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A Cute Bungalow Style Home for My Daughter

home tour February 23, 2019

Last week I wrote about house hunting with my daughter and her family. Today I’m back with good news. My daughter and her hubby found a cute bungalow style home to raise their young family! And be forewarned, there are a lot of pictures ahead.

Craftsman Style Front Door

 

Last Saturday we toured five homes and the fifth one was the winner. Things moved quickly and yesterday was the home inspection. I took the opportunity to take a ton of photos to document Bridget’s new journey. This is a view of the front door from inside the house.

Entryway in Bungalow Style Home

 

Bridget likes charming older homes and this one fills the bill. Here’s a look into the living room with loads of natural light shining on gorgeous hardwood floors.

Bungalow Style Living Room with Hardwood Floors

 

The dining room is right off the living room through this adorable arched doorway. The door to the right is a coat closet.

Arched Doorway in Dining Room

 

A built-in china cabinet resides in a corner of the dining room. The bungalow style home was built in 1927 which makes me wonder if it was a Sears kit house.

Built-in China Cabinet in Bungalow Style Home

 

The kitchen is small but cute. Bridget is a plant fanatic and she’s excited to put some of her green collection in the atrium window above the kitchen sink.

Bungalow Kitchen with Atrium Window

 

The French door in the kitchen leads out to a charming little porch.

French Door in the Kitchen

 

Kitchen Door Leads to Back Porch

 

I love this porch with its painted floor. What a great place to put a little table to enjoy your morning coffee.

Back Porch in a Bungalow Style Home

 

The home has lots of charming details, like the cute Edison light. The room on the other side of the small window is the powder room. Let’s go check it out!

Back Porch in a Bungalow Style Home

 

Can you see what’s missing in this room? The lid to the toilet seat! It’s an easy fix. The original sink is in the garage and Bridget and her hubby asked the seller to leave it so they can put it back in!

Powder Room with Pedestal Sink

 

The stairway is off the living room and you can see there’s another arched doorway. I love the little window! Baby Forrest was a good trouper while we waited for the home inspector to finish his job.

Staircase in Charming Older Home

 

Staircase in Charming Older Home

 

The house only has two bedrooms but they’re both rather large. This is the master bedroom with its wonderful wall of windows.

Master Bedroom in Bungalow Style Home

 

There are two closets that you can walk into, and this one has a window.

Master Bedroom Closet in Older Home

 

This is still the same closet. It’s rather long.

Master Bedroom Closet in Older Home

 

The upstairs bathroom is small but functional. It’s hard to tell but the shower wall is subway tile.

Charming Bathroom in Older Home

 

The boys will share this room and there’s plenty of space for them.

Second Bedroom in Bungalow House

 

They have a similar closet in their room. It’s plenty big.

Bedroom Closet in an Older Home

 

The bedrooms are directly across the hall from each other, with the bathroom in between to the left.

Bedroom Doorways

 

And look! All of the interior doors have glass doorknobs. I had these in my first home which was a Sears kit house.

Vintage Glass Doorknob

 

The house has radiator heating which I’ve heard is the best type of heating system. The basement runs under the entire house so it’s rather large. There are two radiators down here – and a few cobwebs too!

Radiator Heating

 

The bungalow style house has a stucco exterior which is in excellent shape. It needs some new landscaping and if it were me, I’d paint it a different color. But that’s for Bridget and Mike to decide.

Bungalow Style Home in Suburban Chicago

 

The front porch wraps around a little to the side of the house so there’s plenty of room for enjoying warm breezes out here.

Front Porch on Bungalow House

 

Finally, here’s a rear view of the bungalow style home. I’m so excited for Bridget and so happy she was lucky to find her charming older home. Now comes the hard part of waiting for closing day on April 5th!

Bungalow Style Home in Suburban Chicago

 

Little Foo made it through the home inspection – almost!

Tired after a day of house shopping

 

Thanks for putting up with so many photos, but I want to document my daughter’s journey with finding her bungalow style home. It’s such a special time! Oh, and no red flags were raised during the home inspection so now they’re just working on the mortgage loan.

