
Based on medieval English architecture, the Tudor style homes takes its name from the ruling dynasty of the time. A Tudor is a home of rare beauty and original character. The expansive rooms can easily accommodate large families. Tudor style homes herald an era of family, permanence, legacy and comfort. Tudor architecture evolved out of Gothic design. According to Durst, it was a slight study in contrasts. Interior spaces of Tudors became more intimate as opposed to the spaciousness evident in the late Gothic period. The pointed arch gave way to the flattened Tudor arch. Tudor style included smaller, more ornate windows and doors and clustered chimney stacks. The most obvious feature of interior décor was the widespread use of oak paneling, often extending from floor to ceiling



