Modern Bungalow Designs & Ideas
Chad Holder
Recessed garage door with wood siding to hide. - cleanlines
This residence, nestled into a clearing in a lush forested landscape, was designed to immerse its occupants in the full range of environments that the site offers. A winding drive brings visitors through the forest to arrive at an open hilltop court that is defined by the low, embracing form of the house. The house is built on a steep grade, with the entry on the second level, so as you move inside, the feeling of grounded horizontality becomes one of floating in the treetops. The tree canopy enfolds the interior space and creates a visual perimeter that changes with the seasons.
A staircase tucked behind the free-standing fireplace leads down to the lower level of the house, which is carved into the earth and gives onto the forest floor. The cozy nature of the lower level provides an experiential contrast to the expansive and light-filled level above.
Architect: Specht Harpman
Interior Design: Carrier & Co.
Photographer: Elizabeth Felicella
Press and Awards
AIA Design Award
Residential Architect (RA) Award
Architectural Digest
New Canaan Modern Homes Tour
Simplistic but very effective - flame_master
This small project in the Portage Bay neighborhood of Seattle replaced an existing garage with a functional living room.
Tucked behind the owner’s traditional bungalow, this modern room provides a retreat from the house and activates the outdoor space between the two buildings.
The project houses a small home office as well as an area for watching TV and sitting by the fireplace. In the summer, both doors open to take advantage of the surrounding deck and patio.
Photographs by Nataworry Photography
Sliding glass Doors
The sliding glass door has got to be the most ubiquitous patio door. Made up of two framed glass panels that slide past each other, this door can be seen on contemporary, traditional and every style in between. Having said that, it really fits a contemporary aesthetic as the sliding operation and staggered planes are typically not quite right for traditional styles.
An advantage of these doors is that the opening can be quite wide. While the standard door will be 5 or 6 feet - rusty792244
Garay Residence, Tiburon, California. Designed by Swatt Architects. Photos by Russell Abraham. Built by Jamba Construction.
future plan for pool - homeanil
Wayne Cable Photography
Exterior house - samreenasif_27