“The style was a reaction to the fussiness ... co-host of HGTV’s Who’s Afraid of a Cheap Old House? Elizabeth Finkelstein. “Designers of Craftsman-style homes took the opposite approach.

"What it does is it brightens and lifts the entire aesthetic of the house by not taking away ... with those who would prefer to make an old craftsman-style home feel brighter and more upscale.

A timeless Craftsman with a twist ... His efforts have been crucial in preserving the neighborhood’s vintage homes, including landmarks that include the Foy House (1872) and the Sessions House ...