Arts & Crafts Bungalow
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.
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: $19.77 (as of 07/12/2009) 
Bungalows: Design Ideas for Renovating, Remodeling, and Building New (Updating Classic America)
Amazon Price: $14.96 (as of 07/12/2009)
The Bungalow: America's Arts and Crafts Home
Amazon Price: (as of 07/12/2009)
Bungalow The Ultimate Arts & Crafts Home
Amazon Price: $31.50 (as of 07/12/2009)
500 Bungalows
Amazon Price: $10.36 (as of 07/12/2009)
Magazines for Decorating and Restoration
- 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.
- New Old House
New Old House is the original restoration magazine. Step-by-step, "how-to" instructions for old house restorations projects in every issue.- 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
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 07/12/2009)
White Buffet with Hutch
Great style for a Bungalow kitchen.
Amazon Price: $299.99 (as of 07/12/2009)
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: (as of 07/12/2009)
Carolina Cottage Essex Hardwood Dining Table, Antique Parchment
Cottage style kitchen furniture.
Amazon Price: (as of 07/12/2009)
Typhoon Retro Revolution 8-Pound Spring Scale, Diner Blue
This cute little vintage-style scale comes in 6 different colors.
Amazon Price: (as of 07/12/2009)
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
Bungalow Basics Bedrooms
Get some Bungalow Bedroom design ideas.
Amazon Price: $12.95 (as of 07/12/2009)
Oyster Bay Lighting Posey Large Table Multi
Try a pair of these for your matching nightstands.
Amazon Price: (as of 07/12/2009)
Oscar by Oscar de la Renta Covent Garden Full/Queen Duvet Cover
Cottage bedding
Amazon Price: (as of 07/12/2009)
Country Living Magazine
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
Bungalow Details Exterior
Get some design ideas for decorating the exterior of your Bungalow.
Amazon Price: $26.37 (as of 07/12/2009)
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 07/12/2009)
Harrison Solid Oak Classic Styled Rocking Chair: Natural Finish
A rocking chair (or pair) adds to the charm of the exterior.
Amazon Price: (as of 07/12/2009)
Cottage Style
Easy Cottage Style: Comfortable Interiors for Country Living
Amazon Price: $19.77 (as of 07/12/2009)
List Price: $29.95
Easy Cottage Style
Cottage Living Magazine
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
Bungalow Bathrooms (Bungalow Basics)
Design ideas for decorating your Bungalow bathroom.
Amazon Price: (as of 07/12/2009)
Taymor Bath Caddy Spa/Gift Set
Bath caddy for your Claw foot tub
Amazon Price: $39.99 (as of 07/12/2009)
Decorate Your Bungalow Garden
Canterbury Garden Shed 7x9
This would make a nice shed or outdoor room at the back of your garden.
Amazon Price: (as of 07/12/2009)
Bungalow Birdhouse- Gray with Green Roof
Amazon Price: $74.99 (as of 07/12/2009)
Decorate Your Bungalow Living Room
Bungalow Basics: Living Rooms
Basics on Bungalow living room decor.
Amazon Price: $10.36 (as of 07/12/2009)
Antique Style Upholstered Tapestry Victorian Fabric Accent Chair
Amazon Price: (as of 07/12/2009)
9x12 Hand Knotted 100% Wool Rug
Amazon Price: (as of 07/12/2009)
Inexpensive Affordable Beautiful Discount - 23" Fujian Calligraphy Two-Drawer End Table Nightstand
Amazon Price: $199.99 (as of 07/12/2009)
Mission Style Tiffany Floor Lamp
Amazon Price: $59.99 (as of 07/12/2009)
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totalhealth wrote...
Though we are not living in a bungalow, I like seeing it because it feels very homy. great resource for designing and decorating bungalow houses.
Posted March 05, 2009
JaguarJulie wrote...
Your bungalow looks lovely from the outside. My grandmother lived in a bungalow in Cleveland for many many years. It was a 2 BR/1 BA -- they raised the room in the backyard to make a dormer that she rented out for extra income.
Posted December 17, 2008
jill_butler wrote...
Great lens! You've put together some really great information and resources on cottage redecoration. I'd love it if you'd drop by my lens and say hi when you have the chance.
Posted September 07, 2008
beachbum_gabby wrote...
the typical country house. well done review about Bungalow arts and designs. 5* for the great job!
Posted July 01, 2008
ElizabethJeanAllen wrote...
Now that the kids are grown, we want to downsize to a bungalow. If the market ever smooths out, we will.
great lens. Lots of neat ideas.
5*
Lizzy
Posted June 12, 2008
by jenms
I'm a web designer and internet marketer. I used to own the cute lil 1928 Arts & Crafts bungalow in the photo to the left. I now have an old Victorian...
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