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These small houses have the simplicity and practicality of an American Bungalow and the elegant symmetry and proportion (not to mention the Greek-type columns) found on much larger Greek Revival style homes.
The Bungalow, or Craftsman style, which originated in the 1920s, continued to be a popular choice in the 1930s. Praised for their practical layouts and handcrafted details, these homes usually included covered porches, open floor plans, and built-in furniture.
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Houzz Tour: Rebooting a 1930s Bungalow in 3 Days. A design team mixes old and new to upgrade a computer science teacher's home in a flash. Mary Jo Bowling December 22, 2013. Houzz Contributor; writer, reader, serial remodeler. More.
First built in Southern California, where most landmark examples are found, this style dominated U.S. home architecture until 1930. Read about a bungalow-style home Wentworth remodeled in Silver Spring, MD, or keep reading to learn more about the American bungalow style.
The bungalow Style – which thrived between 1905 and 1930 - defined Americans’ desire for simple homes that were affordable and cozy. At the height of the Industrial Revolution, when manufacturing was at a boom and cities were flourishing, young families wanted a permanent home, away from the sights, sounds, and smells of the business districts.
Detailed Craftsman Front View. Often referred to as a "bungalow" style home, this type of design and layout typically make use of every square foot of usable space. Another benefit to this style home is it lends itself nicely to long, narrow lots and small building footprints.
Most bungalows are low and spreading, not more than a story-and-a-half tall, with porches, sun porches, pergolas and patios tying them to the outdoors. The A&C bungalow follows an informal aesthetic; it is a house without strong allusions to formal English or classical precedents.
Relatively few of these houses were built after 1930. Much like its British prototype, the American Bungalow had a small interior, a low-pitched roof and ample porches. Well-suited to a warm climate, practical, and economical, the American Bungalow met the needs of young families and first-time homebuyers. For others, the appeal was more ...
Whether out of necessity or desire, many Americans are opting for smaller, traditional bungalow style houses with some updated modern features. The renewed interest in these homes, especially in midwest cities and towns, offers creative design options and affordability for new homeowners.