American Craftsman
Proper noun
Meaning
American Craftsman
An American domestic architectural style, inspired by the Arts and Crafts movement, characterized by low-pitched roof lines, deeply overhanging eaves, exposed rafters or decorative brackets under eaves, wide front porches with tapered square columns, and hand-crafted stonework or woodwork.
Examples
An American Craftsman at 22 Walker St., Lenox, managed by Irene Coakley, is open from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Friday through Monday in June.
Combine the rustic remodeled American Craftsman cottage with the 70’s and 80’s sounds of classic Madonna, Whitney Houston and Cat Stevens, and the comforting nostalgic feeling of love will take hold.