Pasadena
The Craftsmans of America: Pasadena
With a personality rooted in high quality design and craftsmanship, simplicity and timelessness, it’s no wonder we are obsessed with the Craftsman home. In this series, we explore a number... Read more...
What Makes a Colonial Revival?
What Makes a Colonial Revival?
Built with a mixture of styles and designed to be uniquely American, this comeback kid is the most well known and widespread of residential architecture trends. Colonial Revivals are loved... Read more...
What Makes a Tudor Revival? History, Color and Furniture Choices
What Makes a Tudor Revival? History, Color and Furniture Choices
Learn about the history of these cozy historic Tudor homes, color schemes to choose, and best ways to style and furnish yours. Remember that these homes were originally built in... Read more...
What Makes a Craftsman Bungalow? History, Color and Furniture Choices
What Makes a Craftsman Bungalow? History, Color and Furniture Choices
Learn the history of the Craftsman bungalow, color schemes to choose, and best ways to decorate your beloved bungalow. Read more...
What Makes a Victorian? History, Color and Furniture Choices
What Makes a Victorian? History, Color and Furniture Choices
Learn about the types of Victorian homes, color schemes to choose, and best ways to decorate your Victorian treasure. Read more...
What Makes an American Foursquare? History, Color and Furniture Choices
What Makes an American Foursquare? History, Color and Furniture Choices
What is an American Foursquare? How to paint, decorate, style and furnish your historic home. Read more...
How to Decorate your Modern Bungalow
How to Decorate your Modern Bungalow
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What Makes a Bungalow?
What Makes a Bungalow?
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The Ultimate Guide to Craftsman Color Palettes
The Ultimate Guide to Craftsman Color Palettes
The ultimate guide to craftsman colors. How to choose them, how to use them, where, when, and why. We talk about all aspects of choosing the right colors, exterior and... Read more...
Famous Craftsman Homes: The Robie House
Famous Craftsman Homes: The Robie House
The first in our famous craftsman home series: Frank Lloyd Wright's Robie House is the archetype for Prairie style architecture and the beginning of the craftsman home movement. Incorporating all... Read more...
Architectural Hallmarks of Craftsman Style Homes
Architectural Hallmarks of Craftsman Style Homes
An overview and description of the architectural features that make a home a craftsman style home. Expanding on our post about replicating craftsman architecture, we discuss the prominent features found... Read more...