For decades, the American dream has been to own your own home. But some people want to take things a step further and build their dream home. While the results can be amazing, going into home building without being fully prepared is a surefire way to attract insanity. Here are 5 steps to successfully build your […]
We made a list of some of the most frequently asked questions as the Bungalow Company and sat down with founder, Christian Gladu for the answers. I want to build a Bungalow Company style home, but how do I choose a house plan? People come to us at all different phases of the process. The […]
It’s a question we get asked many times each day: Will this house plan fit on my lot? It’s an important question, in fact it’s one of the most important initial questions to answer. Building the home of your dreams is one of the most exhilarating things you can do. We at The Bungalow Company are here […]
When you are buying a house plan to build a custom home, it is essential to understand how to read a floor plan before you decide on the plan to buy. The floor plan gives essential details you need to know about how the final house will look and how well it will fit your […]
We could hardly believe it when we received the e-mail from Emily of South Carolina who has fallen in love with our Manzanita plan. She’s planning to build a full size version of her own in the near future. But, for now, she built – and we mean built! – a gingerbread version of it, complete with a […]
As you would guess, a common question we hear at the Bungalow Company is: “How long does it take to build a new house?” When we reply that it often takes 12 months, people are almost always surprised. Many sources quote 6 months as an average, including the US Census Bureau (according to this Wall Street Journal Article). But […]
When you’re looking for the highest quality millwork, McCoy Millwork is a wonderful choice. And at McCoy they do so much more: mantels, custom staircases, exterior porches, etc. If you can dream it, they can do it. We sat down with Juli Wales of McCoy to learn more about this amazing Portland, Oregon company that […]
Our Goal: To re-imagine the Craftsman Bungalow interior. Who better to collaborate on such a thing with than with our friends at Colorhouse Paint, Rejuvenation, McCoy Millwork and Clayhaus Tile? You can read all about what we came up with on this page. But maybe you’re planning a trip to Portland, Oregon and would like to […]