Old House Journal – Arts Crafts Homes 2027

Summary

A 1914 Prairie-influenced house with original leaded windows, a brick fireplace and intact cabinets anchors the 2027 Resource Guide of Arts & Crafts Homes and the Revival (Volume XXII) — the annual special that covers renovation, restoration and new-builds for the Arts & Crafts enthusiast, from bungalows in Wyoming to homes inspired by Greene & Greene and Frank Lloyd Wright.

The guide features four major house stories: Just the Way It Was (page 14) documents sensitive period upgrades to a 1914 Prairie house; A Bungalow Out West (page 34) follows a young antiques dealer in Sheridan, Wyoming, who restored an Arts & Crafts bungalow and launched a new career; Crafting Vintage (page 54) covers a vintage-inspired kitchen renovation in a Philadelphia Craftsman-era home; In South Pasadena (page 60) fits a colourful new bathroom into a 1913 bungalow. Two new-build projects round out the design section: An Arts & Crafts Homage inspired by Greene & Greene for the Southwest landscape, and Wright by the River — a net-zero house of timber and stone designed in the spirit of Frank Lloyd Wright.

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Content Guide

▸ House Stories

p.14 · Just the Way It Was
Sensitive upgrades in period mode enhance the exemplary restoration of a 1914 Prairie-influenced house with handsome wood and leaded windows, a brick fireplace, and original cabinets. The homeowners chose repairs that respect the original fabric rather than追求 (pursuing) period-perfect recreation. Every intervention is reversible — a key principle for owners of century-old houses.

p.34 · A Bungalow Out West
An Arts & Crafts bungalow in Sheridan, Wyoming, is restored by a young antiques dealer — and that launched his new career. The story follows his path from flea-market finds to full-time restoration, with before-and-after details of the woodwork, built-ins and exterior. The lesson: start with one room, get it right, and the house will tell you what to do next.

p.54 · Crafting Vintage
Vintage-inspired renovation of a modest-size kitchen suits a Craftsman-era home in Philadelphia. The design uses Morris & Co. Golden Lily wallpaper, wood and white tile, and Craftsmen Studio's faithful reproduction of the Gamble House Chandelier in African mahogany with ebony pegs. Art & Forge provided the architectural Normandy collection kitchen hardware. A case study in how to update the kitchen without betraying the house's era.

p.60 · In South Pasadena, a Bungalow Bath
A colourful new bathroom fits right into this 1913 house, proving that period-sensitive design does not mean museum-grade restraint. The tile palette draws from Craftsman pottery rather than Victorian floral patterns. The result works because the fixtures are modern but the finishes reference the original Arts & Crafts colour theory.

▸ Design & Build

p.96 · An Arts & Crafts Homage
Enamoured of the work of architects Greene & Greene, a couple builds a new home for the Southwest landscape. The house adapts Greene & Greene's hallmark joinery and broad roof planes to a climate of intense sun and low rainfall. The result proves that the California bungalow idiom travels — as long as the orientation and materials respect the local site.

p.96 · Wright by the River
This new net-zero house of timber and stone was designed in the spirit of Frank Lloyd Wright's work. The project meets passive-house energy standards while using the horizontal lines, deep overhangs and native stone that defined Wright's organic architecture. A model for any owner who wants Wrightian aesthetics without the heating bill.

▸ Resource Guide Sections

p.27 · The Guild — David Netto
A profile of designer and craftsman David Netto, whose work spans custom furniture to interior renovations. Netto's approach combines scholarly knowledge of the Arts & Crafts period with practical construction experience. Clients hire him for the research as much as the joinery.

p.46 · The Guild — Brian Brace
Brian Brace's furniture practice focuses on the Greene & Greene tradition, with hand-cut joinery and ebony detailing that match the Pasadena masters. Each piece takes weeks to complete. Brace's waiting list reflects the premium on true handwork in a market flooded with laser-cut approximations.

p.77 · The Guild — Conor Dooley
Lighting and metalwork artisan Conor Dooley produces hand-hammered copper and bronze fixtures that follow the original Craftsman designs from Stickley's workshops. Dooley's shades are mica-paneled, not glass — a detail that matters to purists who know the difference between period-correct and period-inspired.

p.101 · The Guild — David & Kimber Degling
The Deglings specialise in custom doors and windows for Arts & Crafts and Prairie-style homes, manufacturing in the USA with old-growth wood and traditional joinery. Their work appears in both restoration and new-build projects across the country.

▸ Marketplace

p.107 · Resources
Additional artisans, specialty lines and small companies of the revival. An index that connects readers with makers of hardware, tile, lighting, pottery, furniture, textiles and building supplies, each vetted for period appropriateness.

p.111 · Ad Index
Every advertiser listed with page number for quick reference.

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Editor's Take

This Resource Guide issue is the most practically useful edition in the Arts & Crafts Homes annual cycle — the directory of artisans, suppliers and guild members is the reason subscribers keep it on the shelf all year. The four house stories are well-chosen, with the Philadelphia kitchen (page 54) and the South Pasadena bath (page 60) offering the most transferable ideas for ordinary homeowners who cannot build a Greene & Greene homage from scratch. The Guild profiles (Netto, Brace, Dooley, Degling) are valuable introductions to makers who rarely advertise beyond word of mouth. Wright by the River is the standout new-build feature — the net-zero performance data gives it credibility that "inspired by" features often lack. The weak spot is the back-half Marketplace section, which consists almost entirely of full-page ads for Aeratis PVC siding, Crown Point cabinetry, Pewabic Pottery and Wood Screen Doors, with editorial content reduced to brief listings. Patricia Poore's editor's letter is also notably shorter than in previous years. This issue is essential for anyone planning a restoration or new-build project; casual readers who just want house tours should seek the regular quarterly issues instead.

Strengths
• Guild profiles connect readers with genuine period craftsmen
• Philadelphia kitchen and Pasadena bath offer transferable ideas
• Wright by the River includes net-zero performance data

Weaknesses
• Marketplace section is dominated by full-page manufacturer ads
• Editor's letter is shorter than previous years

Verdict: Essential — The annual Resource Guide is the only issue that functions as a working directory; keep it on the shelf, not the coffee table.