Set almost invariably in a lush garden, the early-twentieth-century bungalow allowed countless suburbanites to get “back to nature” without leaving the cozy confines of their own property. The bungalow front porch epitomized the indoor-outdoor lifestyle associated with this popular new form of housing. Furnished as an extension of the adjoining living room, it offered a comfortable spot from which to enjoy unimpeded views of the surrounding landscape. Because the front porch typically defined a home’s street presence—providing what realtors refer to as “curb appeal”—it also represented one of the most distinctive features of bungalow architecture. Bungalow Basics: Porches examines both the social history and the design characteristics of bungalow porches, with dozens of resplendent, flower-filled photographs and rare illustrations from period publications. By Paul Duchscherer and Douglas Keister. 72 pages, 5 3/4 x 6 5/8" with 48 images. Smyth-sewn casebound, with dust jacket. ISBN: 0-7649-2891-0. See previously published Bungalow Basics books. A720$12.95 All of our pictures enlarge; click on any picture for a closer look. Text & images protected by copyright. Sign Up for Our Monthly E-mail Newsletter Private list, unsubscribe any time. Home | Customer Service Center | Ordering Information