This style wanted natural elements to shine in their pure form. Windows served as art, and a lot of furniture was made in place. This concept of built-in art and furniture prevented new owners from adding non-essentials into the home. However, most enhancements were subtly built into the structure and were not overly excessive or detailed. Similar to the Arts and Crafts movement, Prairie-style homes incorporated a lot of hand-wrought woodwork and art glass.
Cantilevered roofs were long, horizontal, and flat. Gutter downspouts and other vertical elements were hidden in Prairie-style homes. Many surfaces were positioned in horizontal ways, which is in contrast to the Art Deco movement that had surfaces pointed upwards. The Spruce Home Improvement Review Board.
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