Bungalow house plans offer 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 offer cottage-like charm while featuring characteristics that promote a relaxed and informal lifestyle.
Generally, Bungalow house plans are designed as one and a half story homes that have a low profile and low-slung roof lines. Although they are smaller in appearance, these house plans provide spacious and comfortable living quarters on the inside. The spacious atmosphere is created through open floorplans that don't require hallways; instead all of the rooms connect to one another. Bungalows often feature charming and usable exteriors with large covered front porches.
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 that they share a common theme since each house plan style has it's own unique design influences.
Craftsman house plans were very popular from the late 19th century through the 1930's, and have recently enjoyed a reemergence in popularity. The appeal of these homes is they present a charismatic "arts and crafts" style, while still being simple and economical to build. Because they are a variation of the bungalow home, they offer ample living space with a cozy, cottage like appeal. Common design elements on the interior of these homes include stone, stained or leaded glass windows, and beamed ceilings. Stone elements are popular on the exterior of Craftsman homes too, as is stucco siding and wood or dark wainscoting.
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.
