It has an Arts and Crafts look to me. That was a style that orinated in late 19th c England and migrated here to the US to emerge as something often described as Craftsman.

Your building looks to be a more Arts and Crafts style than Craftsman, though.

As for decorating, the A & C style arose from a philosphy that was in revolt from the previous taste (Victorian) of over-decoration on every surface. But far from being a spartan, minimalist style, at least to our modern eyes, A & C had beautiful, well-furnished look, as well. The workshops of William Morris (UK) were in the Arts and Crafts mode. Here in the US, Gustav Stickley made his name in A&C furniture.

You should be able to locate books on both the exterior and interior styles.

Your house has remarkable views!

Molly~

It's definitely arts and crafts and has many elements of being a 2 story bungalow. These pix show it beautifully and the location is wonderful. Whatever you do, don't paint the interior woodwork!

I'll second that. The woodwork is perfect as it is, please don't paint it.

For Arts & Crafts interiors junkies, the TV program "Numb3rs" has a wonderful example. I watch the show impatiently waiting for the main characters to go home so I can look at that house.

What a gorgeous house!! On a -- is it a river or a lake? Lucky lucky you. You might be interested in reading American Bungalow magazine.

Here is a link that might be useful: American Bungalow Magazine

I can't quite answer your question. I might have to live there for at least a year. Is that OK with you? I won't charge you a thing... Nice house!!!

Thats really a neat place, Enjoy it!!!!!!

Thank you for all the responses:O) The house is located right near Deception Pass State Park in Washington. We're moving into the house in a month or so, so I'm just trying to understand the history of the style of house. I'm used to new houses, so I imagine this will take some getting used to...as will cooking on a gas stove which I've never done!!

Once you go gas, you'll never go back! Congrats on your beautiful new old house. I hope you have a wonderful time with it.

Wonderful house and location! I must warn you, these homes can become addictive! But such fun!

I recommend this book by Treena Crochet. You'll soon have a whole library of these great books on the Arts and Crafts period.

Here is a link that might be useful: Bungalow Style

Oh we were right up there last August. We loved the area. My SIL and BIL are in Bellingham. He is with Shell in Anacortes. We also got out to Orcas and up to BC. I ran on the PCT and had a wonderful time ! You are very lucky to be in such a great area. Gorgeous home. Caroline