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Bungalow Features That Wow the Senses

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Stylizing the bungalow home isn’t a job for the half-hearted.  Knowing what to work with means you also have to be able to define what a bungalow is to begin with.

Bungalow homes are defined as low houses, cottage or cabin at about one to 1.5 stories. They come with hipped roof or low-pitched gables with dormer windows, exposed beams and rafters, plus overhanging eves. They often have wide porches and are often built with rustic materials.

The origin of this style of home is believed to be Hindi or Urdu bangla (Bengal house). This style first existed in 1676 and has transcended centuries to still captivate the contemporary market.

Features of a Bungalow

You might want to look at this checklist if you want to properly identify and eventually design your own bungalow. The most common architectural styles that influence many bungalows these days are Prairie, California, Rustic, Cabin, Cottage, Tudor, Spanish and Chicago. When viewed all together, these are nothing but different kinds of American bungalows.

Arts and crafts define most floor plans for bungalows in the past and also in the present. These relate to the natural environment as well as the surrounding communities. These plans include philosophical lifestyle aspects that are applicable in today’s new home construction. They can also be applied in restoring and preserving historic houses.

Common bungalow exterior details include –

  • Cabin, house or cottage of 1.0-1.5 stories
  • Horizontal lines are low
  • Hipped roof or low-pitched gables
  • Dormer windows
  • Overhanging eves
  • Exposed beams and rafters
  • Wide porch
  • Often but not always in tiny square footage
  • Exteriors are often built with rustic, natural materials that are often locally obtained
  • Has outdoor decks and spaces.

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The bungalow interiors, on the other hand, have these features –

  • Living and dining rooms are often joined together and have minimal divisions
  • Open floor plan
  • An inviting front porch that fuses the outdoors with the indoors
  • Open spaces built especially for socialization and meals
  • Living room is most spacious
  • Natural materials are used such as brick, stone, wood, earthen tiles and glass
  • Rafters are exposed as are the beams and joists
  • Practical and economic in terms of aesthetics and furnishings
  • The kitchens are compact
  • Eating nooks are common though today’s versions are a bit enlarged when remodeled
  • Screened in porches
  • Numerous yet small bedrooms
  • Wall beds
  • Ample shelving, bookcases, seating, storage, benches, window seats
  • Windows flanking the fireplace
  • Natural woodwork found on hardwood floors, window casing, wall paneling and box-beam ceilings
  • Wallpaper and stenciling are common in adding patterns and texture
  • Dark wood colors harmonize with wood tones which make the place feel cozy, warm and welcoming
  • Textiles tend to soften the room
  • The most common focal point in the living room is the fireplace
  • Overall, the rooms are organic and basic.

Bungalow and Light Colors

Since the bungalow is a small house, it is best to steer clear from dark colors. Darker colors can make homes appear smaller. Use lighter shades in order to open up spaces and make them appear airy and bright.

Bungalow and Wall Mounts

Floor space in bungalows are primed spots so you might want to utilize all the available wall space for your bookcases and wall sconces.

Bungalows and Rounded Furniture

Arrange your furniture against the walls or you can invest in rounded pieces that would fit into corners.

Bungalows and Pocket Doors

Doors can also take up floor space when they swing out so install pocket doors instead. Sliding doors spell easy entrance and exit into your bungalow.

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