We're on a quest to find out what makes a house "a home" — whether that's the age, design, or location that surround your family. This week, we're diving into the cozy craftsman style that makes you want to cuddle up on the deep front porch with a cup of joe (probably from Avoca or Cherry Coffee). Keep reading to learn more and see craftsman homes currently on the market around Fort Worth.

What makes it craftsman?

The craftsman-style bungalow rose to popularity over 100 years ago from the American Arts and Crafts furniture movement and prioritizes simple, natural materials with built-in or hand-crafted details that make them feel “homey.” Furniture designer Gustav Stickley helped popularize the style with his magazine The Craftsman that offered house plans for purchase — think: Sears and Roebuck catalogue homes.

The style is characterized by:

Low-pitched triangular roofs with wide, over-hanging eaves
Spacious porches with thick, tapered columns along the perimeter
Large bay or picture windows
Earth tones and painted wood trim

The Grammer-Pierce House has a Texas historic marker on the front column. | Photo by QuesterMark/HMdb.org

Fort Worth’s most famous craftsman creations include the 1910 Chalet-Bungalow and the 1915 Grammer-Pierce House — a recorded Texas Historic Landmark — and many more in the National Fairmount Historic District.

Love it? Live it

If you’re looking for your next home, take a virtual tour of these three craftsman-style homes currently on the market around DFW. FYI, they’re all on the market as of Sunday, March 31.

2244 Mistletoe Blvd., Mistletoe Heights | 3 BD, 2 BA
Built in 1925, the 1,821-sqft house sits on a corner lot less than a mile from the Medical District and Magnolia Avenue. It features a solid brick and stucco exterior, wrap-around front porch, and original wooden beams in the living and dining area. Don't miss the deep front porch with a swing and wooden plantation shutters in the living room.

5817 Cyprus Point Dr., Mira Vista | 5 BD, 5 BA
Built in 1996, this 6,044-sqft house was designed by architect James Nader + inspired by Frank Lloyd Wright's prairie houses. The brick and stone house looks out to a lake through large windows. Get ready to relax outdoors with the large patio and pool that are perfect for entertaining.

1601 S. Henderson St., Fairmount | 3 BD, 2 BA
Built in 1924, the 2,204-sqft house boasts tall ceilings and solid wood floors. Don't miss out on the ornate wooden mantle and colorful blown glass chandelier in the dining room. Our favorite features are the diamond-shaped cutout in the dining room entryway and the twin fireplaces.