Bungalow house plans - 20th century charm
If you love that charming, early 20th century style, then make sure you view our collection of bungalow house plans and Craftsman house plans. Both of these styles feature unique characteristics that were extremely poplar throughout the early 20th century and have seen a recent comeback.
Generally, Bungalow house plans are designed as one and a half story homes, and although they are smaller in appearance, provide quite comfortable living quarters on the inside. This is due to the fact that there aren't really hallways in these types of homes; all of the rooms connect to one another. Other space saving attributes of this style of home are built-in shelves, cabinets and even seats!
These homes were made popular by Charles Sumner Greene and Henry Mather Greene, who's most famous bungalow, which is in the Craftsman style, is the Gamble house, which is located in Pasadena, California.
Craftsman house plans: a variation of bungalow style
There are many variations of the bungalow style home, including Colonial, Country and Craftsman. Although all of these architectural styles fit into the bungalow family, most people would not recognize the similarities in floor plans since each has it's own unique appeal and design elements.
Craftsman house plans were very popular from the late 19th century through the 1930's, and have recently enjoyed a reemergence in popularity.
These homes have lots of features that are both arts and crafts like while still being simple and economical. Stone is often used in these types of homes as well and windows with stained or leaded glass and beamed ceilings. On the exterior, stone or stucco siding and wood or dark wainscoting are popular elements of Craftsman homes.
For more information about our bungalow style house plans, visit the Craftsman House Plans page. If you are curious about how to choose a builder or a contractor, then visit our Resources section, which offers helpful information on selecting the right professional to build your home.
