Bungalow Home Design

There’s nothing that says “Chicago” quite like passing by or living in one of the city’s familiar bungalows. While you’ll find bungalow-style homes in many other parts of the country, including California, a true Chicago-style bungalow is unique.

Kitchen remodeling services

Whether you're looking to renovate your bungalow home and restore it to its former glory or want to remodel or add to your existing home with bungalow aesthetics in mind, the in-house architects, designers, and builders at LivCo can bring your vision to life.

Renovations

Do you own one of Chicago’s many bungalows? Renovating an older home requires special knowledge and design expertise. Choosing from a range of design possibilities, we work with you to restore your home to its original state.

Remodeling

Remodeling a vintage home is often challenging. You want modern conveniences, but you don’t want to compromise the home’s architectural integrity. Our team will help you plan a remodel that matches your house style and lifestyle.

Additions

Some homeowners want to add modern additions to their bungalow houses.

We understand bungalow architecture and know how to expand it seamlessly, so the addition looks like it has been there from the start.

What Does a Bungalow Design Style Look Like?

Generally speaking, a Chicago bungalow-style house consists of one and a half stories above a full basement level. They’re longer than they are wide and feature low-pitched roofs with large overhangs.

While most bungalows are brick, they come in many different shades of color, including red, orange, yellow, and brown. They also have:

Large front-facing windows
Wide staircases
Front and rear yards
Clear divisions between each room
Living and dining rooms designed for entertaining
Floor-to-ceiling built-ins
Front bay windows

No two Chicago bungalows are exactly alike. Some come with ornate details like leaded glass windows, while others have exteriors that draw on Tudor-style, Gothic, or Mediterranean-style houses.