Here are a couple of edits on how Bridget’s house is being decorated:

Boho Chic Dining Room

Bungalow Boho Living Room

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  1. Bridget says

    February 23, 2019 at 6:20 am

    My house is so cute !!! I can’t wait to decorate and wake up to it everyday. 🙂

    Reply
    • sandra says

      February 23, 2019 at 7:20 am

      You are a lucky duck! Your son is beautiful. Only best wishes and happy memories to you, Sandra.

      Reply
    • MARGIE says

      February 23, 2019 at 8:35 am

      LOL..thats funny..I guess we will be roomies because its my house too…wink wink..

      Reply
    • Cyndi Brey says

      February 23, 2019 at 9:06 am

      Now comes the sleepless nights! Decorating in your head…paint colors, furniture arrangements, what goes in what cupboard, landscaping…the list goes on!!! Best wishes in your new home. Hope you’ll share your progress with us.

      Reply
    • Marge says

      February 23, 2019 at 9:30 am

      What a cute house! I could easily find myself living there.

      Reply
    • Susiie says

      February 23, 2019 at 12:55 pm

      I love your house! I love the older homes also, they have so much character. Enjoy your new home!

      Reply
    • Terri says

      February 26, 2019 at 11:06 am

      Congrats!! Just finished looking at all the photos!!! Love bungalow style homes…. ohhhhh those arches… and stairs and hardwood floors!!!! Just beautiful ……………………….

      Reply
  2. Linda says

    February 23, 2019 at 7:11 am

    I love cottage style homes. They are my favorite ! Your daughter is just lovely, and o my what a cutie Grandson ! There is nothing like grandchildren! I know how you enjoy them ! Thanks for sharing this nice home.

    Reply
    • Jennifer says

      February 25, 2019 at 1:35 pm

      Thanks, Linda! It was so much fun going house hunting and so rewarding to find such a cute house at the end of the day!

      Reply
  3. Sandra says

    February 23, 2019 at 7:17 am

    You are certainly blessed. What a lovely home, I hope it is close to you. Congratulations to your daughter and her family. Well wishes and many happy memories for them in this darling house Please post updates when she gets settled!

    Reply
    • Jennifer says

      February 25, 2019 at 1:37 pm

      Hi Sandra! My daughter’s new house is about a 40-minute drive away, so not too bad. All of my children live in the Chicago area which makes it easier to get together. I’ll definitely post updates on her new home!

      Reply
  4. Char Fisher says

    February 23, 2019 at 7:19 am

    My very favorite style home! It is finished very well….inside and out. Most people love the open concept these days…and I don’t dislike it….but my heart really lies in separate rooms where each one can have it’s own personality….but yet blend with the rest of the home. Your daughter is so fortunate to have found her dream home. I know you and her will have a ball talking, and planning. So good to have a Mom who knows her business! Have fun and congrats to your lovely daughter!

    Reply
    • Jennifer says

      February 25, 2019 at 1:40 pm

      Hi Char! I’ll take an older house over a new one any day! For a while I liked open concept, but I do lean more toward designated living spaces. Someone told me they didn’t like their open concept floor plan because if one area was messy, it felt like the whole house was messy. I can see how that makes sense. 🙂

      Reply
  5. Margie says

    February 23, 2019 at 7:50 am

    So clean and full of light>>she will have so many good memories in that beautiful home..perfect.

    Reply
    • Jennifer says

      February 25, 2019 at 1:41 pm

      Hi Margie! One thing I love about this home is the number of windows. I always feel claustrophobic if a house doesn’t have enough windows to suit my needs. I need lots of natural light I guess. 🙂

      Reply
  6. Christine says

    February 23, 2019 at 8:19 am

    Cute house, and the hard work was already done! Newer windows…yay!
    That house reminds me of our first house, especially the kitchen. We put Ikea wood countertops in and it looked great with the white. It was pretty easy to do.
    Congratulations to you and your daughter. Have fun moving and decorating!

