Tudor style home exteriors are rather easy to
identify. Many people drive by them quite regularly with
jaws dropped and eyes wide at the simple beauty and
elegance of this style of architecture. From humble
cottages to grand castles the Tudor style of
architecture is very memorable indeed. When decorating
the interior of a home in the Tudor fashion there is no
set in stone rules though there are some touches that
are the hallmarks of Tudor style and beauty.
One thing you can do to bring a touch of the Tudor style
to your home, even if your home wasn't built in the
Tudor style is to incorporate the use of beams in the
interior as decorative touches. When the original Tudor
style of architecture was about this was more a design
of need than one of opportunity. Today the paneling
serves as a simple reminder of the beauty that has
earned this period in history and architecture such
fame. This is only one method however, that can be used
in order to establish a Tudor style upon the interior of
a home.
The floors in Tudor homes were typically made of either
brick or flagstone. Many people today opt for stone
tiles in order to portray a remarkably accurate look
with a modern twist. These floors were often covered
with ornate Oriental rugs (in wealthier homes) or small
wool rugs in more humble abodes. If attempting to
imitate the wealthier Tudor styled homes nothing short
of Oriental style rugs will do in the more prominent
areas of the home. Keep in mind that there are
reasonably beautiful imitations currently on the market
at prices that the average homeowner can afford.
Ornate wall tapestries often graced the walls in order
to complete the richness of the look in wealthier homes.
This is a style that is often imitated in homes
attempting to cling to their Tudor roots around the
world. It is a beautiful affect however and one that is
very well worth adding to your home if you are seeking
to incorporate a Tudor style in your home decorating
efforts.
As far as the bedroom goes, the beds were the focal
points of these rooms. Solidly built four post beds were
the thrones in these homes and made fit for the king of
any castle no matter how humble it may be. The posts and
feet on these beds were ornately carved and quite
beautiful. This is a remarkable recreation to include in
your home in order to bring about an authentic Tudor
atmosphere for the interior decorating. In wealthier
homes, rich fabrics canopied these massive beds in order
to provide privacy and elegance.
In order to create an authentic Tudor atmosphere in a
home of today you would also want to incorporate some
sort of wrought iron chandeliers into the home as well
as wall sconces for lighting. This is the style of
lighting that was often used at the time and will lend
credibility to the scene you are attempting to recreate.
This to me is one of the most stunning effects that can
be incorporated into a home decorating plan in this day
and age. If timeless beauty and elegance are the goal,
then this is definitely a style of décor you will want
to consider for your home.