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Pewabic Pottery
Pewabic fabricates heirloom quality architectural tiles for public and private installations, gift and commemorative tiles, vessels, gardenware, ornaments and both reproductions and adaptations of its historic designs and offers classes, workshops, lectures, internships and residency programs for studio potters and other artists.
Create the Perfect Window Box
Window boxes may be part of a “vertical garden” that includes pots and urns, hanging baskets, wall trellises, and even a pergola (an open-roofed porch structure that accommodates climbers).
A Texas Bungalow
A jewel of the Fairmount Historic District in Fort Worth, Texas, this chalet–bungalow has the quintessential Arts & Crafts interiors with period lighting, pottery, and Stickley furniture.
A Bungalow With Its Original Integrity
The bungalow retained its original integrity, so our upgrades had to follow suit, and last.
Texas Bungalow Neighborhoods
Arts & Crafts-era historic streetcar neighborhoods, Dallas–Fort Worth, Texas.
A Restored 1916 Bungalow
With an artist’s eye, curated collections, and a whole new palette for rooms inside, Gwen Jones fine-tunes a handsome 1916 bungalow.
The Bungalow, 1890–1930
The bungalow is a beloved type aligned with American Arts & Crafts.
Downsizing to a Bungalow
Downsizing and moving into town, this homeowner, an accomplished gardener, kept things simple.
Restoring a Craftsman Farmhouse
Fueled by a passion to restore the house’s classic Craftsman lines, two home owners commenced renovation and, in the process, uncovered multiple mysteries.
Pasadena Bungalow with Original Woodwork
It doesn’t take a rocket scientist to bring back a great old house. In the case of this 1909 chalet-bungalow, it took two!
A Restored 1920s Arts & Crafts Bungalow
Facing tilted porch piers and baby-blue woodwork, a smitten owner brings the Arts & Crafts aesthetic to a 1921 bungalow in Seattle.
"Building with History" - Arts and Crafts Era Bungalow House
Brent Hull discusses the Arts and Crafts movement, a revolution that embraces simple and honest architecture, as he explores a bungalow house in Texas' Fairmount Historic District.
A Beautiful 1912 Bungalow Restoration
In a glorious if lengthy reversal of misfortune in Santa Barbara, California, the 1912 Bungalow was restored by dedicated owners who fell in love with this period.
Bargain Bungalow
A Chicago couple transforms a neighborhood eyesore into an inviting home—on a reasonable budget.
What Kind of Old House Should You Live In?
Wondering if you'd like a Colonial, Victorian, bungalow, or modern? Try this quiz from the editors of Old House Journal magazine.
OHJ Serial Restorers
For OHJ’s 45th anniversary, we visit four restorations done by devoted readers who are serial restorers.
Revival Kitchen of the Bungalow Era
Owners of this 1913 house turned back the clock on some intrusive remodelings.
Tree House Bungalow
In Black Mountain, North Carolina, craftsmanship holds sway, giving a new cabin all the warmth and integrity of an old house.
Chalet, Lodge & Bungalow
1885–1925: Picturesque wood details have roots in European chalets.
Bungalow on a Budget
If you keep it simple, you can restore a period home on a modest budget.
Back to Basics for a Bungalow
The Seattle homeowner may have been fated to rescue this 1913 Arts & Crafts house. The hard work took eight years; the result is a home perfect for her.
Restored Craftsman Bungalow House Simplified
Fake siding and popcorn ceilings didn’t faze restoration veterans who saw the inherent charm of this Craftsman bungalow-style Colonial Revival House in northwest Oregon. They set about making it right again.
A Family-Friendly Bungalow
For a budding family in Fort Worth, Texas, living in a historic house is just better.
True Vintage Kitchen
The 1970s kitchen was garish before homeowners got serious about restoration.
