There are a few different types of bungalow home that can be identified today. The first type is the ranch bungalow, which is a type of bungalow that is constructed in such a way so that all of the bedrooms can be found on one side of the house, while all of the shared areas such as lounge rooms and living areas are found on the other. In contrast, a raised bungalow style house is one where the house's basement is actually raised somewhat above the ground. This design feature is to allow more natural light to enter the basement area of the home. Another type of bungalow style house is the chalet bungalow, which is a bungalow with a loft. Despite technically having a second story, this type of home is still considered a bungalow because the main living area is still confined to a single story. This one and a half story style bungalow home is also known as a dormer bungalow.



There are also a variety of different bungalow style houses that are named according to the region that they hail from. For example, in addition to the famous Californian bungalow, there is also the Chicago bungalow, the Milwaukee Bungalow, and the Michigan bungalow. There are also types of bungalows that are common in Australia and New Zealand, as well as in Canada, and of course in Ireland and England as well.



Bungalow style homes are a popular and timeless type of home that are extremely attractive, and that are relatively easy to live in and maintain. They offer a great and simple living environment, and are a great choice for low density living areas. However, in some types of residential areas, they can be a more expensive housing choice than comparable two story homes, so those considering buying or building a bungalow style house should take this into account.