Target Design Elements  (10/1/05)

Colorado Craftsman Architecture Style

Concrete

Split Driveways with softscape between ribbons
Softscape pockets to minimize three-car driveway concrete
French Curve third driveway to add softscape at curb
Bordered sidewalk finishes
Steps located at porch entry, not at entry threshold

Carpentry

Eave Corbels
Extended Overhangs
Exposed or painted wood faux trusses
Covered Porches
Porch Column Treatments; Peeled log Columns or Accents
Post and Beam Porch Framing
Dormer windows for two-stories and Ranch Vaulted Ceilings

Masonry

Stone (or Synthetic) Wainscots
Stone or Brick Columns
Use of Concrete Pre-cast elements with Brick for contrast
Chimney Veneer/Chimney Caps

Windows & Doors

Creative use of Window Grids (prairie, top grids only, transom grids)
Single/Double Hung, casements, Awning, or fixed glass (no horizontal sliders)
Picture windows with smaller operables/less screens in non-egress areas.
Ribbon windows above bed walls
Stained or Beveled Glass Accents
Same color windows materials as Trim color
Sensitivity to exterior elevations/views
Feature Front Door with decorative glass
Craftsman Garage door Windows (no sunburst or wagon wheel windows allowed)

Siding

Lap siding not to exceed 7” reveal
Shingle or other Gable End wall treatments
Water Table/Belly Bands, Eave Bands
Oversized window trim; Header and/or Sill treatments

Electrical

Non-glare exterior lantern lenses: seeded or milky glass encouraged
Flush Can down-lights encouraged away from decorative locations
No motion detector activated flood lights