I am buying this lovely five bedroom home built in 1924. I believe it is a craftsman style, as in the 1920's bungalow rage, but it is huge for a bungalow. It has an attached solarium and was built by E. D. Smith, the founder of and lumber barron in the town in which the home is situated. Any identification help you could give would be appreciated as I plan to begin restoration very soon. Also, I would love some time period exterior paint color ideas. I was looking at 1920's exterior color pallets for craftsman but if that's not what I have I need to it paint to type.
Thank you so much.
Donna Sink
Jun 24, 17 1:17 pm
I'd call that a Cape Cod.
Please be forewarned that this site is not a good place for people seeking free design advice. I suggest you hit Houzz - super helpful website for people looking for answers like this.
Good luck!
geezertect
Jun 24, 17 8:28 pm
Like the student council president accidentally sitting at the hoods' table in the cafeteria
citizen
Jun 24, 17 1:23 pm
I'd call that a Dutch Colonial. And, yes, it is lovely... though I'd fix that landscaping.
Donna Sink
Jun 24, 17 3:04 pm
I think you're closer to correct than I am, citizen. A sort of quiet Dutch Colonial.
citizen
Jun 24, 17 3:17 pm
Yes, but whichever, definitely not Craftsman...
citizen
Jun 25, 17 6:26 pm
And, as noted elsewhere, I should add "Revival." The Dutch weren't still colonizing in 1924...
Miles Jaffe
Jun 24, 17 1:51 pm
I'd fix the gutter before worrying about the mulchscaping.
citizen
Jun 24, 17 3:07 pm
And if you need an addition, I know a guy...
Volunteer
Jun 24, 17 3:30 pm
The windows are classic Craftsman but the rest of it, except for the absence of the gambrel roof, seems Dutch Colonial or Dutch Colonial Revival. Speaking of roofs it would seem that you need extensive soffit repair along with the gutters and most likely an entirely new roof. What did your home inspector say?
craftswoman
Jun 25, 17 12:03 am
Thank you so much. And yes, the roof and gutters will be replaced. Thanks again
randomised
Jun 25, 17 1:40 am
And about exterior paint colours, have you considered vantablack?
Volunteer
Jun 25, 17 7:01 am
Craftswoman,
The interior photos indicate pure Craftsman. The lower interior photo with the doors off of the entryway matching the front door and sidelights perfectly and the upper interior photo of the dark wood surrounding the dark wood doors and the style of the bannister seem classic Craftsman. Good luck and I am sure you will remove the green storm door as soon as possible, even if you don't replace it right away. Good luck!
Donna Sink
Jun 25, 17 12:22 pm
I disagree, Volunteer. The arched fanlight over the entry door isn't Craftsman is it? It's Colonial. The muntin pattern is what I think Pella calls "Prairie Style" but they're likely not original. And the proportions of the space are Colonial, not Craftsman - it would be wider and lower as the latter.
Wilma Buttfit
Jun 25, 17 12:44 pm
I agree with Dutch Colonial. Have you looked at Pinterest? Lots of design ideas there.
For picking colors, I always start with considering the light in your neck of the woods. Also consider the neighborhood palette if there is one worth considering. A local architect can help better than the forum if you want a real professional opinion.
Wilma Buttfit
Jun 25, 17 12:49 pm
Dutch Colonials are usually white... makes the woodwork/trim stand out more.
Volunteer
Jun 25, 17 2:38 pm
The projecting eaves are part of what makes it a Dutch Colonial
Donna, the entryway is up for discussion but the second floor photo is right out of the Craftsman book.
citizen
Jun 25, 17 4:20 pm
A majority of houses are mongrels and hybrids of this and that style. Purity is fairly rare.
Fortunately, most designs from a hundred years ago were much more expertly composed-- even if of disparate elements-- than the horrid heaps we see being hatched more recently.
randomised
Jun 26, 17 11:17 am
Funny how that is apparently Dutch Colonial style (not a big fan or expert on those kind of styles), but here in the original Dutchland across the Atlantic none of the houses (ever) look(ed) like that.
