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Build a Bungalow With Old-House Charm

It’s easy to fall in love with the charm of a bungalow home on a sunny, tree-lined street, but new builds often lack the same charm. Check out these ready-to-build house plans from The House Designers so you can build your own. (Exclusive discount codes for plans below!)

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Beachy Bungalow

This livable solution for a narrow lot has 3 bedrooms and 2 full baths on the second story, with a den and powder room on the first floor. Perfect for guests, everybody appreciates its open-concept floor plan and covered porches front and back.

Get the Plan: See additional photos, get more information, customize, and buy The House Designers House Plan 3425 (prices vary).

Exclusive Coupon Codes:

  • Enter OLDHOUSE10 at checkout to save 10% off on PDF and digital sets.
  • Enter OLDHOUSE50 at checkout to get $50 off of printed house plan sets.

Beachy Bungalow: Get This Look

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Casual Neighborhood Bungalow

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Looking for a mid-size family home that’ll fit into any neighborhood? This 3-bedroom, 2.5-bath plan has a second-story laundry room for convenience and a simple shape that makes it easy and affordable to build.

Get the Plan: See additional photos, get more information, customize, and buy The House Designers House Plan 5595 (prices vary).

Exclusive Coupon Codes:

  • Enter OLDHOUSE10 at checkout to save 10% off on PDF and digital sets.
  • Enter OLDHOUSE50 at checkout to get $50 off of printed house plan sets.

Casual Neighborhood Bungalow: Get This Look

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Traditional Craftsman Bungalow

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This compact plan has 3 bedrooms, 2.5 baths, a mudroom with storage, and a tiny home office for the busy professional. Plus, it offers that traditional bungalow façade for awesome curb appeal.

Get the Plan: See additional photos, get more information, customize, and buy The House Designers House Plan 5188 (prices vary).

Exclusive Coupon Codes:

  • Enter OLDHOUSE10 at checkout to save 10% off on PDF and digital sets.
  • Enter OLDHOUSE50 at checkout to get $50 off of printed house plan sets.

Farmhouse Bungalow

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This little 3-bedroom, 2-bath plan has extra country style, with a totally open-concept interior and bedrooms split across one story. Add in the bonus room upstairs, and it’s perfect for the modern budget-minded family.

Get the Plan: See additional photos, get more information, customize, and buy The House Designers House Plan 2231 (prices vary).

Exclusive Coupon Codes:

  • Enter OLDHOUSE10 at checkout to save 10% off on PDF and digital sets.
  • Enter OLDHOUSE50 at checkout to get $50 off of printed house plan sets.

Farmhouse Bungalow: Living Room

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Rugged Mountain Bungalow

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Perhaps you want to build away from the hustle and bustle? This home is designed for a slope with a side drive-under garage and finished walkout basement. On three levels, it offers 4 bedrooms and 3.1 baths.

Get the Plan: See additional photos, get more information, customize, and buy The House Designers House Plan 1876 (prices vary).

Exclusive Coupon Codes:

  • Enter OLDHOUSE10 at checkout to save 10% off on PDF and digital sets.
  • Enter OLDHOUSE50 at checkout to get $50 off of printed house plan sets.

Bungalow Porch

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