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Shore bungalow of square plan. A broad, low hip roof design containing
five rooms and bath besides very large screened-in porch.
In a general way it is understood that summer cottage
building differs in several important respects from the accepted
practice for ordinary residence work. At this time of the year,
when the warm weather looms up ahead and the wise ones are planning
for vacation time, it is in order to point out briefly some of
the leading features of rustic summer building and to present some
suggestions and designs that should help the carpenter when called
on to do this kind of work.
The points to be considered in summer bungalow
or cottage building naturally group themselves under four main divisions —design,
arrangement, construction and finish.
The location and surroundings of a summer cottage should determine
its style and general outward appearance. So first study the building
site. Therounding crest of a knoll is the ideal spot, assuring
good drainage away from the building and keeping it free from dampness,
even when built down close to the ground. Accordingly, for such
a site a one-story cottage with the floor only two steps above
the ground and with a low, broad roof, is suitable. This is the
popular lake-resort cottage, and is usually given a comfortable,
rustic look by having the side walls shingled or covered with rough
stained boards. For a hilly site, on the other hand, as in mountain
resorts, level spaces of any great size are scarce, and two-story "cottages" are
accordingly more economical to put up ; and when covered with slab
siding, pole rafters showing, have a rustic appearance harmonizing
well with the natural surroundings.
But no matter where located, summercottages should be designed
to look comfortable and easy; they are essentially unconventional,
being built more for use than for looks. For this reason, the simple,
straightforward designs are the best, and anything elaborate is
out of place.
Shore bungalow of square plan. A broad, low hip roof design containing
five rooms and bath besides very large screened-in porch. This
makes a delightful summer home and can be built very cheaply.
This was originally designed for a prominent Chicago advertising
man and it is said to be one of the most attractive summer cottages
of the western Michigan resort district. Size 40 feet by 34 feet.
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