Why We Love Our Bungalows

South Tampa has several neighborhoods where the bungalow is a predominant architectural style. Bungalows are known for their charm and character, and though the original interiors were often smaller in scale, they can often be beautifully adapted by reconfiguring the original floor plan, or complemented with an addition.

Several months ago, I showed you drawings of a bungalow that we designed an addition for. The project was for a contractor who is working on the project for his own home, so he was able to take the ARC approved plans, and work through the challenging construction process on his own. I checked in on the project this week, and was delighted to discover another gorgeous renovation well under way.

Let's compare some of the drawings (which will show the "before" and "proposed") and compare them with the actual new construction.

And the new garage.



The amount of work that goes into a project like this is enormous, but the payoff is equally so. When it's complete the family will have a virtually brand new home with 21st century conveniences, but a home that still retains vintage charm. Something you don't always find in new construction these days!