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The Arts & Crafts Bungalow - Style and Interior Design

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This lens is dedicated to Arts & Crafts Bungalows, in honor of my first house, a 1928 Arts & Crafts bungalow. Here you will find resources for decorating, renovating, and enjoying your own bungalow.

 

 

Bungalow on Wikipedia 

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A bungalow (, ) is a type of single-storey house that originated in India. The word derives from the Gujarati word ba?glo, which in turn came from Hindustani ba?gl?. It means "Bengali", used elliptically for a "house in the Bengal style".Online Etymology Dictionary Such houses were traditionally small, only one story, thatched and had a wide veranda.Bartleby.com Bungalows today are a type of house that is usually single story or one and a half stories, and can be quite large.

In India and Pakistan, the term bungalow refers to any single-family unit (i.e., a house), as opposed to an apartment building, which is the norm for Indian and Pakistani middle-class city living. The Indian sub-continent usage is different from the North American usage insofar as a bungalow can be a quite large, multi-storied building which houses a single extended family. In India and Pakistan, owning a bungalow is a highly significant status symbol.

In Singapore and Malaysia, the term bungalow was originally made popular by the British who popularized this building typology ( though the British use of Bungalow strictly refers to single-story houses ). It is now used to refer to a detached, single family residential dwelling usually of two to three story with its own compound.

In South Africa, the term bungalow never refers to a residential house but means a small holiday house, a small log house or a wooden beach house.

Arts & Crafts Movement and Style 

OldHomes.com
This resource explains the Arts & Crafts style and identifying features. There are additional resources including links and books on the Arts & Crafts style.
The Arts & Crafts Society
In the spirit of the societies created during the early 20th century in response to the Arts & Crafts Movement, this site has been created to provide an online "home" for the present-day Arts & Crafts Movement community.
American Bungalow
American Bungalow magazine is published in the interest of preserving and restoring the modest American 20th century home, the Bungalow, and the rich lifestyle that it affords.

This website features explanations for what constitutes a Bungalow, as well as how to identify what style of bungalow you have. The Arts & Crafts, or Craftsman, is only one of several styles of bungalows.
Craftsman Bungalow on Wikipedia
The American Craftsman Style or the American Arts and Crafts Movement is an American domestic architectural and interior design style popular from the 1900s to the early 1930s.

This entry covers the style, architectural elements, and photos of Arts & Crafts, or Craftsman Bungalows.

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Books on Bungalows and Cottages 

Bungalow Style: Creating Classic Interiors in Your Arts and Crafts Home

Amazon Price: $19.47 (as of 05/16/2008)

Bungalows: Design Ideas for Renovating, Remodeling, and Building New (Updating Classic America)

Amazon Price: $13.57 (as of 05/16/2008)

The Bungalow: America's Arts and Crafts Home

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Bungalow: The Ultimate Arts & Crafts Home

Amazon Price: $32.00 (as of 05/16/2008)

500 Bungalows

Amazon Price: $10.36 (as of 05/16/2008)

