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Reader Submissions: Is your house a Bungalow?

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The word bungalow describes an all American housing type that can take on many forms. Follow the links on this page to see pictures of bungalow houses submitted by our readers. Tell us about your own bungalow and share pictures of your bungalow style house.

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Small House With Many Wings

I love the gable roof, the beautiful hardwood floors, the setting amongst old oak trees. I love the many many windows, the sloping ceilings and the coziness of the place. It's so lovely. The walls ha…More

The "Jewel" of Murdock, Nebraska

We love all the wonderful and original woodwork, the brick and pebble stucco on the outside and the way it sit so grand in the yard. The original detached garage is still standing also. It does have …More

Gambrel Roof Bungalow

I am not sure it is a Bungalow. I have tried to find more about it. It has a front porch with two cement blocks holding the roof up with two more framing the front walkway. It has two front rooms wit…More

Expanded Bungalow

It has a lot of the features of a bungalow, possibly craftsman style. Basement is unfinished and rough looking. First floor has some great floors and woodworking. Needs a lot of TLC. The roof is pret…More

Pyramid Roof Bungalow

The property has a lot of beautiful plants that were installed by one of the previous owners. Neighbors say he had so many plants on the property, many of them were exotic species, that after he pass…More

Bungalow With Cross Gables

Five fireplaces (one in every room but the kitchen)Tall ceilings and large windows make it light and brightMostly original detailsEntry hall with French doors into living room and parlorFrench doors…More

1920 Farmhouse Bungalow

The banister on the stairs has a crook in it.The rooms have plaster walls with plaster crown molding that is just beautiful.It has an arched doorway into the front room. The upstairs has the original…More

Easy to Heat, Easy to Clean

I love the fact my house heats up quickly due to the small size...it's easy to clean and decorate! I also love that it has forced me to scale back on extras to avoid clutter! One other thing I love a…More

The Sears Walton

I love the picture rail! The woodwork - crown molding. The darling little bathroom linen closet that also opens into the hallway. The hardwood floors. The open and light-filled main living areas - th…More

Shingle-Sided Bungalow

I love the original radiators, vitrolite tile in the kitchen and bathroom, crown and baseboard molding, and sleeping porch in rear. The front porch was screened in when we purchased the home and is a…More

Historic Bungalow in India

I think everything about the bungalow is good. High walls huge rooms It is made up of black stones. I love the basement its huge, though we never went there as it is closed since years. During the fa…More

Historic Florida Bungalow

I really like the the updates that have been made to the house. Both bathrooms and the kitchen are newly renovated with high end finishes. These updates contrast well with the rest of the house which…More

Texas Bungalow

The craftsmanship in all the details. CHARM galore! The house has a brick exterior, low sloping roof, porch across the front and porte-cochère with detached garage in back that mimics the house.…More

Hyde Park Historic District

The front is just classic and beautiful. The interior layout is functional, cozy and warm. Most of all we like where it is located, the epicenter of the Hyde Park Historic District. Many, many bungal…More

Two Florida Charmers

The first house has a great flowing floor plan, but the Craftsman style house has a "U" shaped floor plan and a boxy interior. It appears to us that the interior of the Craftsman must have been alter…More

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