Wilma Buttfit
Jun 26, 17 12:22 pm
We should figure out who to sue for that.
randomised
Jun 27, 17 1:47 am
Yes, the Dutch always know where to sniff out a deal...traded New Amsterdam/New York for Suriname, the whole world could be speaking Dutch right now :'( And the patriotic tan of your president would look great on Kings Day or during our football matches.
Hello,
I am buying this lovely five bedroom home built in 1924. I believe it is a craftsman style, as in the 1920's bungalow rage, but it is huge for a bungalow. It has an attached solarium and was built by E. D. Smith, the founder of and lumber barron in the town in which the home is situated. Any identification help you could give would be appreciated as I plan to begin restoration very soon. Also, I would love some time period exterior paint color ideas. I was looking at 1920's exterior color pallets for craftsman but if that's not what I have I need to it paint to type.
Thank you so much.
I'd call that a Cape Cod.
Please be forewarned that this site is not a good place for people seeking free design advice. I suggest you hit Houzz - super helpful website for people looking for answers like this.
Good luck!
Like the student council president accidentally sitting at the hoods' table in the cafeteria
I'd call that a Dutch Colonial. And, yes, it is lovely... though I'd fix that landscaping.
I think you're closer to correct than I am, citizen. A sort of quiet Dutch Colonial.
Yes, but whichever, definitely not Craftsman...
And, as noted elsewhere, I should add "Revival." The Dutch weren't still colonizing in 1924...
I'd fix the gutter before worrying about the mulchscaping.
And if you need an addition, I know a guy...
The windows are classic Craftsman but the rest of it, except for the absence of the gambrel roof, seems Dutch Colonial or Dutch Colonial Revival. Speaking of roofs it would seem that you need extensive soffit repair along with the gutters and most likely an entirely new roof. What did your home inspector say?
Thank you so much. And yes, the roof and gutters will be replaced. Thanks again
And about exterior paint colours, have you considered vantablack?
Craftswoman,
The interior photos indicate pure Craftsman. The lower interior photo with the doors off of the entryway matching the front door and sidelights perfectly and the upper interior photo of the dark wood surrounding the dark wood doors and the style of the bannister seem classic Craftsman. Good luck and I am sure you will remove the green storm door as soon as possible, even if you don't replace it right away. Good luck!
I disagree, Volunteer. The arched fanlight over the entry door isn't Craftsman is it? It's Colonial. The muntin pattern is what I think Pella calls "Prairie Style" but they're likely not original. And the proportions of the space are Colonial, not Craftsman - it would be wider and lower as the latter.
I agree with Dutch Colonial. Have you looked at Pinterest? Lots of design ideas there.
For picking colors, I always start with considering the light in your neck of the woods. Also consider the neighborhood palette if there is one worth considering. A local architect can help better than the forum if you want a real professional opinion.
Dutch Colonials are usually white... makes the woodwork/trim stand out more.
The projecting eaves are part of what makes it a Dutch Colonial
Donna, the entryway is up for discussion but the second floor photo is right out of the Craftsman book.
A majority of houses are mongrels and hybrids of this and that style. Purity is fairly rare.
Fortunately, most designs from a hundred years ago were much more expertly composed-- even if of disparate elements-- than the horrid heaps we see being hatched more recently.
Funny how that is apparently Dutch Colonial style (not a big fan or expert on those kind of styles), but here in the original Dutchland across the Atlantic none of the houses (ever) look(ed) like that.
We should figure out who to sue for that.
Yes, the Dutch always know where to sniff out a deal...traded New Amsterdam/New York for Suriname, the whole world could be speaking Dutch right now :'( And the patriotic tan of your president would look great on Kings Day or during our football matches.
Paint it apricot colored.