Tudor Home Style Guide

Tudor Homes

According to About.com, Tudor style homes were inspired by building techniques from before the 16th century. Certain Tudor houses are very similar to medieval cottages and palaces and may even include a false thatched roof. Most Tudor homes offer volume entries, expansive living areas and higher ceilings. Many examples of Tudor style architecture can be found throughout Great Britain, northern Europe and the United States.

Tudor Home Style Characteristics

Feature stone

Decorative half-timbering

Dark interiors

Steeply pitched roof

Prominent cross gables

Tall, narrow windows

Small window panes

Massive chimneys, often topped with decorative chimney pipes

Archway Home Plans has this Tudor home plan with passive solar features.

Tudor homes ranked a close second in About.com's dream house survey for its cozy and romantic style.

Tudor Home Style Websites

Tudor Houses and Homes
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