Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1916-10-19

pass on to the junk man. AS q rule,
this lack of storage space is caused by
the fact that the usual bungalow is
built with very fiat gable roof set as
low as possible to produce the effect
of broadness and to destroy the APP
pearance of height. This effort is
made necessary in order that the fun
damental idea of the bungalow may be
expressed in the design. Bungalows
are not supposed to be nigh. They are,
In the pure type. single-story buildings,
and since this feature is their inner
ent mark of distinction the contrast is
carried still farther by placing a roof
on them which will emphasize their
hatness.
In fact, the roof is of prime impor-
lance in bungalow, for it is in the
roof that the greatest effect may be
obtained in adjusting the appearance
of the structure to meet the demand
for something distinctive or something
new. AS rule, when the appearance
of the house is the governing factor,
the roof will be given such form that
very little storage space Is possible;
but, If necessary, there Is no reason
why the designer cannot produce a
structure Of the distinct bungalow type
and still shape the roof in such man.
ner that generous attic space is pro-
vided.
The method employed to enlarge the
space above the first floor without de-
stroying the appearance of broadness
consists in using either a straight hip
roof construction or a combination Of
the hip and gable types, with the hip
type predominating. Occasionally fiat
roof dormers are used in connection
with the hip roof to produce the same
result. The effect is altogether pleas
ing to the eye, and the several advan-
tages of the more generous storage
space which is provided in the attic
have recommended it in great many
cases. Aside from this fact, if the
space is not used for storage it still
serves very good purpose in provid-
ing an insulating layer of air which
will keep the lower floor cool in the
hottest weather.
An attractive little bungalow of SIM
pie construction is shown here as an
example of the possibility of utilizing
the hip-roof construction. The roof of
this pleasant little home is almost
purely of this type, the only addition
being the small projecting dormer.
This dormer adds space to the attic
and also provides the means of admit
ting light to the upper floor. An ar
tistic touch is given the main roof by
breaking the slope just above the
caves and carrying the last few feet
down at new slope. Several inter-
-esting details are included in the de-
sign Of this little cottage.
The sides are finished with beveled
siding and the roof is shingled. The
chimney is of the out-built type and
is constructed of cobble stones. 1t is
quite massive and adds great deal to
the exterior attractiveness Of the lit
tie bungalow. The broad front porch,
extending across the front Of the
house, is pleasing feature. It is at
tractively decorated with the block
columns and the simple railing. With
out the expenditure of great deal of
money the exterior of this house has
been made very neat.
The arrangement of rooms and the |
design of interior details are of spe-
cial interest. The living room and the |
dining room form an attractive com-
bination. The entire wall between |
these two rooms Is removed, forming |