Category Archives: Colonial Revival

This lovely colonial revival bungalow has a particularly colonial façade complete with imposing classical pediment and colonnade. Inside, the home is chock full of great period details including beaded paneling and a charming tiled fireplace. All of the public rooms … Continue reading →

Colonial revival bungalows are extremely common in the East Bay. They were the height of domestic fashion at the start of the 20th century when a major building boom was taking place in Oakland and Berkeley. Despite their ubiquity however … Continue reading →

Today we feature a particularly charming Rockridge colonial revival bungalow. The home boasts an unusually classical façade complete with pediment, entablature, and a handsome assortment of columns. The interiors are more typically colonial revival, but the detailing is very nicely … Continue reading →

This modest Paradise Park bungalow is beautifully preserved inside. From the dark woodwork and built-ins, paneling and exposed brick hearth, almost everything remains. Even the separate wash room off the kitchen is still intact which is especially unusual because they … Continue reading →

This charming Lakeshore colonial revival bungalow has been expanded over the years, but fortunately the upper level remains largely intact with plenty of original woodwork and built-ins. The exterior was likely clapboard originally with the stucco added later as a … Continue reading →