wooden doors

The Tuscan style of architecture originated in England in the
1840s. Prior to that time, English homes were more formal
and classical in appearance. With the picturesque movement,
builders began designing elegant recreations of Italian villas.
By the late 1860s, the Tuscan style house was one of the most
preferred architectural styles for homes in the U.S. and it has
maintained its popularity to this day.
The appeal lies in the simplicity of design. Typically
featuring an open floor plan and a mixture of Old World
and Mediterranean styles, homes decorated in the Tuscan
style are inspired by the elements of nature. Todays Tuscan
home is characterized by wide-plank flooring and wooden
beams, along with arched windows and doorways. Accents
of wrought iron, stone and tile are also typical features of
Tuscan style architecture.