    Christine
    New Hampshire

    Reply
    • Jennifer says

      February 25, 2019 at 1:43 pm

      Hi Christine! I’m glad you made the comment about IKEA wood counter tops. I actually have my eye on them for my own kitchen!

      Reply
  7. Sandy Hatton says

    February 23, 2019 at 8:23 am

    What a good photographer you are to show us the newly purchased bungalow. Now I will be interested in seeing it decorated. Good job!

    Reply
    • Jennifer says

      February 25, 2019 at 1:44 pm

      Thanks, Sandy! Stay tuned because I’ll definitely take photos and post them as progress takes shape on decorating the house!

      Reply
  8. Nan, Odessa, DE says

    February 23, 2019 at 8:35 am

    How exciting for this young couple!
    Thanks for sharing with us.
    The steps upstairs (pictured on first floor with arch) reminds me of your home.
    Be well, be HAPPY!

    PS Now this requires a visit after you are settled.

    Reply
    • Jennifer says

      February 25, 2019 at 1:45 pm

      Thanks, Nan! The stairs kind of remind me of my house, too. I’ll be sure to share updates in the future!

      Reply
  9. Deb Pelton says

    February 23, 2019 at 8:40 am

    What a wonderful home for your daughter and her family. I can see many happy years and wonderful memories being enjoyed there. I hoo e It’s near enough for some wonderful pop-over visits!

    Reply
    • Jennifer says

      February 25, 2019 at 1:46 pm

      Hi Deb! Fortunately they’ll be 40 minutes away which isn’t too far. 🙂

      Reply
  10. Kathy Leitch says

    February 23, 2019 at 8:40 am

    Love the house! She will love the toasty warmth of radiator heat.

    Reply
    • Jennifer says

      February 25, 2019 at 1:47 pm

      Hi Kathy! I’ve heard that radiator heat is the best kind to have!

      Reply
  11. Angie Brown says

    February 23, 2019 at 8:52 am

    I loved that you shared this with us! Having a daughter in the same stage of her life, purchasing their first home, I feel your excitement as well. The home is gorgeous! I love every part of it! I hope you are able to share any projects of before and after to see how they personalize it. The yard is nice, easy to do what you want, without having to remove overgrown shrubs and trees. Congrats to your daughter and her family.
    💕 Angie

    Reply
    • Jennifer says

      February 25, 2019 at 1:49 pm

      Thanks, Angie! Isn’t it fun to watch our kids choose their first home? We get to enjoy the excitement without having to deal with the stress of negotiations and working with the bank! I’ll definitely share updates to the home!

      Reply
  12. Donna says

    February 23, 2019 at 8:55 am

    So cute! Congratulations to your daughter and son-in-law on their new home!

    Reply
    • Jennifer says

      February 25, 2019 at 1:49 pm

      Thanks, Donna! They’re anxious to move! 🙂

      Reply
  13. Deb G says

    February 23, 2019 at 10:15 am

    What great spaces, inside and out! The updates seem to have been done so well! Looks like a perfect house to make into their home. You can be very proud of them.
    And what cuties they are!!! Many happy times ahead for y’all 😇
    Can’t help but notice the snow on the ground. We’re in shorts and the air is running here in Ocala 😉

    Reply
  14. Patsy J Messer says

    February 23, 2019 at 11:30 am

    I am loving this little tour! I cant wait to see what she does with it. such a lovely first home!

    Reply
  15. Addie says

    February 23, 2019 at 12:41 pm

    What a great house!!! So happy for them. Will they be living close to you? I agree 100% on changing that sink back!!!…what were they thinking putting that “clam” shell in there!!! Luckily the rest of the house seems intact. Love those glass doorknobs .
    Hope you will be able to give updates…to see it decorated. Enjoy!!!

    Reply
  16. Glenda Harder says

    February 23, 2019 at 1:13 pm

    It is so cute! Everyone should replace the toilet seats anyway, so no big deal. I’m sure the other sink will look better than that clamshell. An English Tudor should be painted in a darker color. I can’t wait to see what you do with it. So much potential. It’s going to be fun.

