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Urban Bungalow Home

It ranges in size from 2397 square feet to 2880 square feet, and is designed to be able to fit on a narrow urban lot. As Michaela says, "The modest size of the cottage with its low pitched roof, gabled facade, horizontal bands of windows, and rich Craftsman detailing, help it fit into its neighborhood." However, a good percentage of our customers have built this house in more rural settings.

As you come off the covered porch, you enter a foyer with a bench, built–in cabinetry, and a coat closet. As you enter the living space, an open beamed ceiling connects the living room, dining area, and kitchen. The living room features a central fireplace hearth, flanked by built ins and window benches on either side. Glazed windows line the rear wall to bring in sunshine and views to and through the backyard patio. The "L" shaped plan allows more windows to the outdoor garden space, and brings in more natural light to the interior. The finely crafted stairwell wraps into the kitchen space, creating a built in bench for sitting and relaxing.

Urban Bungalow Design

Upstairs, the stairwell landing is oversized, creating a nook for a study area or for reading. A master bedroom with a walk in closet and full bath, and two more bedrooms with a shared full bath are located here. An arched ceiling at the landing continues through both of the bathrooms, with interior glass visually threading the rooms together, as well as bringing in natural light.

As you go down the hall to the rear of the house, you pass a laundry room, a half bath, a mudroom with built ins, and a door that opens onto the patio space. At the rear of the house, there is an open den space, a full bathroom, and a guest room. Depending on your needs, you may choose to build the rear of the house in phases, or choose not to build it at all. Drawings for a detached garage are included, so another option is to build an attached garage at this location instead.