Plan 18267BE: Simply Simple One Story Bungalow (2024)

FAQs

What is a bungalow house plan? ›

Bungalow floor plan designs are typically simple, compact and longer than they are wide. Also, like their Craftsman cousin, bungalow house designs tend to sport cute curb appeal by way of a wide front porch (or stoop) supported by tapered or paired columns and low-slung rooflines.

A chalet bungalow is a bungalow with a second-story loft. The loft may be extra space over the garage. It is often space to the side of a great room with a vaulted ceiling area. The building is marketed as a bungalow with loft because the main living areas of the house are on one floor.

bungalow, single-storied house with a sloping roof, usually small and often surrounded by a veranda. The name derives from a Hindi word meaning “a house in the Bengali style” and came into English during the era of the British administration of India.

“Bungalow-style homes generally have a covered porch with square columns that serve as the greeting spot of the home, as well as a low-pitched roof and double-hung windows.”

Tips for Small Bungalow House Plans

Avoid too many ornate details or architectural features. While keeping the overall design simple, pay attention to the details that can enhance the bungalow's character and functionality such as a fireplace, exposed brick or beams, and built-in storage units.

In Northern California among other areas in the country, a backyard cottage, also known as a granny flat, accessory dwelling unit (ADU), or laneway house, is a small structure that can be attached to or separate from the main house.

Theory: Two-story houses make an efficient use of the foundation, and roof by covering up to twice as much square footage as a one-story home would. The downside is that much of that gain in value is lost because additional unusable floorspace that gets absorbed by staircases.

Compact footprint: Bungalows are generally known to be small and cozy, with less square footage than typical single family homes. Open floor plan: All of the living space in a bungalow—including living room, kitchen, dining area, storage, and sometimes even bedrooms—tends to be open, rather than divided into rooms.

Bungalow: Bungalows are often built on larger plots of land in order to accommodate their single-level layout. The increase in land size brings a corresponding increase in land taxes. Two-story house: A two-story home can maximize your living space on smaller plots of land, which leads to lower land taxes.

However, a bungalow is generally a relatively small house that typically ranges from 800 to 2,000 square feet. Bungalow floor plans are known for their efficient use of space and open floor plans, making them ideal for smaller families or empty nesters.

How many rooms does a bungalow have? ›

A bungalow is generally a small, detached, single-story home without stairs, but the building can have another partial story, attic, and a basem*nt. Sometimes called a cottage, the house usually has two to four bedrooms, one or two bathrooms and a covered front porch.