What "craftsman details" do you like?

When I design a specific style house, I like to obtain inspiration from the originators of the style.

Avoid piecemeal application of details that lack composition and continuity on ALL sides of the house. Do not play Mister Potato Head with houses. Houses should be designed to be a unified whole.

When I clicked on "ideas craftsman beach house", the absolute last thing I was expecting to see is this big generic front elevation.

I agree with the pro above about not sticking on a bunch of faux Craftsman do-dads onto this house.

Sorry but nothing about this house says craftsman How far along in the build are you?

The multiple front facing gables and box cornices suggest the influence of the Colonial Revival and Shingle Styles but I see no influence from the Craftsman style.

Nor is it a beach house.

I suspect we're being pranked.

Prank or not, this is a common occurrence when someone posts a design in hopes to make it something other than what it is. The answer is always, "Start over with a competent designer". I think the best chances for success is with a designer that is an architect, but I have been proven wrong at times. So far this discussion is a hit and run, but we will see if the OP shows back up and takes the good advice given. It can be constructive and positive for all involved, reading or building.

I agree with res2, some hint of shingle style but there's no craftsman there.

And as others have said, houses are best designed as a whole.... plans, elevations and sections all thought of simultaneously. Steve Jobs perhaps said it well: "People think it's this veneer — that the designers are handed this box and told, 'Make it look good!' That's not what we think design is. It's not just what it looks like and feels like. Design is how it works.”

Also, this isn't the 90's anymore. Some sort of 3D image(s), even if rough, is pretty much the industry standard now.

But good luck with your build. Exciting times ahead!

Just want to thank you all for your comments and say that my question was not a prank. Clearly I do not have the architectual knowledge that many of you who responded to my post have. My intent is to add some exterior details that would make my “neoeclectic/shingle style“ home less generic. Thank you

If you have a complete set of plans (including a roof plan) and 4 elevations, post them. Include a site plan, site photos and the location or climate. Describe how you will use the house (primary or secondary residence; family size, etc.) Show us some inspiration photos. Try to avoid realtor/contractor misnomers and jargon.

In other words, start at the beginning of the home design process rather than at the end of someone elses's design process as if it were a renovation.