Following is a brief explanation of the heritage and background of traditional craftsman styled homes like those found in Resort Gardens northern Michigan community.
Craftsman style homes were developed in the early 1900's – during the industrial revolution and a rapid rise of the middle class. The style borrows heavily from bungalow homes originating in India.
Craftsman style homes are easily recognized by unique, consistent shapes. They’re one or two stories high and simple in construction. They nearly always forgo the fanciful ornamentation found in Victorian type homes in favor of more significant, substantial architectural elements.
Typical Craftsman style homes like those to be constructed on the lots for sale at Resort Gardens often boast the following characteristics:
- Cross-gabled, low-pitched roofs
- Exposed beams under gables
- Simple doors and small windows
- Wide overhanging eaves with exposed roof rafters
- Substantial porches with thick tapered column supports
- Constructed of local building materials including wood and stone
- Exposed interior roof beams
- Uncluttered, spacious interior rooms
- Little to no interior ornamentation
- Living
room fireplace (often with benches or bookshelves)
