Bungalow Style House
Era: 1900–1930, revived today
A bungalow is a compact, mostly single-story house with a low roof, a deep front porch and an efficient plan with few hallways. Bungalows spread across America in the early 1900s as affordable homes for a growing middle class, often with Craftsman detailing.
Their size and front porch give bungalows a friendly street presence. Modern bungalows keep the footprint and porch, adding larger windows, open kitchens and simpler, contemporary materials.
Key features of a bungalow style house
Low profile
One or one-and-a-half stories under a low-pitched roof.
Front porch
Deep and welcoming, often with tapered columns.
Dormers
A single dormer lighting the half-story upstairs.
Efficient plan
Living room at the front, few corridors.
Natural finishes
Wood siding, shingles, brick or stucco.
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Restyle my house freeCommon questions
What is a bungalow style house?
A compact one- or one-and-a-half story home with a low roof, a deep front porch and an efficient, open plan.
Is a bungalow the same as a ranch?
No — bungalows are smaller and taller-roofed with a front porch and often a half-story, while ranches are long and low on wide lots.
How do I modernize a bungalow?
Keep the porch and proportions, update siding and colors, enlarge rear windows and refresh the landscaping.