25 Classic Examples of Tudor-Style House Designs and Styles

Identified by their steeply pitched rooflines and decorative half-timbering, a Tudor-style home can be anything from an elaborate mansion to a modest suburban residence. These charming structures typically mimic classic English architecture with sturdy materials and romantic details. These examples of Tudor homes bring that old-world style into the modern day.

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Modern Tudor Style

Tudor-style homes are often decorated with half-timbering, which refers to the exposed wood framework filled in with stucco or stone. This updated Tudor-style house puts a modern spin on that classic feature with a trendy black paint job. The deep, inky color also accents the exterior trim and front door, adding distinction against white-painted and exposed red brick.

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Hallmarks of Tudor Style

brick stucco and frame tudor-style home with stone — JEFF HERR

Unlike Colonials with their boxy, symmetrical shapes, a Tudor-style home can come in various styles and layouts. The exteriors are generally asymmetrical, with dynamic rooflines and mixed-material facades. Gables and windows in different sizes, off-center front doors, and multiple chimneys are typical of the style.

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Tudor-Style Renovation

gray home exterior with small arch above door — STACEY BRANDFORD

Although the style has historical roots, contemporary updates can make a Tudor-style home feel current for this century. Here, an arched overhang above the front door, narrow windows, and overlapping gables repeat classic Tudor architectural features. However, crisp white trim and gray shake siding give the facade a fresh, modern look.

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Traditional Tudor Materials

brick tudor-style home with stucco and front gable — JOHN BESSLER

Brick Tudor-style homes are often contrasted with areas of stone, stucco, or wood on the main gables or upper stories. This home’s front gable dormer features half-timbering with stucco infilling. Cypress shakes add additional texture and contrast to the exterior siding.

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Tudor Color Schemes

red brick tudor with stone around arched door — ALISE O’BRIEN

Brown, cream, and white tones often comprise exterior color palettes for Tudor homes. These neutral hues complement traditional brick, stone, concrete, and slate materials. Front doors are often stained to highlight the natural wood grain or can be painted an accent color for an unexpected twist.

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Arched Tudor-Style Doorway

arched doorway with stone trim on tudor home — JEFF HERR

A simple arched doorway, like this one, is a common feature of a Tudor-style home. This exterior also exhibits many characteristic Tudor materials, including brick on the front gable, stone trim, and half-timbering with stucco infilling on the upper level. Leading up to the front steps, stone pavers of various sizes are spaced out in a dynamic pattern to add a more contemporary feel.

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Tudor Revival

tudor- and english country-inspired brick home — JEFF HERR

This home’s classic styling is part Tudor and part English country. Distinguishing characteristics include a Gothic limestone arch above the entry, copper gutters, and board-and-batten siding. Cream-colored trim highlights windows and other exterior features against the red brick.

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Renaissance Details

arched limestone door surround on brick tudor house — JEFF HERR

The doorway of a Tudor-style home will commonly boast Renaissance detailing. In addition, Tudor arches (typically with flattened, pointed tops) are often found in door surrounds, such as the one seen here. This arched limestone door surround accentuates the home’s castlelike appearance and lends prominence to the entry.

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Tudor Curb Appeal

flower-covered arbor and brick walkway to tudor façade — STEPHEN CRIDLAND

A curved, red-brick walkway reflects this home’s exterior cladding. The path passes through a flower-covered arbor and leads to an arched entrance. Patterned brickwork combined with black half-timbering adds visual interest to the home’s facade.

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Tudor Half-Timbering

detail of half-timbering around tudor window — JAMES YOCHUM

Commonly present on Tudor-style homes, ornamental half-timbering mimics medieval construction techniques. Although timber framing was integral to the structure of medieval houses, most examples on modern Tudor homes are purely decorative. Many different designs and patterns exist, but the technique is most often used on upper stories and around windows.

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Leaded-Glass Windows

leaded-glass diamond-pattern tudor window — JEFF HERR

Tall, narrow windows, commonly in multiple groups with multipane glazing, are characteristic of Tudor-style homes. Small, leaded-glass windows in geometric patterns are another classic period feature. This leaded-glass, diamond-pattern window capped by an antique timber lends the home a well-aged feel.

