How to Create a Tudor Style Breakfast Nook

The best way to describe Tudor style is solid, safe and warm. Large exposed timbers are surrounded by stucco or plaster, doorways and walkways have arched entryways and windows are tall with smaller windowpanes. The Tudor style is distinctive and will make your breakfast nook really stand out. Here are some tips to help you create a Tudor style breakfast nook.

Difficulty:

Moderate

Instructions

1. Build an arch to the entryway of your breakfast nook. You can create an arch by adding pre-made architectural accents to a wooden door frame. These accents come in wood or polystyrene and can be found in most home improvement stores.

2. Frame the existing windows of your breakfast nook with arched trim pieces. Arches are an important part of the Tudor style and the trim pieces can be found at most home improvement stores.

3. Hang heavy swag drapes on the sides of the windows to frame them, such as a darker colored velvet fabric. Use the fabric to emphasize the windows and not cover them.

4. Plaster the walls with a rough textured plaster and add dark wood trim. The wood trim can be a minimum thickness because it's not for structure. Plaster walls with dark wood trim will create a rich Tudor look for the breakfast nook.

5. Add stained glass or leaded glass to your windows. Tudor style windows are created with tall windows that have stained or leaded glass. You can also add window stiles, which are removable inserts, that add the effect of window panes on glass.

6. Buy heavy, dark colored wood for your breakfast table and chairs. Add thick, deep colored cushions to the chairs for a Tudor style.

7. Accent the breakfast nook with heavy metal accents, such as pewter or hammered copper. These accents will help you create more of a Tudor style in the breakfast nook. Use metal for candlesticks, serving pieces and centerpieces. A metal light fixture will also help create a Tudor look.