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Wealthy |
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The homes of the rich were more elaborate than the peasants' homes. Their
floors were paved, as opposed to being strewn with rushes and herbs, and sometimes
decorated with tiles. Tapestries were hung on the walls, providing not only decoration but
also an extra layer of warmth. Fenestral windows, with lattice frames that were covered in
a fabric soaked in resin and tallow, allowed in light, kept out drafts, and could be
removed in good weather. Only the wealthy could afford panes of glass; sometimes only
churches and royal residences had glass windows.