Home Architecture and Home Design 20 Craftsman-Style House Plans We Can't Get Enough Of The attention to detail and distinct architecture make you want to move in immediately. By Ellen Antworth Ellen Antworth Ellen Antworth is a graphic designer and self-proclaimed Interior Design aficionado. When she is not creating layouts in InDesign, you can find Ellen rearranging her furniture or searching for tips on how to hang the perfect gallery wall, still. Southern Living's editorial guidelines Updated on January 24, 2023 Share Tweet Pin Email Trending Videos Photo: Southern Living Craftsman-style homes are some of our favorites. These styles started popping up in the early 1900s to show off American artisans' skills and time-honored techniques. Because of this, they have a charming, hand-crafted, and one-of-a-kind appearance that many people have come to love. Not familiar with the craftsman style? These homes have horizontal lines, low-pitched gable roofs with large overhangs, exposed beams, wide window casings, and a welcoming, elevated front porch. Homes built in a craftsman style commonly have heavy use of stone and wood on the exterior, which gives many of them a rustic, natural appearance that we adore. Look at these 20 charming house plans in the craftsman style we love. 01 of 20 Farmdale Cottage, Plan #1870 Southern Living This charming cottage is one of our favorite house plans because of the seamless integration of craftsman and farmhouse styles. Visible structural details, such as vaulted ceilings, and exposed rafters, give this home undeniable character, while an airy layout makes it highly livable. 3 bedrooms, 3 baths 2,057 square feet See plan: Farmdale Cottage 02 of 20 Ellenton Cottage, Plan #1352 Southern Living Are you looking for more of a craftsman-style house but still want a classic southern appeal? Look no further than the Ellenton Cottage with its Arts-and-Crafts meets Victorian Revival façade. We love the mixture of prominent craftsman details with more traditional rooflines and, of course, a wrap-around porch. 3 bedrooms, 3 baths 3,220 square feet See plan: Ellenton Cottage 03 of 20 Mountain Laurel, Plan #1618 Southern Living This plan contains craftsman features like a grand, stone-clad entryway and symmetrical, cascading gables. Go rustic with the exterior and building with natural rough-hewn siding and varieties of stone to create a showstopping mountain retreat. 4 bedrooms, 4.5 baths 3,413 square feet See plan: Mountain Laurel 04 of 20 Carodine, Plan #1967 Southern Living Brick, board-and-batten, and shingles come together on the exterior of Carodine to give this house craftsman charm. We love this plan's additional features, such as the spacious primary suite and the ability to expand into the bonus area above the garage for an extra bedroom. 3 bedrooms, 2.5 baths 2,125 square feet See plan: Carodine 05 of 20 Parkview, Plan #1130 Southern Living We can't get enough of this plan for its vintage flair and subtle craftsman details like the three front-facing gables and elevated wrap-around porch. Thoughtful architectural features continue through the interior with coffered ceilings, transoms, and built-in cabinetry. 3 bedrooms, 4.5 baths 3,599 square feet See plan: Parkview 06 of 20 Timblethorne, Plan #1923 Southern Living Timblethorne is a contemporary approach to the craftsman style. Clean lines, high-pitched roofs, and a modern floor plan combine with more traditional craftsman details to create a timeless look that won't go unnoticed. 4 bedrooms, 3.5 baths 2,689 square feet See plan: Timblethorne 07 of 20 Kousa Creek, Plan #1406 Southern Living This spacious craftsman is the perfect house for entertaining with its large, open shared spaces and four bedrooms across three floors. The stacked front porch highlights the casual yet refined craftsman style using natural wood materials and small details, such as an oculus window over the garage. We love how the spacious floor plan pairs with the inviting, casual exterior. 4 bedrooms, 4 baths 4,648 square feet See plan: Kousa Creek 08 of 20 Carolina Craftsman, Plan #050 Southern Living We love this coastal take on the classic craftsman style. This simple, 1,120-foot square foot cottage has a large, airy family room right off the expansive front porch and an additional screened-in porch on the rear. 2 bedrooms, 2 baths 1,120 square feet See plan: Carolina Craftsman 09 of 20 Little Blue Farmhouse, Plan #1873 Southern Living This cottage is full of craftsman details and more. We love the use of wood and stone and the steep vaulted ceilings that fill the house with warmth and character. A bright exterior paint color adds to the distinctive look of the craftsman, but this house would look great in pretty much any color. 