A Tudor style home is a type of architecture that originated in the Tudor period in England, between the late 15th and early 17th centuries. It is characterized by its steeply pitched roof and large chimneys, as well as its timber framing and diamond-paned windows. Other features of the Tudor style include half-timbering, overhanging upper stories, and decorative brickwork. This type of architecture is popular in the United States, especially in the Northeast and Midwest.