what is a bungalow house

A bungalow is a type of house or cottage that is typically either a single story or has a second, half, or partial story, that is built into a sloped roof. Bungalows are generally small in terms of square footage, but it is not uncommon to see very large bungalows. They were originally designed to provide affordable, modern housing for the working class. Common features of the bungalow include a dormer window and a veranda. Bungalows are small and easy to maintain and are therefore great homes for aging adults or people as well as those looking to downsize to a more modest dwelling. The interior of a bungalow home often features built-in cabinetry. Bungalows originated in South Asia and were designed to shield homes from the hot sun, with the wide roof keeping both the house itself and a long front porch or verandah shaded. The U.S. iteration of bungalows first developed in the 1870s, but really started to flourish in the early 1900s.