Bungalow Style: Creating Classic Interiors in Your Arts and Crafts Home [Hardcover]

Treena M Crochet (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: January 1, 2005

The classic American bungalow is as popular today as when introduced in the Victorian era. Bungalow Style pictures 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. Common problems such as integrating modern conveniences or gaining needed space are also addressed.

Editorial Reviews

Review

Her book offers inspiration for renovators as well as new-home builders who want to capture the period's essence. -- The Houston Chronicle January 29, 2005, Saturday SECTION: STAR; Pg. 8

This colorful book deals with all the essential bungalow elements: doors, windows, walls, trim, stairs and built-in furniture. -- Omaha World-Herald (Nebraska) February 3, 2005
SECTION: LIVING; Pg. 02E;

About the Author

I wrote this book to show that there are many types of bungalows in America, not just the ones we tend to associate with Gustav Stickley--those with dark interiors and boxy furniture. Bungalows were designed for the middle class and the working class alike, and often reflect the tastes and budgets of the original homeowner. What you see inside the book are photos of homes lovingly renovated or restored by architects, interior designers, and even the homeowners themselves. The ideas presented are meant to inspire anyone who owns one of these quaint homes to think historic, but be creative when deciding to remodel or add on a new addition.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 192 pages
• Publisher: Taunton Press (January 1, 2005)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1561586234
• ISBN-13: 978-1561586233
• Product Dimensions: 9.4 x 0.9 x 10 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.6 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (24 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #47,891 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #47 in Books > Professional & Technical > Architecture > Interior Design
  • #48 in Books > Crafts, Hobbies & Home > Home Improvement & Design > How-to & Home Improvements > Home Repair
  • #87 in Books > Arts & Photography > Architectural Art & Design > Buildings

More About the Author

Award-winning and best-selling author, Treena Crochet is the owner of a Boston-based interior design firm specializing in historic restoration work providing clients with historically appropriate interior solutions for modern living. A professor for over 20 years, she has taught interior design courses in the U.S. and Middle East focusing on architectural and furniture history and historic preservation. Treena's first book, "Designer's Guide to Furniture Styles," received the Joel Polsky prize from the American Society of Interior Designers.

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

60 of 60 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Its a keeper! March 9, 2005

By Scott Pointon VINE™ VOICE

Format:Hardcover

As a librarian and a lover of Arts & Crafts style, I recommend this book to all who desire a peek at some fantastic Bungalow interiors. The color photography is stunning and that material which is covered is covered well. Though the pictures will be enticing to anyone fond of this architecture, I consider the text to be aimed at newbies. Having said that, the chapter on "What Style is Your Home" describing basic architectural hallmarks of various Bungalows is especially well written, albeit very basic.

At merely 186 pages, there are five chapters that lighly cover everything from Bungalow architecture to woodwork and interior details. There are even chapters that deal with making a Bungalow livable in the modern world ("Finding and Creating Space" & "Today's Classic Interior")

Whether you are seeking a coffee table book of beautiful photographs or are just beginning to research this topic, I highly recommend this book.

53 of 55 people found the following review helpful

4.0 out of 5 stars Houses, er, too large July 5, 2005

By Simon St.Laurent

Format:Hardcover

There's a lot of good in this book, and it's given me a few ideas for my own arts-and-crafts vernacular house, but at the same time it's frustrating. Lots of the pictures feel (or explicitly state) that they're from houses much larger than the classic 900-2000 square foot bungalow.

Given that Taunton is also the publisher of The Not So Big House and a few books on cottages, it's a little strange to see bungalows recast so large, either built bigger or with additions tastefully tucked out of view from the street.

While I like most of the details they show, their approach (perhaps necessary to include the new bungalows being built today) means that a lot of the coziness small bungalows naturally offered is missing, replaced by modern open plans and a lot of period trim and woodwork that can't quite make up the difference.

31 of 33 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Beautifully Illustrated From All Across America February 8, 2005

By John Matlock

Format:Hardcover

Nearly every small town or big city has a district of bungalow style houses built around the time of the first world war. In recent years these houses, often in tree lined neighborhoods that are nearby downtime, convenient to schools, libraries, universities, shopping and medical care have begun to be restored to their original condition and have upgraded their surrounding areas to a more gentrified/desirable locale.

This book, primarily of beautiful interior photographs shows how these houses must have looked when they were built, and how they can be remodeled with a sense of style and still have the conveniences of a modern kitchen built in. The author is president of a Boston based interior design firm that specializes in historic restoration that is still appropriate for modern living.

The illustrations in this book cover a wide range of styles from all over the country. It is an invaluable reference to anyone considering the restoration of a bungalow style house.