Arts and crafts style bungalows are a common and popular housing type here in the Twin Cities and are often located in some of the most popular neighborhoods. However, there are some challenges in using these spaces for modern life styles because the houses are small by today's standards. A lot of customers like to renovate the basement to add a family room/tv room/play room and or home office. In a traditional arts and crafts style home the front of the house is dominated by a fireplace and formal dining room with oak built ins.