Magazines for Vintage Home Enthusiasts 

American Bungalow
Focuses on preserving and restoring the modest American 20th century home, the Bungalow, and the rich lifestyle that it affords.
Arts & Crafts Homes and the Revival
This magazine highlights the Arts & Crafts style, the bungalow in particular. It is compared to American Bungalow and Style 1900.
Home
This magazine is edited for the American home owner and home enthusiast. It serves as a remodeling and decorating resource for the home owner interested in learning more about architecture, building remodeling, decorating, furnishings, landscaping, products, entertaining and tabletop decorations. It also includes the latest names, developments, and sources within the home improvement field.
Natural Home
Natural Home brings together the best in home design and natural living. This bimonthly magazine provides practical ideas, inspiring examples, expert opinions and timely information about the circle of life that we call home. Featuring sustainable, healthy homes and the latest earth-friendly products and services, Natural Home is designed for today's growing market of eco-savvy homeowners.
Old House Journal
The editorial focus of this magazine is on restoring, maintaining and decorating homes built before 1950. The magazine provides practical, step-by-step articles on rehabilitation, preservation and restoration for both professionals and knowledgeable homeowners. Its editorial content includes technical and how-to articles, reviews of architectural and period decorating styles, old house restoration case histories, product reviews and evaluations, readers' hints and tips and sources for hard-to-find products and materials.
Renovation Style
Renovation Style focuses on the connection between old houses and the owners. It covers home, architecture, landscaping and gardening, interior design, kitchens, baths, historical communities, new products, and renovation personalities. It presents a focus on old homes and a decidedly feminine aesthetic.
Style 1900
Style 1900 focuses on the Arts & Crafts movement of the early 20th century.
This Old House
This Old House focuses on appreciation of craftsmanship and fine design, with the idea that the best value is derived from informed planning and the usage of premium materials and workmanship. Detailed information and photography provide an understanding of the equipment, materials and techniques needed to renovate a home, as well as how to communicate more effectively with architects, contractors, craftsmen, and designers.

Decorate Your Bungalow Kitchen 

There are many different approaches you can take with your Bungalow kitchen. I like to try to play up the Bungalow touches such as built-ins and period-style cabinetry, while blending in some more modern touches such as stainless appliances.

You can take the total retro approach and choose appliances from Elmira Stove Works, or you can go totally modern. Always bear in mind that kitchens and bathrooms are the rooms that traditionally add the most to your home's resale value when you decide to renovate or decorate.

Bungalow Kitchens

Some great ideas for renovating and decorating your Bungalow kitchen.

Amazon Price: $26.37 (as of 05/16/2008)

White Buffet with Hutch

Great style for a Bungalow kitchen.

Amazon Price: $299.99 (as of 05/16/2008)

French vintage style boxed gift set with Apron and oven mitt, cream, beige and red with floral

French country style for your kitchen.

Amazon Price: $25.99 (as of 05/16/2008)

Carolina Cottage Essex Dining Table, Antique Parchment

Cottage style kitchen furniture.

Amazon Price: $238.58 (as of 05/16/2008)

Typhoon Retro Revolution 8-Pound Spring Scale, Diner Blue

This cute little vintage-style scale comes in 6 different colors.

Amazon Price: $26.24 (as of 05/16/2008)

Decorate and Restore Your Bungalow 

Craftsman Doors
Order your custom Craftsman door here - tons of styles to choose from.
Restoration Hardware
Restoration Hardware sells furniture and period-style decor for decorating your bungalow.
Vintage Tub and Bath
Purchase vintage style kitchen and bathroom fixtures here. Clawfoot tubs, console sinks, farmhouse sinks and more.

Decorate Your Bungalow Bedroom 

I like to mix antiques with vintage-style pieces and modern pieces for an eclectic look. There is no written rule that says your home decor must all be of the same period. I also like to mix dark woods with light woods and white cottage style.

Bungalow Basics Bedrooms (Bungalow Basics)

Get some Bungalow Bedroom design ideas.

Amazon Price: $12.95 (as of 05/16/2008)

Oyster Bay Lighting Posey Large Table Multi

Try a pair of these for your matching nightstands.

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Country Living Magazine 

Country Living
Country Living is a great magazine featuring Cottage and Bungalow style that might not be normally associated with country style, as both can also be considered traditional depending on the design emphasis. French Country is another popular design style that crosses over into cottage and bungalow style. All of these styles are prominently featured in Country Living. This is one of the resources I use to clip photos for my scrapbook on design ideas.

Go online to view more decorating ideas at iVillage - Country Living - Decorating

Decorate Your Bungalow Exterior 

Add some cute Bungalow touches to your Bungalow exterior.

Bungalow Details: Exterior

Get some design ideas for decorating the exterior of your Bungalow.

Amazon Price: $25.97 (as of 05/16/2008)

Traditional Decorative Vertical Mailbox - Black

If your local post office allows boxes on the house, this makes a nice touch.

