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How to pick out windows for a Tudor home
A Tudor home is easily recognizable for its eclectic features and unique window designs. Learn how to choose windows that will preserve the traditional Tudor home style or offer a contemporary twist.
Whether you're replacing, remodeling, or building a new Tudor home, you’ve come to the right place. We’re here to guide you in selecting windows and doors that bring to life the old-world character of this style. Get tips on window and door types, colors, grilles, and more details that will complement your Tudor’s aesthetic. And if you’re hoping to put your own spin on this traditional style, we’ve got tips to help with that too!
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What is a Tudor window?
Fortunately, picking out the right windows for your Tudor home doesn’t have to be complicated.
Windows on a Tudor home are typically narrow and rectangular. They often feature diamond or colonial grille patterns and deep, warm colors. More modern Tudor homes might opt for black windows with large colonial grilles. Tudor-style windows are often casements joined together and accompanied by transom windows. It is also not uncommon to see double-hung windows used on a Tudor home.
Proportions
Casement windows are a popular pick for Tudor homes and will commonly be tall and slender. They’re often grouped together in joined units of two, three, or four windows. These window units also commonly feature individual transoms above each window — as opposed to a single transom overlapping the whole unit. If double-hung windows are chosen, they’ll typically be slightly wider than a casement might be. Accent windows are usually square.
Grille patterns
The diamond grille pattern is a popular choice for Tudor-style windows, but it is also common to see the colonial grille pattern, or a combination of both. Because of the eclectic nature of this home style, there's freedom to choose either or both patterns — whatever appeals to you!
TIP: Find out more about selecting window grilles.
Colors
Deep and warm colors, such as dark brown or reddish brown, are typical of a Tudor home. While the exterior is usually white or beige stucco, the window does not necessarily need to contrast with the wall and can be similar in color values. However, the frame, sash, and trim should all be the same color.
TIP: Our E-Series product line offers more than 50 colors standard making it easy to customize windows to match your preferred color palette.
Bay windows
A charming feature of many Tudor homes is a bay window. A bay might project from the first or second floor. It’s often featured on the front of the house to add character and curb appeal.
Since an asymmetrical exterior is characteristic of this style, a bay window can also help create the right composition.
TIP: Our 400 Series product line offers beautiful bay windows that would be an ideal option for a Tudor home.
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What type of doors match a Tudor?
A classic style for the main entry door of a Tudor home is the plank door, which was traditionally made of vertical planks of wood nailed together. A half-round archtop door with a small panel of glass is also a popular choice. While a solid wood door would be classic, you might see modern Tudors incorporating doors with large glass panels and black frames.
