A Landmark Text That Transformed American Domestic Architecture Published in 1909 at the height of the American Arts and Crafts movement, Gustav Stickley's Craftsman Homes stands as one of the most influential architectural pattern books in American history. This beautifully restored historical facsimile presents Stickley's comprehensive vision for democratic, well-designed housing that forever changed the landscape of American residential architecture. What You'll Discover: Dozens of detailed house plans with floor layouts, from small cottages to suburban homes, farmhouses, and warm-climate designs - Edward Carpenter's foundational essay "The Simplification of Life" establishing the philosophical framework for Craftsman living - Architectural principles from English Garden City pioneers Barry Parker and Raymond Unwin - Comprehensive guidance on interior spaces: living rooms with inglenook fireplaces, dining rooms with built-in cabinetry, efficient kitchens, and integrated halls and stairways - Complete sections on Craftsman furniture, willow chairs, metalwork, textiles, and needlework - Natural garden design principles, water features, rock gardens, and decorative garden gates - Discussions of native woods, cabinet work, and the fundamental "Craftsman Idea" of honest construction and truth to materials Historical Significance: Stickley's synthesis and popularization of the Arts and Crafts style was so complete that the term "Craftsman" became synonymous with an entire architectural movement. Thousands of houses across America were built based on the principles articulated in this volume, establishing the bungalow as the dominant American house form of the early twentieth century. The designs emphasize natural materials (stone, wood, cement), exposed structural timbers, built-in furniture, and the integration of indoor and outdoor spaces—revolutionary concepts that influenced generations of architects and continue to resonate in contemporary sustainable design movements. Perfect For: Historic preservationists, architects and designers, Arts and Crafts enthusiasts, students of American architectural history, woodworkers and craftspeople, and anyone interested in the philosophy of simple living and democratic design. This professional restoration brings Stickley's complete vision back to print, making an essential primary source accessible to modern readers seeking authentic period designs and timeless principles of functional beauty.