Mary Freeland | July 30, 2010
When the walls are painted, the fireplace installed, and the furniture in place, it’s time to add the accessories and accents that will round out your Tuscan décor. But what items will create that sense of authentic Italian style? Here are a few ideas!
Mary Freeland | July 24, 2010
Whether you choose a cotton fabric for your draperies or a vineyard-inspired print for your upholstery, your Tuscan home has to include soft furnishings as well as the beautiful-but-hard appearance of wood and stone.
Mary Freeland | July 16, 2010
In our last post about Tuscan living rooms, we talked about focal points and flow, but not about the specifics of furnishings for your space. So now that you know what NOT to do with your furniture in your Tuscan living room, let’s look a little more specifically at what types of furnishings you should use as you create that desired flow and focal point.
Mary Freeland | July 9, 2010
Perhaps one of the most common errors when it comes to Tuscan living room design is the layout of the space. Not only is the style of your furniture important, but how you place that furniture makes a huge difference in the overall success of your design.
Mary Freeland | July 2, 2010
If you’re considering redecorating your home in the Tuscan style, starting with the living room just makes sense. Not only does the main living space of your house center around time spent with family and friends—just like Tuscan décor—it also will enable you to get the most impact. So if you’re looking to reinvent your [...]
Mary Freeland | May 28, 2010
In past posts, we’ve talked a lot about natural materials like stone and wood and how important they are in Tuscan décor. But it’s important to keep in mind that upholstered furnishings have their place as well. How inviting and comfortable would your living room be if you only had wood benches and marble-topped tables? You also need some upholstered sofas and chairs that invite family members and guests to relax and stay awhile!
Mary Freeland | May 21, 2010
Today I’m going to focus a little more on what to actually do with fabrics as part of your décor. So when you’ve decided to add textiles to your Tuscan décor, but don’t quite know what to do with them, why not turn to the windows. Perhaps one of the easiest—and most obvious places—to use fabric is in window drapes.
Mary Freeland | May 14, 2010
Last week we talked about using different types of fabrics in your Tuscan home, but today I’m going to give you a crash course in some of the most common fabric types and how they can work as a beautiful part of your Tuscan décor.
Mary Freeland | May 7, 2010
Up ’til now we’ve focused mainly on hard furnishings and finishes like tables, flooring, and even glass light fixtures. But it’s important to remember that Tuscan décor needs to be comfortable—and with only hard surfaces and sharp angles, your home is going to feel about as welcoming as a jail cell!
