The Craftsman Bungalow is one of the most common house styles that emerged from the Arts & Crafts movement of the early 20th century. It was the dominant style for smaller houses built throughout America from about 1905 to 1920, and it remains popular today. Characterized by a handcrafted look, Craftsman Bungalows typically feature shallow pitched roofs, exposed rafter tails, and a mixed-material exterior.

A traditional Craftsman front door features a detailed, handcrafted look. Think grilles on the glass, hardware that’s more functional than decorative, a dentil shelf, and plenty of wood that’s stained instead of colored. A dentil shelf is a small decorative shelf that’s usually located below a window of a Craftsman front door. It may have block-like detailing underneath the shelf or other flourishes. 

Either a single or double-panel entry door could be suitable. Look for door panels with detailing for historical accuracy. A transom above the front door can help further a traditional look. Grilles can be integrated into a door’s glass panel, a transom, sidelights, or all three. Consider a diamond grille pattern or simple vertical grille bars, or explore other grille patterns to suit your look. Find more ideas in our entry door style guide.