1. Handcrafted: Arts and Crafts architecture celebrates handcrafted and unique designs, eschewing mass-produced and machine-made designs.
2. Simple forms and natural materials: Homes and structures built in this style have simple forms, with emphasis on using indigenous materials such as wood, stone, and brick.
3. Prominence of craftsmanship: Arts and Crafts architecture highlights the craftsmanship of artisans and places a high value on the creative use of materials.
4. Fine detailing: Intricate architectural details are an essential part of the Arts and Crafts movement, with the use of such embellishments as elaborate woodwork, tile, and ironwork.
5. Functionality as a guiding principle: The design of Arts and Crafts architecture prioritizes efficiency, practicality, and functionality, creating spaces that are both beautiful and useful.
6. Nature is emphasized: Arts and Crafts designers were influenced by the natural world and incorporated natural motifs such as floral or plant designs into their work.
7. Domesticity: Arts and Crafts architectural style places an emphasis on the home as the central space for family life, often incorporating elements that promote coziness and comfort.
8. Anti-industrialization: Arts and Crafts architecture is a response to industrialization and was a way to return to the ideals of craftmanship and quality over quantity.
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