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Prescott Bungalow Home
Resources, How-To's, Reviews, New & Noteworthy
Ever wondered what a bungalow is really all about, or what type of bungalow you might be living in? 

Or it's time for a renovation, and where to start?  How to find a contractor that can handle this unique project? 

​Or how about - what makes those porches just so special?

Bungalows are, of course, an architectural style, but really it's so much more than that... ​

a beautifully simple front porch design

Simple Porch Design

With porch-sittin' season creeping up in fits and spurts, we wanted to do a look at some porch design inspiration for you.

Here, we've got 4 Reasons why this simple porch style works so well for this sweet "pistachio and chocolate" porch.

​There's nothing boring about simple design.

Simple Porch Styling
a covered patio with lots of seating and views

Living with the seasons:  transitional spaces

Simple Living does NOT mean doing without or being uncomfortable or cramped.  But it does require thoughtful design along with creative solutions to space needs.

​By creating an intentional connection between our home and the surrounding landscape, we craft a direct link between our daily activities and the cycle of the earth. 

And.  We can greatly expand the amount of living space available to us.  Find out how.
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Transitional Spaces
a classic craftsman front porch with a adirondack rocking chair

why are porches so alluring?

​​"In practically all of us is a deep, distinctive longing to possess a little corner of that Eden from which our modern and materialistic way of living have made us exiles. " 
Gustav Stickley, early 20th century

The front porch is one of the most ubiquitous features of a craftsman bungalow -- I've always loved and been drawn to them.

I wondered why we are so enamored...

Find out what I figured out:
Front Porch Love
paint roller and grey ladder

How to find direction on your design project

If you are planning some home or garden improvements, it can be really hard to know where to start.  And maybe even more importantly, it is not easy to bring it all together so that it makes sense when you are done. 

The result can be some false starts or even not getting started at all because you aren't confident with how to get going.

What's missing is the big picture direction and a set of priorities and guidelines to work from. 

The Whiskey Porch "Micro Design" service is the perfect truly custom solution.  Learn why and how it works.

​Get a sneak peek at Chloe Woodruff's "Ride Prescott House" Project here in Prescott, Arizona.

Finding Direction
a designers tools and layout

8 Reasons to remodel instead of adding-on

Your home, which once felt pretty good, just isn't working for you anymore. 

It feels cramped, awkward, dark, or maybe you're requirements have changed a little (or lot) over time. 

While adding a hunk of square footage seems like the obvious solution, the space you have could be the home of your dreams without making it any larger. 

Learn why renovating is most often a much better solution.

8 Reasons to Remodel
a 300 year old cottage in northern Sweden

Nordic Cottages & Bungalows

Our tag-line is Prescott Bungalow Lifestyle & Design.

So, what is a Prescott Bungalow exactly?

And how does that translate to what we do in terms of our design and consulting work here in the high-country of the Southwest?

It's a truly American concept with a little Nordic twist.  But, it's not Ikea, or Scandinavian Design Furniture, or minimalist.  

​Learn what we mean and why it matters.

Nordic Cottages & Bungalows
a micro tiny house crafted for a bumblebee in copper

The Truth About Tiny Homes

 Tiny homes are all the rage.  But - are they sustainable? 

They are a very hip, romantic, and tantalizing extreme lifestyle.  Tiny homes are "sustainable" theoretically, for some individuals. 

​But when viewed from the collective perspective of making a real and ongoing impact in our larger communities, tiny homes are NOT a sustainable option.  

Blog Post: Small-Not-Tiny
an elegant craftsman bungalow front entrance

small homes inspire artful details

Maybe you have a fixed budget to buy and/or renovate a home.  Most of us do.  

Smaller homes are the answer to balancing your budget.  And creating a stunning space.  
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What if your budget was used for custom workmanship, higher quality materials and artful details instead of square footage you don't even use? 
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an architect working on a renovation plan

RENO PLANNING PROCESS: 7 KEY STEPS 

Have you been dreaming of making some key changes to your home to make it more functional?  Where to start?

Or pondering the idea of what it would take to renovate a smaller, older home for a downsize?  What's realistic?  How to find a contractor?

Get some insight into the planning process, and 7 Key Steps to consider before you get in too deep.
Read the blog post
Bungalow Nation by Diane Maddex

favorite bungalow reads

One of our goals here at The Whiskey Porch is to provide well curated, high-quality resources to help you on your journey to creating a smaller & simpler life in your Nordic bungalow.

This is my first collection in which I'm going to share some of my all-time favorites, and my focus will be books and publications here.  ​
see the list
a small but inviting front porch

the culture of a front porch

​Front porches have been an integral part of American life from the mid-19th century thru to post WWII, and came to represent some core cultural values.  The porch was a place to connect - with family, community, and nature.  It was not simply a space to pass through.  It was in fact a destination. 
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Learn More

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