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Styles flow in and out of mainstream popularity depending on the feelings of the moment and one style seeing a resurgence in our home's interiors in 2021 is Arts & Crafts. This article delves into the origins of the Arts and Crafts movement, its key features, and some contemporary examples of interiors in this timeless and sustainable style.

Morris & Co. Pure Lodden Wallpaper

Morris & Co. Pure Willow Wallpaper

WHY ARTS & CRAFTS NOW?

In difficult times, society focusses on what is important and the home is no exception to the rule. Alongside addressing work and lifestyle balance, people are currently re-evaluating their buying habits with environmental issues front-of-mind. These changes are spilling into multiple industries, naturally filtering into home interiors and the luxury prime property sector. As consumers focus on sustainability, they are moving away from a culture focused on interior trends and mass-produced items. As a result, we see a revival of the Arts and Crafts movement which focuses on unique, hand-crafted, durable and timeless designs that reject a throw-away culture.

ORIGINS

The arts and crafts movement originated in the late 19th and early 20th centuries as a response to the excessive décor of Victorianism and the mass production of consumer goods created by the first industrial revolution. The Arts and Crafts movement was created to improve the quality of domestic interiors by reviving the applied arts.

In 1851, the first-ever international exhibition of manufactured products was held in Hyde Park, London. The exhibition was created to showcase British manufacturing whilst comparing goods to those of its international competitors.

The exhibition, although extremely successful, also created a movement of people who wished to preserve individual craftsmanship and design. Those artists and designers who criticised the manufactured items on display were unhappy with the decline in craftsmanship and the imitation of the ornaments, believing that the once hand-crafted items had additional meaning and nobility. These concerns were argued strongly by architect Augustus Pugin and famous art critic John Ruskin, a committed social reformer who believed in the value of labour and craftsmanship.

John Ruskin's works would influence William Morris, a designer, artist, and poet that led the Arts and Crafts movement.

A portrait of William Morris 1834-1896.

William Morris Fruit Wallpaper.
V&A Museum

Morris started his career as a young apprentice for the Gothic-Revival architect George Edmund Street. Morris had a great interest in medieval architecture, art and nature, moving in the same circles as the painter Edward Burne-Jones and the Pre-Raphaelite artists, including Dante Gabriel Rossetti. Morris believed fervently in the importance of creating stunning, well-made objects that could be utilised in everyday life and produced in a way that celebrated the craftsman as the designer. Morris would often look to the past, particularly the medieval period, for simpler and better models for both living and production, arguing a return to manufacturing achieved small-scale workshops. William Morris founded the design firm Morris, Marshall, Faulkner & Co, dedicated in the hope of preserving manual craftsmanship and artistry in an era of mass production. The firm's commercial success led to the reformation of art and design at all levels across multiple disciplines.

KEY FEATURES

The core characteristics of the Arts and Crafts movement are:

Raw, truthful materials with a focus on their natural qualities

Simple forms that hero and celebrate the construction of the object

Designs, motifs, and patterns inspired by nature

Vernacular designs focused on traditional disciplines and techniques

The dining room at Gamble House. Image courtesy of Arts & Crafts Homes. Alexander Vertikoff.

ARTS & CRAFTS ARCHITECTURE

Arts and Crafts Architecture can be challenging to identify as the movement isn't really a defined style but rather an intellectual approach to many styles.

The Garden Front, Walnut Tree Farm by architect C.F.A. Voysey.

Although not always obvious, Arts and Crafts properties tend to have a familiar mood and approach that encourages an informal but cultivated style. Although not mutually exclusive to Arts and Crafts architecture, the following characteristics are common:

Arts & Crafts homes celebrate their construction method, from brickwork and stone masonry to large oak frames and timber beams.

They are often generous in proportion featuring wide porches, pointed window arches and large, low roofs.

Arts & Crafts homes follow traditional proportions with low eaves.

Large chimneys are a standard design feature; they are often tall and wide with ornately decorated stacks with traditional brickwork or stonework.

The windows often consist of multiple, small panes set in hung casements, usually timber or metal.

The doors of Arts and Crafts properties are often broad, substantial, and sturdy and constructed from solid wood. Statement porches also feature, which may include a recessed area or arched opening.

