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Craftsman exterior ideas, on your own house.
Shingles, tapered porch columns, a stone base and earthy colors. Craftsman exteriors feel handmade and warm.
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The look
What makes a Craftsman exterior
Craftsman exteriors use shingle or lap siding in earthy colors like sage, olive, tan or deep red, trim in cream or a contrasting color, tapered porch columns on stone or brick bases, and a substantial front door, often stained wood with glass panels.
It suits bungalows and houses with a front porch. On other houses the color scheme, a new front door and stone details can bring some of the character.
Handcrafted warmth. Colors: sage, cream, stained wood. Materials: shingles, tapered columns, stone base.
- Shingle or lap siding in sage, olive, tan or brown
- Contrasting trim in cream or a deeper tone
- Tapered columns on stone or brick piers
- A stained wood front door with glass panels
- Exposed rafter tails and brackets under the eaves
Try it
Three ideas to try on your own photo
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- Craftsman exterior with sage shingle siding, cream trim, tapered porch columns on stone bases and a stained wood door. Keep the rooflines.See it on mine
- Paint the house in craftsman colors: olive body, cream trim and a deep red front door.See it on mine
- Add a stone base to the porch columns and craftsman-style lights.See it on mine
Before you build
Worth knowing first
- Craftsman schemes often use three colors: body, trim and an accent for the door and sash.
- Stone veneer needs proper flashing and drainage behind it; it is not just a cladding swap.
- Look at original houses on your street for colors that suit the neighbourhood.
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How much changes
From a refresh to a rethink
- Refresh
- Paint, front door, lighting, house numbers and planters.
- Remodel
- Siding, trim, garage door, porch and front landscaping.
- Reimagine
- A new exterior look. Rooflines, windows and the footprint stay.
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