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Remodeling a Craftsman style house, anyone who is familiar with this style please help?

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cailleach_banrion asked:


I recently bought a house that was built in 1928. It has a definite Art Deco/Craftsman/Arts & Crafts feel. I would like to restore as much as possible true to this design period. I specifically like styles such as William Morris and Frank Lloyd Wright. Any tips –especially websites, catalogs, and stores from which I could purchase original or reproduction pieces– would be most appreciated.

Arnold
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    1. Diane A on March 31st, 2009 8:42 am

      There is a catalog called Renovators Supply that would help; also look in the yellow pages/google architectural salvage. Stickley manufactures stickley style furniture (BTW Art Deco would not be a style included in Arts & Crafts). Kravet (fabric to the trade) manufactures some fabrics that are copies of William & Morris. I believe that you can also get W & M reproduction wall paper (try google). Looking on line at Barnes & Noble in the Interior Design section–there a lot of books on that period & you could study the pictures. Greene & Greene brothers in California were quite famous for their Craftsmen Bungalows & some are open to the public–so google them & see if they have pictures posted–as is the Reardon Mansion in Arizona. Generally Craftsman style/W & M used a lot of wood, and artisanl products (tiles, ceramics, stained glass) in natural themes & earthy colors. You also might like looking at Charles Rennie MacIntosh’s work as well.

    2. LesElle on April 1st, 2009 7:19 pm

      Restoration Hardware has a great selection of furniture, accessories, hardware, lighting, etc. that fit that style perfectly.

    3. saaanen on April 2nd, 2009 10:42 pm

      Try eBay. I have found rugs, carpets, lamps, chandeliers, candlesticks, chairs, tables, everything! I have also shopped extensively, locally, and the prices they are selling stuff at is at least 1/2 what I would pay locally. Just search mission decorating, William Morris, any maker you know of.