Arts and Crafts designs follow a simple and open floor plan.

Arts and Crafts homes often follow Vernacular architectural principles, designed from locally available materials that reflect custom and tradition more than mainstream architectural fashions.

The designs use natural raw materials and textures such as stone, brick, and wood.

The rooms tend to be light and airy, designed to connect with the outdoors.

Arts and Crafts architecture closely ties to the interior design of the property with hand-crafted and well-designed decorative finishes, textiles, and useful objects.

Red House is a significant Arts and Crafts building located in Bexleyheath in South East London, England. Co-designed in 1859 by the architect Philip Webb and the designer William Morris. It follows British Vernacular architecture featuring solid forms, a steep roof, pointed window arches, brick fireplaces and wooden fittings. The Red House is characteristic of the early Arts and Crafts style.

Windows of the Red House, Bexleyheath. Courtesy of The National Trust.

ARTS & CRAFTS INTERIORS

The interior and exterior of Arts and Crafts properties are equally important, with simple but sophisticated design and exquisite craftsmanship serving as hallmarks of the movement.

Nature is a consistent theme throughout Arts and Crafts style, especially in interior design and the decorative arts. Arts and Crafts textiles and wallpaper designs bring the natural world indoors. The countryside inspires the designs, which often feature motifs that honour traditional country hedgerows and flowers, fruits, and colourful birds.

'The Owl' by C.F.A.Voysey. V&A Museum.

'Penelope' stained glass designed for Morris & Co. V&A Museum.

Although the movement rejects the overly embellished Victorian style, it embraces ornament as long as it is secondary to utility. Arts and Crafts designs can still be highly detailed and decorative. More traditional designs use earthy tones, including reds, oranges, deep greens, and golden yellows. In homage to authentic practices, Arts and Crafts wallpapers and textiles favour natural dyes over synthetic equivalents, as these are kinder to the environment and people also embrace the natural aging of the material over time.

Simplicity and utilitarianism are core features of Arts and Crafts furniture, focusing on robust construction and form. Authentic designs are often rectilinear in shape and hand-crafted using traditional mortise-and-tenon joiner that removes the need to use nails or glue.

Following simplistic finishes rooted in nature, furniture is usually crafted from robust woods like oak and left natural rather than stained.

ARTS & CRAFTS IN 2021

A famous E.W. Godwin interior restored for the twenty-first century. Image courtesy of Rose Uniacke.

The Arts and Crafts movement has become increasingly relevant as we take a renewed interest in how products are made and their overall impact on our environment. In 2021 we see a move towards simpler times, where the items we purchase have a meaning beyond just their practical usage.

A contemporary Arts & Crafts home. Courtesy of Ben Penreath.

At Extreme, we have always celebrated craftsmanship and traditional artisan techniques so we are thrilled that the Arts and Crafts style is experiencing a resurgence.

Many of our clients look for fitted furniture that reinterprets historical designs, full of honesty and craftsmanship. An Extreme kitchen becomes part of a home's everlasting life rather than a trend that will be replaced. This approach to design not only safeguards our client's investment, it also creates a focus on designs that are sustainable, unique, and enduring.
To find out more about our design approach, contact our designers by calling 01344 627567 or request an appointment online.

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The Arts and Crafts interiors style is experiencing a revival. Discover the origins of this striking style. Beautiful Arts & Crafts wallpapers, textiles.

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craftsmanship stresses the inherent beauty of the material

a lot of different, intricate textures

decorative plates and beautifully crafted future

detailed stained glass

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decorative masonry

stained glass

handmade tile

patterns inspired by nature

traditional vernacular (domestic and functional) designs

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Accessible architecture | Chicago Architecture Center

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arts/crafts inspired homes often include

exposed beams, posts, and rafters extending roof line

simplicity: open floor plans and built-ins

native materials: wood, local stone, stucco, brick

earth tones, wood grain, shell/bone decor

hand hammered metal, handmade tile, use of imperfections

prominent fireplaces, art glass, "homey"

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The three levels allow the house to flow together but still keep the rooms as separate entities. ex: the stairs from the living room to office(?) also separate the kitchen from the living area. being see through however they don't wall off the areas.

allows for construction on sloped terrain

the stairs transition into shelving which is just omg smart!

railing might be annoying though because it blocks the window, so curtains would have to go over both and you'd have to reach past them to adjust blinds

lots of natural light

loft style upper floor (would make a good bedroom or workspace)

stepped roof to "reinforce a vanishing point, creating an expansive effect"

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floor plans include standard one bedroom, studio, and loft style

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Guest house design can be tricky. Here are some things you need to know to make the most of this additional space.

