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Craftsman Homes: Look, Options and Where They Fit
Low gables, tapered porch columns and honest materials: the handcrafted look that Nashville neighborhoods love. Call 615-431-3789.
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About Craftsman Homes
A craftsman home leads with its porch. Wide eaves, exposed rafter tails, tapered columns on stone or brick piers and a mix of siding and shingle give it warmth and character.
Inside, built-ins, trim and a practical layout make the house feel collected and lived in, which is why the style works so well on infill lots and in older neighborhoods.
Narrow and Infill Lots
The Style Sheet
How It Rates
A general guide to the curb appeal, the open floor plan, the energy efficiency and the upkeep that go with this style.
- Curb appeal5 / 5
- Open floor plan3 / 5
- Energy efficiency4 / 5
- Easy upkeep4 / 5
A general guide. Every home and every lot is different, and we confirm when we see the project.
Design details
- Tapered columns on stone or brick piers
- Exposed rafter tails and deep eaves
- Earth-tone siding with shingle accents
- Built-in bookcases and window seats
What You Get
Why People Choose It
- A welcoming front porch
- Strong curb appeal with natural materials
- Fits tight lots and older streets
- Built-ins and trim carry the interior
- A style with lasting appeal
Where It Works
Where This Style Shines
Cozy and character homes offer porches, texture and a handmade feel that suit neighborhoods with history.
- Infill lots
- Older neighborhoods
- Historic districts
- Family homes with porches
How We Build It
From Plans to Finished Trim
We design the porch, the roofline and the trim together, frame the house carefully and finish the siding, stonework and interior millwork with skilled carpenters and masons.
Custom Home Builder
A home designed around the way you live, built from the ground up by one team, from the site plan to the final walkthrough.
New ConstructionInfill and Teardown Rebuilds
New homes on tight in-town lots, designed to fit the street and built with careful site work and neighbor-friendly crews.
New ConstructionTrim and Millwork
Crown, base, casing, wainscoting and custom millwork, fitted tight and finished well.
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Building Tool
Build Timeline Planner
Pick a project type and a start season to see the usual phases laid out on a timeline, from plans and permits to the final walkthrough.
What do craftsman homes look like?
A craftsman home leads with its porch. Wide eaves, exposed rafter tails, tapered columns on stone or brick piers and a mix of siding and shingle give it warmth and character.
Where do craftsman homes work well?
They are especially popular for: infill lots; older neighborhoods; historic districts; family homes with porches.
Can Nashville Building Company build craftsman homes?
We design the porch, the roofline and the trim together, frame the house carefully and finish the siding, stonework and interior millwork with skilled carpenters and masons. Call 615-431-3789 or send the form to request a quote.
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Tell Us About Your Project
Tell us the address, what you want to build or change and when you would like to start, and we will get back to you quickly. Prefer to talk? Call 615-431-3789.
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