Craftsman

Tiled with Personality
Handmade architectural tile has unmistakable characteristics that can't be captured by manufactured tile.
Preservation and Renewal for a Classic
The architecture and period details are intact in this 1912 house gently reconfigured for family living today.
Breathing New Life into Original Windows
Allied Window and Beacon Hill Restoration work together to successfully tackle the toughest restoration projects.
Period Kitchen for an Arts & Crafts House
Suzie Van Cleave designs an interpretive kitchen for a 1913 bungalowin Milwaukee.
Historic Preservation Month 2025
Join us as we celebrate our country’s diverse and unique heritage during Historic Preservation Month.
A Greene & Greene House Restored
An early, more modest commission is brought back from neglect.
Bungalow-Era Comebacks
Arts & Crafts motifs 1900–1930 — tiled fireplaces, built-ins, colonnades, nooks, tapered piers — are back in style.
Design Lessons Through Photos
Favorite images teach about color, holistic design, period context, small baths, style inspirations, and honoring the past.
Replace Rotten Boards in a Roof Overhang
Readers and an expert consider the source of the problem and how to fix it without completely reroofing.
1912 Craftsman Renovation
The renovation team figured out how to maintain historical details while updating this home to meet current needs.

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