Berea, Ky., David and Heather Hurst
My wife and I have always loved older homes and were excited when this bungalow came on the market.We were,in turn,very disappointed to find out that it sold within a week. A month and a half later, we discovered the deal had fallen through and the house was again up for sale. We immediately made an offer and purchased the house to restore.We researched the home and learned that it is an Aladdin pre-cut.
My wife and I have always loved older homes and were excited when this bungalow came on the market.We were,in turn,very disappointed to find out that it sold within a week. A month and a half later, we discovered the deal had fallen through and the house was again up for sale. We immediately made an offer and purchased the house to restore.We researched the home and learned that it is an Aladdin pre-cut.Tulsa, Okla., Mark and René Capron
When we discovered a vacant lot for sale in an old neighborhood in Midtown Tulsa, we found our opportunity to build our dream home in the Arts and Crafts style. As a landscape architect, I was able to design the home myself and produce the construction plans with the help of a local home designer. We stayed with the Craftsman influence in the interior as well with simple trim and built-in shelves.
When we discovered a vacant lot for sale in an old neighborhood in Midtown Tulsa, we found our opportunity to build our dream home in the Arts and Crafts style. As a landscape architect, I was able to design the home myself and produce the construction plans with the help of a local home designer. We stayed with the Craftsman influence in the interior as well with simple trim and built-in shelves.Oakland, Calif., Tonda Fuller
When I started house hunting late last year, I knew I wanted something cozy, with heaps of vintage charm. More than just a house, I wanted a home. In short: I wanted a bungalow (having grown up in a Bungaloid Foursquare, I come by my preference naturally). I found just what I was dreaming of in this 1916 California Craftsman.While clearly a “fixer,” it has great bones, unpainted woodwork (including wainscoting) in the living and dining rooms, beautiful built-ins, and even a nice sized yard for my Neapolitan Mastiffs.
When I started house hunting late last year, I knew I wanted something cozy, with heaps of vintage charm. More than just a house, I wanted a home. In short: I wanted a bungalow (having grown up in a Bungaloid Foursquare, I come by my preference naturally). I found just what I was dreaming of in this 1916 California Craftsman.While clearly a “fixer,” it has great bones, unpainted woodwork (including wainscoting) in the living and dining rooms, beautiful built-ins, and even a nice sized yard for my Neapolitan Mastiffs.
Mount Sinai, N.Y., Manny C.
My bungalow, circa 1935–37, has been worked on over the years to keep it in good condition. It is located on a road in what was originally a summer bungalow community when the homes were built. My family and I live here all year round. It is affordable, manageable, safe and most of all cozy.We burn wood for added warmth during winter storms and it really feels like a “little house on the prairie.” I love the bungalow life and would not trade it for anything!
My bungalow, circa 1935–37, has been worked on over the years to keep it in good condition. It is located on a road in what was originally a summer bungalow community when the homes were built. My family and I live here all year round. It is affordable, manageable, safe and most of all cozy.We burn wood for added warmth during winter storms and it really feels like a “little house on the prairie.” I love the bungalow life and would not trade it for anything!
Des Moines, Iowa, Eric Burmeister and Casey Smith
This 1923 Craftsman Bungalow is located in a quiet westside neighbor¬hood of typical 1920s bungalows and two-stories. Most of the original Craftsman details on the exterior and inside remain and have been restored.The house is a form of airplane bungalow with a winterized second-story sleeping porch that now serves as a master bedroom with a fantastic view over the neighborhood.This house proves it is possible to downsize and upstyle.
This 1923 Craftsman Bungalow is located in a quiet westside neighbor¬hood of typical 1920s bungalows and two-stories. Most of the original Craftsman details on the exterior and inside remain and have been restored.The house is a form of airplane bungalow with a winterized second-story sleeping porch that now serves as a master bedroom with a fantastic view over the neighborhood.This house proves it is possible to downsize and upstyle.East Point, Ga., Tony Godinho
Our 1928 Tudor-style bungalow is known as “The Judge’s house,” as a city judge and his family lived here for many years.The work we’re doing to bring this special home and its gardens back to their former glory is truly a labor of love. Future plans include expansion of the kitchen and conversion of the attic to a master suite. Fortunately, we live next door to one of the principals of a company that specializes in historically appropriate renovations.
Our 1928 Tudor-style bungalow is known as “The Judge’s house,” as a city judge and his family lived here for many years.The work we’re doing to bring this special home and its gardens back to their former glory is truly a labor of love. Future plans include expansion of the kitchen and conversion of the attic to a master suite. Fortunately, we live next door to one of the principals of a company that specializes in historically appropriate renovations.launceston,Tasmania, Australia, Angus Martin
This original-condition, 1920s California-style bungalow was built circa 1920 in the first Australian city with electric power.The well-presented, double-brick, two-bedroom house is set on a larger, near level 761 m2 block with a great back yard featuring native plants and barbecue area. A sunny northeast aspect, a superb outlook, off-street parking and fantastic street appeal all add to the charm of this well-located home.
This original-condition, 1920s California-style bungalow was built circa 1920 in the first Australian city with electric power.The well-presented, double-brick, two-bedroom house is set on a larger, near level 761 m2 block with a great back yard featuring native plants and barbecue area. A sunny northeast aspect, a superb outlook, off-street parking and fantastic street appeal all add to the charm of this well-located home.
Oak Shores, Calif., Bill and Linda Orndorff
We built this two-story bungalow on top of a subterranean garage in 2007.We were able to preserve all but two of the site’s oak trees. The views of the oak-covered rolling hills and Lake Nacimiento are absolutely spectacular.The cabin has solid oak floors with many bungalow design features.Thanks to American Bungalow for serving as our inspiration.
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We built this two-story bungalow on top of a subterranean garage in 2007.We were able to preserve all but two of the site’s oak trees. The views of the oak-covered rolling hills and Lake Nacimiento are absolutely spectacular.The cabin has solid oak floors with many bungalow design features.Thanks to American Bungalow for serving as our inspiration.