3 bedrooms, 3 baths 2,011 square feet See plan: Little Blue Farmhouse 10 of 20 Pendleton, Plan #1812 Southern Living Although the Pendleton isn't a true craftsman home, we love its nod to the style with the intricate railings, wide window casings, and use of natural materials. 3 bedrooms, 3.5 baths 2,329 square feet See plan: Pendleton 11 of 20 Craftsman Bungalow, Plan #1444 Southern Living This two-bedroom house stays true to the craftsman style in its exterior styling, and the sectioned-off, cozy rooms are also typical for this turn-of-the-century style. Two spacious porches in the front and rear provide plenty of space for outdoor living and dining. 2 bedrooms, 2 baths 1,490 square feet See plan: Craftsman Bungalow 12 of 20 Colony Park, Plan #1765 Southern Living This craftsman style with rustic mountain details would make the perfect lake house. Four bedrooms, including a luxurious primary suite, and large common areas set this apart from your typical craftsman or home with smaller cottage layouts. 4 bedrooms, 4 baths 4,703 square feet See plan: Colony Park 13 of 20 Elberton Way, Plan #1561 Southern Living It's no surprise that Elberton Way is one of our most popular house plans because combining craftsman and English cottage styles provide undeniable charm. Our favorite features are the mix of stone, brick, board-and-batten siding, a wrap-around porch, and an outdoor fireplace. 3 bedrooms, 3.5 baths 3,469 square feet See plan: Elberton Way 14 of 20 Braemer Lake, Plan #1564 Southern Living Braemer lake is an excellent plan for a vacation home because of its abundance of bedrooms that will house the whole family, two of which are primary suites. Plenty of patio space and common areas make this house a perfect fit for any family. 6 bedrooms, 2.5 baths 4,085 square feet See plan: Braemer Lake 15 of 20 Pine Ridge, Plan #1133 Southern Living Arts-and-craft details shine in the Pine Ridge house plan, with exposed gable framing, a mixture of brick and shingled siding, and a vaulted ceiling with exposed beams. There is plenty of room to entertain guests in the walkout basement level or bonus area over the garage. 3 bedrooms, 4 baths 3,678 square feet See plan: Pine Ridge 16 of 20 Breanne, Plan #1966 Southern Living House Plans This one-level craftsman home has timeless Southern charm, starting with the grand foyer and expansive great room with high ceilings, a stone fireplace, and access to the spacious screened-in porch. The kitchen features a welcoming island, ideal for entertaining, in a room open to the great room and dining area. Attention to detail is everyone in this home, from the built-in cabinets, niches, and shelving around every corner to the expansive windows. 3 bedrooms, 2 baths 2,645 square feet See plan: Breanne 17 of 20 Cypress Lake, Plan #1940 Southern Living Cypress Lake brings back the modern craftsman style of the early 19th century with low roof pitches and a large front porch. The contemporary interior features an open floor plan, a glass wall dining room overlooking the covered porch, and convenient one-level living. 4 bedrooms, 3.5 baths 2,609 square feet See plan: Cypress Lake 18 of 20 Magnolia Springs, Plan #1350 Southern Living House Plans Magnolia Springs has plenty of options to customize the floor plan to your family's preferences. The one-story design features an optional second floor to host guests in the additional bedroom suite or bonus area above the garage. 3 bedrooms, 2.5 baths 3,606 square feet See plan: Magnolia Springs 19 of 20 Port Royal Coastal Cottage, Plan #1414 Southern Living House Plans The deep front porch is an inviting space inspired by craftsman-style and cottage houses. The primary bedroom overlooks the courtyard, and two more bedrooms are available on the second floor. 3 bedrooms, 2.5 baths 2,512 square feet See plan: Port Royal Coastal Cottage 20 of 20 Pine Island Retreat, Plan #1454 Southern Living A large front porch opens to a shared dining and living room area. The primary bedroom suite, positioned near the rear of the house, connects to a second porch. Two additional bedrooms and a full bathroom are available on the second floor. 4 bedrooms, 2.5 baths 2,123 square feet See plan: Pine Island Retreat Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit