Even though there are many different types of bungalows, the style still has a defined set of characteristics that ties them all together. To that end, we’ve taken the liberty of listing some of those bungalow home characteristics below:
Main Bungalow Houses Characteristics
Exterior
- Square, tapered columns, sometimes called “bungalow columns”
- Balanced and well-proportioned, but not symmetrical, appearance from the front
- A low, exposed roof, often with beams or rafters showing
A modest front porch or veranda
Interior
- Usually 1.5 stories
- The front door opens to the main living space
- An open floor plan that lacks a formal parlor or sitting room
- Simple decorative accents
- Plenty of built-ins as a means of decoration
