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| Written by Tina Fountain |
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A chalet bungalow has one and a half stories with a loft or bedrooms on the upper floor. This style of bungalow may have a steeper pitched roof and gables to add room in the upstairs. Purists would argue that this style isn't really a bungalow at all because all the living space isn't on one floor. American craftsman bungalows came about near the end of the British arts and crafts movement at the end of the 19th century. They are distinguished by their emphasis on craftsmanship and originality. You can pick them out by their use of stone and woodwork, deep overhanging eaves, low pitched roof lines, and square pillars holding up the roof outside the front entrance. You might wonder what the benefits of buying into the bungalow tradition might be now. Consider the trends we're seeing to quality smaller homes and buyers moving away from the McMansion era. This movement mirrors the trend that started the bungalow movement over a hundred years ago as a move away from the opulent Victorian houses of the time. With the emphasis we're seeing in quality crafted homes, a quality bungalow is a good choice. Whether it is an authentic craftsman bungalow or a modern adaptation, bungalows are a timeless style. Tina Fountain |
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