“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.

The thoughtful renovation opened a new chapter for a mother and her three kids.

The house has undergone restoration, expansion and updates since William Taylor Clapp made it his home in 1905.

"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.

The current owners bought the La Loma Road home back in 1999, and they’ve since updated it with modern touches that blend seamlessly with the vintage Craftsman details. A formal dining room and ...

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 ...