Tudor design

Here’s how one designer created a home for a young family returning to their Pittsburgh roots.

It features tons of impressive art and a nuanced color palette

A mock Tudor-style house in England

Timber Framing in Beuvron en Auge (Normandy, France) Timber framing (German: Fachwerk, literally "framework"), or half-timbering, also called in North America "post-and-beam" construction and post-frame construction. Timber framing or half-timbering was common in China and, in a refined form, in Japan. In Medieval times until the 18th century it was used for domestic architecture throughout northern continental Europe, especially Germany (Fachwerk), parts of France, Denmark, Switzerland…

Unused portion of a wallpaper, with a pattern of the Tudor rose and portcullis, and the initials 'VR'; gold, brown and red on a dark-red ground; Colour woodblock print, on paper; Designed by A. W. N. Pugin for the Houses of Parliament; Produced by Samuel Scott for J. G. Crace; England; 1848.

This Tudor-style home was built in the early 1970s under the supervision of Michael Taylor. The current owners use the house and gardens extensively for entertaining. Notable features include extensive gardens, a pool house, a fully customized dressing room lined in mirror and silver leaf detailing, a Cocteau-inspired powder room, custom detailing, and quality art and antiques throughout. Architect – Ronchetti Designs Contractor – Weir Brothers Photography – Matthew Millman

Custom Residential Architecture and Historic Preservation

Get inspired by Tudor style homes with their charming timber frames, steep roofs, and cozy, fairy-tale vibes!