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!
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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.
Category: Accents, Living or Family Room, Window Treatments |
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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.
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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!
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Mary Freeland | April 16, 2010
While carpeting is a favorite flooring option on this side of the Atlantic, traditional Italian homes tend to feature hard floors. With wood, tile, and stone all commonly found in Tuscan décor, you have tons of options for installing an old-world look over here in the New World!
Category: Bedroom, Floors, Kitchen, Living or Family Room |
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Mary Freeland | April 9, 2010
From the very earliest Tuscans, stone has played an important role in both architecture and interior décor. While the ancient Etruscans and Romans used stone for the actual construction of their buildings, today’s Tuscan homes feature stone as a practical, decorative element in just about every room.
Category: Accents, Floors, Living or Family Room, Uncategorized |
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Mary Freeland | March 12, 2010
Oftentimes Tuscan palettes get stuck on the colors of the earth—golden fields, green trees, and red soil—and forget the balancing tones of the calming sea and sky. For a truly harmonious Tuscan home, it’s important to integrate all the colors of the Tuscan landscape, including blues, into your design.
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Mary Freeland | March 6, 2010
When you’re imagining the perfect Tuscan landscape, what color stands out the most? In many cases, it’s the rusty hues of the terra-cotta colored soil of the fields. The same goes for most Tuscan living rooms—the color that jumps out in small bursts is the rich red of painted pottery, wall art details, and more.
Category: Accents, Earthenware, Living or Family Room |
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Mary Freeland | February 21, 2010
Simply filling your home to overflowing with Mediterranean-inspired materials, art, and motifs won’t bring your home that warm and inviting Tuscan feel. Balance is the key in any decor style!
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Mary Freeland | February 12, 2010
Walk into a Tuscan home, and you’re probably treading on a floor of local stone. Admire a Tuscan table or shelf, and you’re likely looking at a wood harvested nearby. Eat a meal on Tuscan pottery and your plate will often be made from local clay and decorated with olive branches, flowers, or grapevines—just like view out the window.
Category: Accents, Earthenware, Kitchen, Living or Family Room |
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