The first turrets were lookouts attached to castle walls. Today, they serve more as decorative flourishes, so it's important to match their style to that of the rest of the house.
Turrets often look best when they reflect their origins as lookout posts. To give guards the best view of the surrounding countryside, medieval builders extended these rooms beyond the main castle walls and built them in a circular shape. Today, the space inside a circular turret provides a spectacular sweep-around view of a neighborhood or yard.
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