American Bungalow Style

In the tradition of The Wright Style, this lush volume captures the charm of that Arts and Crafts-era building type called the bungalow--and provides a wealth of ideas for restoring and decorating these historic American homes. 300+ full-color photos. 14 black & white photos. Line drawings.

The classic American bungalow is as popular today as when introduced in the Victorian era. This title shows a wide variety of interior details and describes how to add or restore elements that suggest a historic flair while keeping the home comfortable and functional.

Dissecting the "bungalow," the author presents the basics of Arts & Craftstyle through hundreds of color photographs, focusing on the unique furniturend lamp designs, as well as the materials used to construct them. 15,000irst printing.

Classic, adaptable, livable--it's clear why the bungalow is such an enduring, popular house type. And now Cigliano and Smalling have made clear how to restore a bungalow--authentically, stylishly, and affordably. From a Chicago Prairie School-influenced home to a California Mission home, readers are taken on a tour of five bungalows of different styles and locales, and guided through the historical, architectural, and decorating issues that impact all bungalows. Color and black-and-white photographs highlight detailed explanations about restoring every room of a bungalow, with special attention given to the hallmarks of bungalow living. Generations of bungalow owners, drawn to its clean simplicity, will appreciate this sensitive, thorough, and inspirational restoration guide.

A well-known architectural historian explores the bungalow both as an art form and an architectural document reflecting middle-class life in early 20th-century America. With plans, interiors, furnishings, more. 193 illustrations.

Here are 112 of the most popular and economic blueprints of the early 20th century — plus an illustration or photograph of each completed house. A wonderful time capsule that still offers a wealth of valuable insights.

Take a photographic tour of the most popular periods and fashions in interior design and architecture. Each book features the insights of an expert design writer and numerous fine examples of a particular style's architectural elements, period and geographic facets, and distinguishing decorative flourishes. Stunning photography showcases both exterior and interior details to give readers a full understanding of each style. Informative and inspiring, this series presents design writing at its best. A must-have for home design enthusiasts!