Joe's house is painted white and has big porches and railing, which conveys a sense of peace and security, which is exactly what Janie does not have there.
As explained in the question, irony is found in things that we expect to be one way, but end up being completely different. In the novel "Their Eyes Were Watching God," Joe's house represents one thing, but the reality is something else.
The house's appearance seems to convey a sense of peace and security. The house looks cozy as it is painted white and surrounded by porches and railing. It looks like living in there would make Janie happy, safe, comfortable.
However, and here is where we find the irony, Janie's life in that house is one of oppression. Her marriage ends up falling apart, and Joe reveals himself to be no better than other men.
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