The New Bungalow [Hardcover]

Matthew Bialecki (Author), Christian Gladu (Author), Jill Kessenich (Author), Jim McCord (Author), Su Bacon (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: September 24, 2001

The Arts & Crafts bungalow has been reborn, in as rich and full an array of iterations as it was in its heyday-from tight clusters of similar inexpensive housing opportunities to the grand, and arguably borderline, bungalow scale of the "ultimate bungalows" of the 1910s. The New Bungalow is a celebration of contemporary interpretations of this classic house style--an art form that symbolizes the best of the good life. It offers an alternative solution to the tract development filled with homes appliqued with various random trim details and contrived architectural components. It is a guide to creating a home that has a true, honest expression of style. Given their simple lines, spacious and open floorplans, natural tones, and colors, it is no mystery why new bungalow developments are gaining popularity. (20000101)

Editorial Reviews

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A beautifully illustrated source of ideas for owners, or would-be owners, of bungalows. (Style 1900 )

The rebirth of the Arts & Crafts bungalow is at the heart of this handsome volume that celebrated contemporary iterations of the classic house style. (Chicago Tribune )

From the Inside Flap

Contents Introduction Origins of the Bungalow Elements of Bungalow Style Renovation: Where to Start? The New Bungalow Revival Interpreting the Spirit Home Show of Details Resources Photo Credits

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Product Details

• Hardcover: 155 pages
• Publisher: Gibbs Smith, Publisher (September 24, 2001)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1586850423
• ISBN-13: 978-1586850425
• Product Dimensions: 10.4 x 10.4 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.7 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #439,700 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #23 in Books > Crafts, Hobbies & Home > Interior Design > Professional Reference

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62 of 63 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars The New Bungalow, October 30, 2001

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"twogobies" (West Chester, PA United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The New Bungalow (Hardcover)

This is a nice hardcover book w/ a lot of good photos. It is good for getting ideas, but the text is really not well researched and more of an advertisement for the books contributors. Still it is nice to get additonal glimpses into what is currently being done in the "bungalow" style today. Do not buy this book if you're looking for meaty text and good instruction. Do buy this book if you are interested in some nice photos to give you some detail ideas and insight into todays bungalow stylings. It makes a nice addition to your bungalow library.

12 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars What was, is, and could be., January 24, 2004

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Scott Knudsen (Air Ronge, Saskatchewan Canada) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The New Bungalow (Hardcover)

If your interested in the history of the Bungalow style, and what makes a house a bungalow, or if your trying to figure out who designed your bungalow then this book will be worth while reading for you. Also if your interested in building your own bungalow or remodeling an existing one, this book should be quite helpful. The downside of this book is that it looks like it was published 50 years ago even though it was published in 2001! There are a few excellent photo's, some good ones, and a bunch of computer illustrations and other images that look like they are paintings or something that has been done with a cheap digital camera and a xerox machine! Not exactly a Coffee Table book. Also it does not go into great depth on any of the subjects, but then again I did not expect it to in the first place. If you want books that go into certain chapters/subjects in greater depth then buy ones that strictly talk about remodeling or ones that only talk about Greene and Greene or Arts & Crafts homes.

10 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent Idea Book, May 11, 2002

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Audrey (Soldotna, Alaska) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The New Bungalow (Hardcover)

We are building a new bungalow and have gotten a lot of ideas here. Everything from window placement to hardware detail is in this book. This book is for anyone who wishes to build or remodel in the arts and crafts style or just add arts & craft details to their home.