Amazon Price: $49.99 (as of 05/16/2008)

Marble-and-Iron Bistro Set

Add a small seating area to the front porch.

Amazon Price: (as of 05/16/2008)

5' Red Cedar Straightback Porch Swing

No Bungalow porch is complete without a porch swing.

Amazon Price: $419.00 (as of 05/16/2008)

Harrison Solid Oak Classic Styled Rocking Chair: Natural Finish

A rocking chair (or pair) adds to the charm of the exterior.

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Cottage Living Magazine 

Cottage Living

Cottage Living is a great magazine for living the cottage lifestyle. An excellent resource for coming up with decorating ideas. Cottage style includes Shabby Chic, lots of white, Spring decorating accents like pink, green and yellow. Cottage style can also be very minimilist. Many of those into the cottage lifestyle prefer very small spaces that are comfortable and homey. Revitalization is key.

Decorate Your Bungalow Bathroom 

Restore and decorate your bungalow bathroom. Console sinks and clawfoot tubs make great choices for fixtures.

Bungalow Bathrooms (Bungalow Basics)

Design ideas for decorating your Bungalow bathroom.

Amazon Price: $26.37 (as of 05/16/2008)

Taymor Bath Caddy Spa/Gift Set

Bath caddy for your Claw foot tub

Amazon Price: $35.99 (as of 05/16/2008)

Shabby Chic Swirl Glass Cotton Jar - Pink

There is a complete line of the Swirl Glass bath accessories available.

Amazon Price: $13.69 (as of 05/16/2008)

European Deck Mount Clawfoot Tub (Unpainted) - Brushed Nickel - 54 inch

Complete your bungalow bathroom with a clawfoot tub!

Amazon Price: $1,650.00 (as of 05/16/2008)

Decorate Your Bungalow Garden 

A Bungalow garden should be an outdoor oasis of color and plantlife. Small stepping stone pathways through the trees and flowers could lead to a bench, a gazebo, or a swing. Decorate the garden with benches, sundial, birdbath, arbor, trees, flowers, plants, or a water garden.

Free Shipping! Solid Cedar American-made 4 foot Monet Garden Bench

A necessary addition to the garden.

Amazon Price: $200.00 (as of 05/16/2008)

Indoor or Outdoor Solar Garden Fountain

A Bungalow needs a fountain - this style works in a garden that is lush with plants and flowers.

Amazon Price: (as of 05/16/2008)

LR Nelson 320015 Sunterra Butterfly Gardens Complete Pond Kit

Add a water garden with koi.

Amazon Price: $83.74 (as of 05/16/2008)

Canterbury Garden Shed 7x9

This would make a nice shed or outdoor room at the back of your garden.

Amazon Price: (as of 05/16/2008)

All Things Cedar GA87U Garden Arbor

Arbors are a must for the garden.

Amazon Price: $253.33 (as of 05/16/2008)

Architectural Finds on eBay 

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Decorate Your Bungalow Living Room 

Antiques are always a good choice, but mixing in new pieces with a vintage feel can also work. Adding some decorating touches that blend the vintage with the modern is always a good idea.

Bungalow Basics: Living Rooms

Basics on Bungalow living room decor.

Amazon Price: $10.36 (as of 05/16/2008)

9x12 Hand Knotted 100% Wool Rug

Amazon Price: $4,039.00 (as of 05/16/2008)

Mission Style on eBay 

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Guestbook 

Leave your comments!

kansasww

Nice lens and some great sources listed. 5 stars

Posted March 07, 2008

RyanRE

Nice Lens Jen. I recently created my own lens about Craftsman Style home. I actually renovated a Craftsman Bungalow myself a few years ago. You scored a 5* with me.

Posted February 28, 2008

mn3guy

I used to work for an online B

Posted August 16, 2007

HYENASILKS

Cool lens! If you're redecorating, you should check out this collection of silk fabrics!

Posted August 13, 2007

zamhaziq

great , very nice bungalow and Decorate, i like it, 5 star

Posted August 12, 2007

 
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