    Reply
  17. Marlene Stephenson says

    February 23, 2019 at 2:17 pm

    Wonderful choice lots of light and windows, enjoyed all the pictures and that last one was the best,lol!!

    Reply
  18. Deanne King says

    February 23, 2019 at 3:59 pm

    What a cute house. Will enjoy seeing what they do with it.

    Reply
  19. Tamara says

    February 23, 2019 at 6:42 pm

    Very nice – I’m envious! Looking forward to seeing the decorating process and results!

    Reply
  20. Alison says

    February 23, 2019 at 7:17 pm

    The house is lovely and I enjoyed the tour Jennifer, It has great bones and will decorate a treat.

    Reply
  21. Joyce Roth says

    February 23, 2019 at 7:26 pm

    Congratulations to the little family. Looking forward to progress pictures.

    Reply
  22. Laura says

    February 23, 2019 at 7:42 pm

    What a great house! Wishing you all much happiness there.Congratulations!!!!

    Reply
  23. Linda says

    February 24, 2019 at 12:43 am

    Congratulations on your new home, it’s charming! May each room be filled with love and happiness. Let the memories begin!

    Reply
  24. Cindy says

    February 24, 2019 at 8:27 am

    Jennifer how excited they must be. It seems like the house gets good light and the floors are in good shape. Love the arches in the house too. How neat they have glass knobs. Love old hardware adds such charm. Enjoyed seeing all the pictures. Good luck to them in their new home.

    Cindy

    Reply
  25. Carol Cook says

    February 24, 2019 at 11:14 am

    What a sweet starter home for your daughter and her family.

    We don’t often see basements in our area. Is that a space that can be finished off as a play room for the kids?

    Reply
  26. Debbie - MountainMama says

    February 25, 2019 at 10:01 am

    Wow, what a great house!!! They lucked out – my daughter has been shopping for a house for about a year and they FINALLY found one they love, and are in the midst of the lengthy mortgage process! I adore all the period details in that house, and since I’m a plant fanatic too I can only guess how excited your daughter will be with both the atrium window and enclosed porch!

    Reply
  27. Judy says

    February 28, 2019 at 7:32 pm

    What a beautiful house! So happy for your daughter and son in law and their children. So many happy memories will be made there!

    Reply
  28. Judy says

    February 28, 2019 at 7:32 pm

    What a beautiful house! So happy for your daughter and son in law and their children. So many happy memories will be made there!

    Reply
  29. Christine Maurice (from NZ) says

    March 18, 2019 at 10:52 pm

    Congratulations to your daughter and her family, nothing like having your own home to settle into. Awesome blank canvas to work with and some lovely unique features. Have no doubt that the decorating genius runs in the family and it will be gorgeous.

    Reply
  30. joyce Roth says

    December 28, 2020 at 5:54 am

    Lovely bungalow for a cute family. Could we possibly see updated photos of their decorating progress? Hope so.

    Reply
    • Jennifer says

      December 28, 2020 at 4:27 pm

      Hi Joyce!

      Here are two posts that show some of the updates. Thanks for asking about it!

      https://town-n-country-living.com/boho-chic-family-room.html

      https://town-n-country-living.com/boho-chic-dining-room.html

      Reply
  31. SUZIE SHIPMAN says

    December 28, 2020 at 3:53 pm

    Hi Jennifer. I remember seeing the original post on your daughter’s darling home when they first bought it and I just came across it again today through a link. I read your posts daily and don’t recall seeing any updates…have you posted any since they have been in the house? I’d love to see what they have done with this cute house. Hoping you and your family had a wonderful Christmas.

    Reply
    • Jennifer says

      December 28, 2020 at 4:28 pm

      Since you’re the second person who’s asked – I added the updates to the end of this article, but here they are for your convenience:

      https://town-n-country-living.com/boho-chic-family-room.html

      https://town-n-country-living.com/boho-chic-dining-room.html

      Reply

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