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Brick Tudor

tudor with two front gables and brick wall cladding — ANTHONY MASTERSON

The facade of a Tudor-style home is often dominated by one or more prominent, steeply pitched cross gables. This home features two front gables and brick wall cladding. Brick became the preferred wall surface for even the most modest Tudor cottages after masonry veneering was popularized in the 1920s.

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Updated Brick Tudor

A nontraditional exterior color palette gave this one-story brick Tudor a fresh face. Various shades of green, including sage-painted brick and gray-green shutters, freshen up the home’s traditional facade without compromising its style. Copper gutters showcase a weathered patina and add a rustic touch.

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Stone Tudor

stone wall cladding on tudor-inspired house — JAMES YOCHUM

Although stone trim is standard in Tudor-style houses, this home features stone as the primary wall cladding. Stucco, brick, or wooden trim frequently covers gables or second stories in this subtype. A wall also made from stone surrounds the property.

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Manufactured Stone Facade

tudor-inspired house with manufactured stone and red brick — D. RANDOLPH FOULDS

The manufactured stone on this home’s facade helps reinforce its Tudor look. Although it mimics real stone, artificial varieties usually come at a fraction of the cost. Keeping with the style, red brick trim defines the steep roofline and arched windows and doorway.

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Tudor-Style Cottage

Tulips wind their way through the front yard of this charming brick Tudor-style cottage. A handmade wreath on the front door repeats the shape of the arched door and flanking windows. The wreath features silk blooms that coordinate with the tulip display’s color scheme.

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Lakeside Tudor

Great architecture often embraces its surroundings, but with this Tudor-style home, the formula is flipped. The stately home is embraced by its surroundings, with lovely lakeshore curving around the site on three sides. A slate-tile roof and diamond-shaped offset chimneys distinguish the home’s facade.

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Modern-Day Tudor

english tudor-style home with stone-clad exterior — JOHN BESSLER

This new English Tudor-style home was designed to appear old. It was inspired by the traditional architecture of a nearby school and estate. A symmetrical layout featuring a stone-clad exterior, brick chimneys, and chocolate trim boasts timeless Tudor appeal.

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One-of-a-Kind Tudor Design

tudor-inspired home with crude mortar joints between bricks — BRIE WILLIAMS

Architectural historians will tell you Tudor style has no fixed rules. The English prototype sprang from the introduction of the chimney stack, and the varied look of the style’s myriad rooflines and quaint windows was a balancing act around interior heat sources. On this charming Tudor’s facade, crude mortar joints between bricks amplify the home’s timeworn appeal.

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English Character

brick, stone, stucco, and wood on tudor exterior — TRIA GIOVAN

Brick, stone, stucco, and wood enhance this 60-year-old home’s Tudor character. The combination of materials introduces a variety of natural textures and colors to the facade. The decorative half-timbering features curved, diagonal details for a twist on traditional.

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Medieval Revival

Heavy chimneys and steeply pitched roofs give Tudor-style homes medieval flavor. In fact, the style is sometimes called Medieval Revival. The windows of this home include a lot of casements, another characteristic of the style.

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Exposed Wood Details

holiday-decorated front wood door of tudor with black beams — PETER KRUMHARDT

The exposed wooden beams and wood front door on this Tudor-style house give it a country quality that inspired its woodland decorating scheme. A tree branch and forest greens keep the decor simple, while silvery stars and tin tree luminaries add a hint of holiday decoration. Diamond-shaped glass panes give the door an antique look.

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Tudor-Style Windows

brick tudor home with grouped windows and transoms — EMILY FOLLOWILL

The windows of Tudor-style homes are often grouped into strings of three or more. They are most commonly located on or below the main gable or in one- or two-story semihexagonal bays, such as the one above the front entrance. Small transoms sometimes top main windows, such as the ones seen on the main level of this home.

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Tudor-Style Solarium

tudor-inspired solarium with gothic arches and breezeway — TRIA GIOVAN

The windows on this solarium repeat the Gothic arches and diamond-shaped panes that prevail throughout the rest of the Tudor-style home. The solarium offers easy outdoor access, opening out to a patio dining setup. A breezeway connecting it to the main house is an informal breakfast area.

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Textured Tudor Exterior

red brick tudor-inspired home with stone chimney — ANTHONY MASTERSON

A combination of brick, stucco, stone, and wood brings texture and dimension to this Tudor-style exterior. The stone flanking the front door repeats on the chimney for a cohesive look. Lush front-yard landscaping helps blend the home into its natural surroundings.