THE BIGGEST BUNGALOW ~ NOT REALLY

We end the historic bungalow section with  this 'tiny' home  found in Woodland Heights on Bayland Street. It was build in 1930 and is called the William  A. Wilson home. I guess you could say it's a Bungalow on Steroids.  This is a Chicago Style or Prairie Style home with long, horizontal roof lines.  I think Frank Lloyd Wright influenced an entire generation of architects and some of this style made it down to Houston during this time period. It's a magnificent home and difficult to photograph in one piece, considering it's a 6,363 square foot residence. It took me three shots to capture the entire side!

2007 COTTAGE GARDEN IN WOODLAND HEIGHTS

There's not a single blade of grass to mow; just beautiful flowers and flowering vines within the garden.

dwarf monkey grass in between stone pathway

This is one of the most impressive cottage gardens in Houston with year round blooms and interest.

I wish we had hundreds more here. :-) Fantastic!

1921 Shady Bungalow Garden

This delightful bungalow is on a shady street in Woodland Heights

The garden paths and granite gravel are superb replacements for grass. Low maintainance shrubs include asparagus ferns, nandina, and cast iron plant.

The iron fence adds to the charm of this well-cared for treasure.

WELCOME TO MY BUNGALOW BLOG ~ AN ALWAYS GROWING COLLECTION

This blog is devoted to the wonderful cottages and bungalows in the Houston area that seldom get recognition. These are homes bursting with personality that include great architecture, wonderful gardens, and an inviting presence.  Sadly, many are being destroyed due to the massive buidling trends of our city. But not all is bad news. These small houses have their advocates and many are bought and kept for their wonderful features.


I'll put the area of town, but stop there. Where there's one bungalow, there's bound to be more. So Happy Hunting! 

New Bungalow in Oak Forest

Est. 2008

An inviting porch with Arts & Crafts Style fixtures, chairs, and beautiful front door lend the perfect touch to this cozy cottage garden.  Plants: angelonia, begonia, verbena, agapanthas, and liriope.