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The use of wood, bold earthy colors and stained glass were typical of the Arts and Crafts
style.
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This stairway was enclosed, with a door at the bottom, when we began. We opened the stairway to increase the feeling of spaciousness in the dining room.
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A mission-style pendant lamp was chosen for the dining room. The Mission style was closely allied with the Arts and Crafts movement.
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Custom crown moulding was made for the dining room. Its shape was made to be consistent with the geometric designs favored by Arts and Crafts and Mission style designers.
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Solid, tongue and groove wood was used on one wall of the dining room. The use of wood as a wall material was common to the Arts and Crafts style.
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Many elements of the Arts and Crafts style were used in the dining room, such as the extensive use of natural wood and dramatic earthtones.
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Rich, highly figured oak dining table was chosen to compliment the oak floors and terra cotta walls.
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The old oak floors, once covered with carpet and heavily damaged by time and abuse, were carefully restored to their original beauty.
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living room colors are classic Arts and Crafts, chosen to tie together with the dining room colors in the background.
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handmade mission table lamp was found at a flea market and restored. Its simple geometric design is a good fit in this Arts and Crafts home.
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Living room shows more use of earthy, Arts and Crafts wall and trim colors.
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another view of the living room, showing two vintage Mission chairs awaiting re-upholstery in leather.
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