ARTS & CRAFTS

Defined by… • Mixed roof pitches and low eaves • Strong, heavy chimneys • Asymmetry • Leaded casement windows, sometimes arranged as bays or in dormers; stained glass was also popular • Ornamentation that shows off craftsmanship, such as handcrafted

How to Get it Right

Regional materials and vernacular styles should inform your choice of roof covering, wall cladding and construction type. Timber frame naturally lends itself to the style, but brick can also be used for an authentic look. The style lends itself well to being scaled up or down according to your space requirements, but try to make the home look as if it has ‘grown’ organically with split levels. Break up the roofline into several pitched sections and gables facing both front, back and side to aid this. Also remember to balance horizontal and vertical elements for an overall sense of proportion. Include Arts & Crafts architectural elements such as bay windows, dormers and ornate chimneys, and have a catslide roof on at least one elevation. Another popular feature is a jettied first floor. If your structure does not allow for a full overhang, a bow or oriel window will do.