Craftsman Collection

Rating:
Summary: The cover looks good, but it's downhill from there.
Review: I have always been an avid houseplan-looker, and recently I have become interested in Craftsman style homes. I hoped from the home pictured on the cover that the houses in this book would be inviting and intriguing. Well, the cover is about the only interesting home in this book. There aren't many craftsman qualities about these plans. For the most part, they're just plain ole houses.

Rating:
Summary: Not very craftsman like
Review: I was dissapointed with the book. The home on the cover is the most craftsman like. The other homes are the same standard homes you see in other plan books. There is not much detail and no interior details at all.

Rating:
Summary: Should you "stick" with Stickley?
Review: This book of craftsman inspired homes has plans in many square footage ranges and dimensions. I found the beginning overview of the craftsman tradition especially helpful as my husband and I begin to understand that our idea of a dream home involves many craftsman details.

Some of the homes, especially the smaller ones, seemed more to have craftsman touches, rather than being "truly craftsman." If you're a hardcore craftsman devotee, "stick" to the Stickley books. But, if you're just beginning your craftsman search and you're not a purist, this book is priced well and may prove to be inspirational!

Donna Eberly