OAK & ASH Curb Appeal

There’s a timeless charm woven into the fabric of American homes – an architectural style that feels both nostalgic and enduring. Rooted in tradition yet adaptable to modern living, these homes capture the spirit of classic American life with their welcoming porches, gabled roofs, and thoughtful details that echo small-town simplicity. More than just a design style, Americana reflects a sense of history, comfort, and belonging, making it as much about feeling at home as it is about the way a house looks.

It’s hard to imagine a more welcoming porch than the one we see here with our first Americana house. it wraps around the front and side of the home and is framed perfectly with round pillars. The wrap around porch can be seen in modern and older farmhouses, victorian style homes and in southern architecture.

A wrap-around porch offers several vantage points to enjoy the outdoors -whether it’s sipping coffee while watching the sunrise or gathering with friends as the day winds down. It’s a design that evokes comfort.

This next grand, white Americana home is both stately and welcoming. It’s crisp white siding and tall contrasting shutters are surrounded by a perfectly manicured lawn. The already stately home is made more so with the well-planned architectural detailing of it’s two window-clad additions on either side of the main home. The high gabled roof accented with three well-proportioned dormer windows is another example of beautiful northern Americana style.

A center entrance colonial is one of the most recognizable Americana house style in American architecture. It gets its inspiration from Georgian and the early Colonial periods and is meant to embody tradition, order, proportion and balance. We think this brick bungalow perfectly illustrates these traits.

The strong yet warm wood door is the perfect complement for the neighboring warm whites, earthy greens and multi-colored orange brick. The fluted pillars and paneled glass detailing above the door and the arched portico make for an impressive entryway and all stay true to their Colonial and Georgian roots. Other details we love that help to really elevate this residence are the soldier stacked bricks on the face of the steps and the lime green pots which further add to the warmth of this Americana home.

A white house with blue shutters and a bold red door instantly captures the timeless charm of Americana style. Here, the clean, classic backdrop of a white home is accented perfectly with a shade of blue that is not too bright and they accent perfectly the intricate detail framing the front door. The red door standing proudly at center is a welcoming pop of personality that still signals warmth and hospitality. Together, these elements create a home exterior that feels both traditional and lively – perfect for conveying a sense of pride, comfort, and curb appeal.