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At 72sqm, with two bedrooms, mezzanine and a very spacious living, the Opuha Mezzanine has been designed as the dream family bach.

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detach main living and craft space?

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balcony doubling as porch/carport cover

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very basic in terms of materials, but I can relate the use of wood and metal to crafts like carpentry and welding

the large sliding shutter operated by the large hand crank ties into craft because of the basic manual nature of it, it's not a button activated or automated thing, you yourself (get) have to turn the wheel to close it

industrialXmodern?

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This 1,000-square-foot cabin is essentially a steel-clad box on stilts that can be completely shuttered when the owner is away. The 200-square-foot footprint of the house rises above a 40-acre, 100-year flood plain adjacent to the Methow River.

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more-so loft than cottage

a lot of metals with different textures and patterns (stairs, floor, railing, shelves, ladder)

brick, wood, and plain walls

*use transparent or see through materials to allude to a larger and more open space

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very exposed living area, but enclosed and private upstairs (didn't even realize it had an upstairs)

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some are flexible spaces, others with specific intended uses

have basic necessities: kitchen, bed, bath

dual purpose features

keep it bright for space

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exterior too colorful for me, but there's a lot of craft seen here, from the branch posts and railing to the woven elements like the hanging chair and plant holders

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Just a curly girl on a mission to explore all that Texas has to offer!

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Concan TX is a beautiful oasis of crystal-clear waters, beautiful caves, and some of the most scenic hiking trails! Although a popular spot for floating the river, anytime of the year is perfect for visiting Concan, especially if you have some colorful cottages to stay in!

We have so much love for the Inn Between! We initially fell in love with their cottages of all colors but found even more love for the people behind the business, a young couple who set out on a mission to bring joy through their cottages and who put so much passion into everything they do and so much care for everyone who visits.

The Inn Between has different cottages and tiny houses, each with their own theme so you can find the one that perfectly matches your mood or what you're feeling like for your stay! Just look at how cute and colorful these are! Excited for your next stay? Book here now!

The Inn Between: Greenhouse

We ended up staying at the green house tiny home! We loved just how much greenery was around with all the plants as well as how bright and open it was! Every little detail was so tastefully designed! They even had fresh mint water waiting for us!

There aren't really a lot of dining options in Concan, so having the kitchen with an oven and stovetop, and everything we needed for cooking, was a huge convenience!

We had our own mattress in a cozy little room. On top of that, their were two mattress in the upstairs loft, perfect for kids!

We even had a cute little patio to relax in and just seeing all the plants growing all around brought so much joy!

Just some of the extra details I loved about the Inn Between TX included the books lying around! I spent some time reading one just because they were so interesting. They have other fun little things like a ring light so you can get your perfect picture to remember your trip (or film some fun TikTok videos). They even had this film on their windows that casted rainbow lights all over the tiny home when the sun would shine through! They do so much to make their little cottages extra fun!

The Inn Between: Final Thoughts

Overall, we were so elated to stay at the Inn Between! There are not many places where you can be surrounded by color! All the little details really did make it special! Plus, we were close to all of the fun things to do in Concan!

Last Updated 1 year ago by Jessica Serna | Published: December 14, 2020

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140 Worchester Street (a bit more urban than a backyard cottage but interesting use of space)

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the plants make the building feel more alive, can't do that without the craft of pottery too

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Uses visual tricks to make a small space more open and roomy

open floor plan distracts from square footage

stop well short of ceiling also makes space seem bigger

more view of ceiling=seems less cramped

wheelchair friendly

sliding doors, wide doorways/hallways, curbless shower

prefabricated and shipped to build site

*like the horizontal layout of space, short ceilings but wide rooms

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Functional use of small space

*Combination of wood and glass mixing modern and old-school elements

Lake Joseph Boathouse by Altius Architecture, Inc. - Architizer