Craftsman Style Guide: How to Get the Look


Craftsman style kitchen featuring the 30" Mitzy Fireclay Reversible Farmhouse Sink with Fluted Front in White Craftsman style kitchen featuring the 30" Mitzy Fireclay Reversible Farmhouse Sink with Fluted Front in White

The Craftsman style came to popularity as a reaction to the over-the-top designs of the Victorian era. Instead of an elaborate, lavish aesthetic, the Craftsman style prioritizes quality and functionality. Furniture was designed to feature natural materials and simple, clean lines. These practical pieces are often more down to earth and built to last for generations.

craftsman home interior design featuring the 33" Northing Double Bowl Fireclay Farmhouse Sink with Fluted Apron in white

General Characteristics of Craftsman Style

Craftsman home interior design traditionally features rich, warm tones established by natural hardwood, metal accents, and lots of natural light. Craftsman homes are designed with function in mind, each room or space has a designated, specific purpose.

Beauty, Quality, and Function

Modern Craftsman pieces retain elements found in vintage pieces. They highlight the natural beauty of rustic hardwood with finishes designed to feature the grain and color of the wood. You may also see metal hardware that is sleek and modern, or accented with pops of color. Additionally, many of these pieces are updated with modern functionality such as soft-close hardware.

craftsman style bathroom with the 60" Elmdale Double Vanity in Antique Brown & Monroe Bridge Bathroom Faucet in Polished brass

Craftsman Style by Room

To achieve Craftsman design, embrace natural materials and earthy tones that evoke a sense of warmth and calm. Once you set your baseline, seek furniture, fixtures, and hardware that emphasize craftsmanship and functionality through clean lines and simple geometric shapes. A huge overhaul isn’t always necessary, sometimes a few updates can achieve the ideal Craftsman home interior design.

Craftsman style kitchen

The Craftsman style is an excellent choice for anyone wanting to make their kitchen a welcoming and functional space. Try pairing natural wood cabinetry with metal hardware such as the Marta Cast Iron Cabinet Pull or the Orvin Brass Cabinet Pull that complement the clean lines of your cabinetry. Farmhouse kitchen sinks are a timeless choice for Craftsman-style kitchens because they highlight the material of the sink itself as an accent piece. The Rowena Fireclay Farmhouse Sink adds a crisp, eye-catching element with its bright white finish, alternatively, the Raina Single Bowl Copper Farmhouse Sink elicits traditional Craftsman warmth through its classic copper construction and finish.

craftsman style kitchen featuring the Bridge Bathroom Faucet with Level Handles in Chrome
Orvin Brass Cabinet Pull in Antique Brass
Cabinet Pulls
30" Rowena Fireclay Farmhouse Sink
Farmhouse Sinks
Marta Cast Iron Cabinet Knob in Antique Iron
Cabinet Knobs
33" Raina Copper Farmhouse Sink
Copper Sinks

Craftsman style bathroom

Vanities that feature natural wood and a simple, sturdy design, such as our Maybeck Vanity in tinted oak, are perfect for the Craftsman Style. Additionally, freestanding tubs like the Odenwald Acrylic Freestanding Tub solidify the style with its minimalist shape and clean lines. If you’re interested in a classic look with modern functionality, the Sheba Acrylic Double-Slipper Tub perfectly combines both with its traditional design and modern air massage jets.

craftsman style bathroom featuring the 36" Maybeck Vanity in Tinted Oak with Left Offset Rectangular Undermount Sink
60" Morris Console Double Vanity
Natural Wood Bathroom Vanities
59" Odenwald Acrylic Freestanding Tub
Freestanding Tubs
48" Aliso Teak Vanity in Natural Teak
Teak Bathroom Vanities
Greyfield Single-Hole Bathroom Faucet in Matte Black
Bathroom Sink Faucets

Craftsman style living room

A few foundational elements can firmly establish the Craftsman style in your living room such as sturdy wood bookshelves, exposed wooden beams, or hardwood flooring. Next, introduce simply designed, metal hardware to complete the look such as the Mini Lever Iron Handle Cabinet Cremone Bolt.

craftsman style living room featuring the Keating Iron Pipe Cabinet Pull in Black Powder Coat
Marsden Solid Bronze Shelf Bracket in Dark Bronze
Shelf Brackets
Mini Lever Iron Handle Cabinet Cremone Bolt in Black Powder Coat
Cremone Bolts
Victorian Brass Sash Lock in Matte Black
Window Hardware
Vaden Steel Barn Door Pull
Barn Door & Gate Hardware

Craftsman Design Today & Beyond

The Craftsman movement ended more than 100 years ago but you can still find modern replicas and other pieces that retain elements of this design. To turn your house into a modern craftsman home, seek out vintage replicas, or contemporary designs that focus on clean, simple shapes and tones shaped by natural materials.

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