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<\/a>Bungalows are making a come back across the country and especially in Charlotte. \u00a0Many of us have noticed the new construction bungalows popping up across town. \u00a0It’s no wonder this classic architectural style is popular once again, with loads of character and practicality all in one, bungalows are stylish and have quintessential curb-appeal that beckons home buyers in any market. \u00a0Originally, architectural\u00a0methods attributed to what we know as the bungalow were originally developed in India. \u00a0These homes were traditionally small, one-story and had a wide veranda in the front portion of the house.<\/p>\n

In the early 1900s well through the 1920s,\u00a0the\u00a0bungalow style caught on across the U.S. and was made popular by mail-order advertisements\u00a0like the\u00a0Sears-Roebuck & Company’s Home Builder’s Catalog. \u00a0<\/em>Ready-to-build homes were affordable and with just a few alterations for local codes and conditions, the plans could be built using all local (regionally-specific)\u00a0materials. This was the\u00a0 perfect solution for families who did not have access to large construction\u00a0companies or builders in their immediate\u00a0area! \u00a0Check out the Sears Online Archives<\/a> for some wonderful advertisements for\u00a0build-it-yourself, mail-order homes.<\/p>\n

As for today, there are many reasons why the bungalow is still a preferred style. \u00a0For one they have a\u00a0convenient floor plan featuring a sensible layout with all of the\u00a0living areas (kitchen, dining, living rooms) located on the main\u00a0floor. \u00a0With qualities like lots of windows for lovely natural light, earthy hardwoods,\u00a0practical, space-saving built-in shelving and\u00a0bookcases, bungalows are accommodating and classically stylish!<\/p>\n

Want to learn more? Check out a list <\/a>of variations on the Bungalow Style.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Ranch Bungalow –<\/strong> This style of bungalow has all the bedrooms\u00a0 arranged on one side of the home with the kitchen, living, dining and family\u00a0 room on the other side. These homes are small in size and typically only have\u00a0 two bedrooms located near the back of the home.<\/p>\n

Raised Bungalows –<\/strong> This style of bungalow has part of the basement\u00a0 above ground so that more light can enter this area of the home. A raised\u00a0 bungalow\u2019s design allows an entry with a higher ceiling and many have the\u00a0 garage located in the basement as a drive-under garage.<\/p>\n

Chalet Bungalow –<\/strong> This bungalow layout includes a second\u00a0 story loft, but still keeps all the main living areas on the first floor so it\u00a0 is still classified as a bungalow.<\/p>\n

Craftsman Bungalow –<\/strong> Created during the Arts and Crafts\u00a0 movement, this common style includes low-pitch roof lines, a gabled or hipped\u00a0 roof, overhanging eaves and decorative exterior brackets. A covered front porch\u00a0 is another common feature of the Craftsman style. (very popular)<\/p>\n

California Bungalow –<\/strong> The California Bungalow was widely\u00a0 popular from 1910 to 1925 and is an 1 1\/2 story variation of the traditional\u00a0 bungalow style.<\/p>\n

Chicago Bungalow –<\/strong> Another popular variation of the\u00a0 Traditional Bungalow, this style used brick on the exterior, has 1 1\/2 stories\u00a0 and a full basement. This style was relatively narrow in width in order to\u00a0 accommodate smaller city lots.<\/p>\n

Milwaukee Bungalow –<\/strong> Similar to the Chicago Bungalow, a\u00a0 couple differences between the two styles are this version featured a gable\u00a0 perpendicular to the street and white stucco on the bottom portion of the\u00a0 exterior of the home.<\/p>\n

Michigan Bungalow –<\/strong> This Arts and Crafts style bungalow\u00a0 sprang up all over Detroit from 1910 to 1925 and is widely seen in this area\u00a0 still today.<\/p>\n

In search of your bungalow home? \u00a0Search some of these hip\u00a0listings<\/a>\u00a0today!<\/p>\n

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