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Bungalow

Negative associations with the bungalow are a thing of the past with more and more people choosing to build single storey regardless of planning constraints. Although frequently mocked as homes for the elderly or infirm, living in a bungalow is many people’s ideal. The single storey layout means no stairs to negotiate, and the potential for garden access from bedrooms, and opportunities to have vaulted ceilings and rooflights throughout the main living areas, creating spacious, light-filled interiors is very appealing to some.

Planning restrictions on ridge height – typical on infill plots and other sensitive areas where impact needs to be constrained – and the many attractions of single storey living have kept the bungalow alive and well — often encouraging designers and self-builders to be highly innovative.

Browse the posts below to find out more about designing and building a bungalow.

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Bungalow Design Guide

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Advice Bungalow

How to Extend a Bungalow

remodelled bungalow with a roof terrace
Design Bungalow

5 Ways to Remodel a Bungalow

modern white bungalow with well presented garden
Design Bungalow

5 Homes That Prove Bungalows Aren’t Just For OAPs

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Blog Bungalow

Finishing the Structural Work on a Bungalow Renovation

Completed Projects Bungalow

Modern Bungalow Extension and Remodel

renovating a chalet style bungalow by the sea in Anglesey, Wales
Blog Bungalow

Renovating a 1910 Chalet Bungalow

remodelled bungalow
Completed Projects Bungalow Remodel

A Remodelled 1970s Bungalow

A remodelled 1930s bungalow
Completed Projects 1930s Bungalow Contemporary Open plan Remodel

Dramatic Remodel of 1930s Bungalow

Completed Projects Bungalow Ground-source heat pump Passive solar gain Photovoltaics Solar panels

Family Eco Home Under £200k

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