Customer Reviews

American Bungalow

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If you're into bungalows or craftsman furnishing and decor, this magazine is a "must have". I was thrilled to discover it and read it cover to cover, both for the articles and for the ads, which show hard-to-find items for bungalows by small suppliers as well as big ones.

The articles cover restored old homes and new ones in the style -- how they are decorated and maintained -- and there are lots of examples of what people have done with their bungalows. There is a newsletter section at the back with pertinent events and information about preservation and bungalow neighborhoods across the country.

At first I was put off by the price, but as magazines go, American Bungalow is a real standout. In fact it looks more like a book than a magazine. The photography and design are first rate. I just wish it were more frequent than 4 times a year.

I LOVE THIS MAGAZINE! However, a 1 year subscription to this beautiful magazine is only $29.95, not $44.32 (as Amazon is charging). If you go to the American Bungalow website to place your order, you will get it much cheaper and much faster. Ambungalow.com

Not only does this magazine highlight the "before & after" photos of renovating these beautiful houses, they also offer project ideas, tips & techniques, sources for materials, and great historical data as well. We've solved many of the "remuddling" mysteries of our bungalow by relying on ABM. Of equal importance is their online forum--a group of bungalow-friendly individuals from around the country who trade ideas, advice and support. This is an active and knowledgeable community. If you fall in love with the magazine, you can get back issues through the website. It's beautifully done.

I first discovered American Bungalow magazine about a year ago and was instantly hooked! This magazine is full of helpful information for anyone who is interested in the era of the American Arts and Crafts movement (architecture, furniture, and decor). Although I do not own a bungalow house, I would love to someday. It doesn't matter whether your interest in these houses is scholarly or practical. As a woodworker who loves to build classic A&C furniture, I value the magazine for its ability to show me beautiful photographs of this timeless furniture in its natural context - a bungalow house! The ads are a great resource for all things Bungalow and Arts&Crafts, and the stories about famous bungalows and bungalow neighborhoods are very inspiring to the house lovers among us.

Treat yourself to this magazine - I highly recommend it!

I love this magazine.
I have a hard time justifying it as a magazine though- it's not your usual "full of ads and worthless information" magazine. This one is a keeper. I have a shelf devoted to them (and I know when one is missing too- don't even ask to borrow one!) I hear that even the back issues sell on Ebay for huge amounts of money. It means that much to a lot of people.
I find myself scurrying to my mailbox hoping to find it every 3 months- once I receive it I relish in it for days- I have bought two subscriptions just to keep the harmony in my marriage when it arrives and my husband wants to read too. Problem solved for under $30!
Really it's not a magazine subscription- it's a magazine prescription for the dreamer in all of us- there is joy, awe, and lots of ooh's and ahh's on each and every page.
Even if you don't own a bungalow- like me- it is still an inspiration for those that wish they could and those that admire the lifestyle and memories that old homes bring to heart. American Bungalow takes me back to Grandma's house and to me that is what makes me love the magazine all that much more. It's not just reading the articles (which are wonderful) it's the feeling the magazine produces (the wonderful photos)that never lets me down- to once again be in Grandma's house. The "feeling" of the home I wish to have.

Cost of subscription- 29.95
Having to have all Back Issues- 200.00
Feelings of being where you felt safe and at peace- Priceless.

This is the magazine that best reflects the original spirit of the Arts & Crafts, bungalow, craftsman and closely-related styles. It manages a nice blend of coverage of older houses, furniture, and decor while mixing in renovation, the occasional modern adaptation, preservation activities, research and historical articles, and so on. The magazine is expensive and only comes out quarterly, but production values are high, the content is wonderful, and even the ads rise to the level of serving as a sourcebook. This is one of the few magazines to which we subscribe that we keep.

Again, expensive compared to most magazines, particularly on a subscription basis, but jewels tend to be expensive!

I received a subscription of this magazine as a Christmas gift. Every issue is filled with beautiful images of wonderful bungalow homes. Great articles, lot's of useful info. For me, each issue is like a wish book of the home I'd like to own someday.

American Bungalow is hands down a gorgeous piece of work. I love everything about this magazine. It is part of what I consider the "Holy Trio" of Arts & Crafts magazines. All of which are of brilliant quality, in honor of the quality of the Arts and Crafts (Craftsman) movement they cover. I couldn't possibly choose between any of the magazines so I get them all. What can I say, I love this stuff. It is absolutely beautiful.

I love old houses, and own a craftsman bungalow, so I devour every page in this magazine, including the ads.

I have hoarded and reread all the magazines since starting my subscription in 2001. I love the clean, uncluttered lines of craftsmen era furniture, art, and even humble household items.