Bungalow House Plan

The Bungalow house plan is an all American architectural style, but the name has its roots in India. In the province of Bengal, single-family homes were called bangla or bangala. Typically one- or one-and-a- half story, with a front or rear porch connecting to a small garden, bungalows are distinguished by low-pitched shingled roofs, exposed beams and woodwork, built-in cabinetry, and stone and/or stucco or wood siding. A woodsy, garden-oriented version came to be known as the California bungalow and was widely popular in the United States during the first three decades of the 20th century, becoming, in effect, the Model T of home design. There's even a neighborhood in Pasadena, California called "Bungalow Heaven." Today's bungalow plans include welcoming front porches and lots of windows to invite you into open, yet cozy and efficient layouts. Bungalow floor plans usually cluster the kitchen, dining area, bedrooms, and bathroom around a central living area.

 
SOURCE:  http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bungalows