While the mid-century modern home is a recognizable style for the time, the American-style ranch home was quickly gaining popularity as a result of the rise of the post-World War II baby boom and the high-demand for quality and affordable housing in the suburbs across the U.S. The layout is horizontal, and each room is easily accessible and interchangeable. A family room can be transformed into a home office, or a formal dining room can become a library by adding French doors and appropriate furniture. These features of versatility include:
BungalowThe word “bungalow” is often used to refer to any small 20th century home that uses space efficiently. However, it has roots that go way back to mid-17th century India. The term was used to refer to homes done in the Bengali style that was common to homes owned by the British ruling class at the time. However, it became much more popular in the early 1900s for homes that were built in the suburbs in the Arts and Crafts style. There are several styles of bungalow – California style, Michigan style, Chicago style, ranch style, etc. – but they all refer to the same type of home that contain the following features:
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