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Bungalow home ideas for the perfect retreat
Here are five examples worth exploring if you’re starting your bungalow design journey.
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Explore the enduring appeal of the bungalow, a popular New Zealand home style that gained prominence after WWI. Known for their Arts & Crafts feel and comfortable, single-storey layouts, they contrast with earlier villas. A notable variation is the California bungalow.
Renovations are common due to simple floor plans and generous sections. Key considerations include improving thermal efficiency to address poor solar orientation and lack of insulation. Kitchen remodels are typically straightforward, and character features are widely available.
What is a Bungalow?
13 Trotting Course Drive, Kumeū, Rodney, Auckland
The California Bungalow
11 Lawrence Road, Hospital Hill, Napier
Bungalow Renovation Ideas: Creating a Modern design Aesthetic
19 Jubilee Avenue, Devonport, North Shore City
The Bungalow Kitchen Remodel
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