The simplicity of Craftsman-style homes was a rebuke to Victorian-style excess.
Craftsman-style homes were popular in the early 20th century because their simplistic design served as a counter to the extravagant Victorian homes of that era, according to the website Architectural Designs. Craftsman homes are recognizable by their low-pitched gable roofs with exposed rafters and covered front porches or decks that have columns supporting an overhanging roof. As with any home, a well-planned and executed landscape plan can enhance the beauty and appearance of your Craftsman house. Does this Spark an idea?
Instructions
1. Place plants in front of the porch walls. If you want to hide the walls, install a row of shrubs and trim them so they are a few inches beneath the floor of the porch. If a solid row of shrubs doesn't appeal to you, break them up with flowers planted in between them.
2. Plant flowers along the edges of the front walkway to frame the walkway, tie in the yard to the house and accentuate the geometric lines of a Craftsman-style house.
3. Install hanging plants along the bottom edge of the front porch roof. This draws attention to a distinctive feature of a Craftsman-style house and enhances the summertime appearance of the porch. If the plants have long vines, they add some privacy to the space.
4. Place rope lights around the beams and railing on the front porch to take advantage of this distinctive Craftsman feature. The lights provide soft lighting for people sitting out on the porch and make the view of your house come alive at night.
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