craftsman craftsman influenced traditional architecture with some colonial revival and possibly american foursquare influence key details pointing to craftsman exposed rafter tails under the eaves decorative triangular knee braces brackets in the gables wide roof overhangs horizontal lap siding grouped windows especially the upper front windows large front porch with heavy square columns simple handcrafted trim details rather than ornate victorian detailing the overall shape is more upright and formal than a classic low craftsman bungalow