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Page 10 asymmetrical "L" shaped porches. The porches were often enclosed at a later date, in response to increased street noise. English Tudor / French Country: It embodies the romantic ideal of an English country manor. They have a steeply pitched roof, often with multiple overlapping, front-facing gables of varying heights. The majority of their exteriors are stone or brick, but they're accented with decorative half-timbering. Windows are tall and narrow with multiple panes—sometimes rectangular, sometimes diamond-shaped. Large groupings of windows are common, and occasionally there are picturesque floating bay windows called oriel windows on the first or second story. Though often not in the center of the house, the front door is still a significant architectural feature on Tudor homes. They typically have a round arch at the top and tend to be bordered by a contrasting stone that stands out against the brick walls. Finally, Tudor chimneys are another notable element where the details stand out: They often have decorative chimney pots, a stone or metal extension at the top of the brick chimney. Inspired by the French countryside, French country homes are more subdued, lived-in, and subtle than the super luxurious, ornate exteriors typically associated with French architecture. Defined by natural finishes, simple, neutral color palettes, and some serious inspiration from their natural surroundings.