I would say that it definitely has a Cape Cod feel to it-- but I also recognize the small roof/dormer slopes (a Craftsman-style feature), just above the front door stoop and front dormers.

It's a Craftsman Cottage; not Cape Cod. The depth of eaves, paired windows, shed dormers, bellcurve roofline, massive overhang, and pitch of main roof all clearly indicate Craftsman.

The house is in Portland, Oregon, so I think Craftsman Cottage makes sense. I'm still confused by the dormers/bellcurve roofline though - I can't seem to find any similar examples showing what this may have originally looked like when it was constructed.

It's (aka: the concave feature of dormers and stoop roof), a nice visual modification breaking free from the typical, traditional Craftsman etiquette. One may even recognize this curve feature in a dutch style roof system.

So it would appear that the architecture is a cross between a Craftsman and Cottage. My suggestion would be to decide which direction you would like to go, and make additions (columns, paint colors, shutters) to accentuate those features. This will have and effect of "pulling" the existing architecture one way or the other. Continue this on the interior.

I find the apparent mass of the porch roof to be detracted by the lack of columns. Visually it says, "heavy & sturdy", but the lack of column "support" indicates "not *that* heavy". I think adding columns for token support would add to the inference of sturdiness.

I tend to think there never were columns there....after all, if this little porch hadn't been designed as a self-supporting cantilever, but with columns, and then someone removed the columns, the porch wouldn't still be there. It doesn't even appear to be sagging at all in your photo, so that indicates it is well engineered and tied into the main house, i.e. almost certainly original in configuration. Still, columns, along with a built-up porch on the same foot print as the overhang, would IMO be a welcome addition and possibly even an improvement on the original design.

Give it its porch upgrade, along with a bit of tidying in the landscape and an enhanced front walk, and you will have a charming and nostalgic little house that will be ready for its next century.

I think this is definitely a craftsman home and has been stripped of most of the things that make a Cressman a craftsman those hand carved dentals and trim etc. Possibly may have lost the porch at one time some - somebody quick photos. With similar form lines and volume…

I think if you're looking to make changes you have some options this is a fun opportunity because so much has been removed I don't think restoring it to its original Craftsman style is a cost wise and with my clients I always present an equity improving return on investment report I think it's critical to show clients about thinking about design decisions how to get the most out of every dollar improving their homes I want to ensure that they get the most knowledge and then with that they may choose to weigh in their personal value towards a particular element - possibly adding a porch would make use of the house 100% more even if it was only going to return you half if you had to sell it tomorrow it's not a right or wrong tool it's just to know the market what it will bear how are bank might look it - even if they have no plans to sell increasing your equity value increases your wealth on paper increases your ability to take a loan to start that new dream business or put your kids to school or take care of an elderly parent etc. the list goes on and it's not about being greedy and building wealth it's about security and wise decision and aside from all that serious stuff I love showing folks very low Cost but big impact elements I'll do some sketches and post them later but as a start here are some photos..... Enjoy your new home I recently bought a Bungalo that was not too much different from your home and made a significant transformation.