Create a Warm, Inviting Home with Tuscan Décor!
Posted By Mary Freeland on August 14, 2009
Reflecting the long history and exquisite vistas of the Italian countryside, Tuscan design is a lovely option for bringing a sense of antique charm and natural beauty into your home. If you hate stuffy, pretentious decorating and you want to design a cozy, lived-in feel for your house, you simply can’t go wrong with Tuscany décor. Emphasizing warm colors, natural materials, and simple details, Tuscan decorating exudes comfort, simplicity, and peace.
At its most basic level, Tuscan home design is a celebration of the beauty of nature (think vineyards and rolling hills) and the joy of food, friends, and family. That means you’ll want to emphasize:
* Rustic, country elements
* Earth tone colors, especially warm golds, terra cottas, and greens
* Natural materials like wood and stone
* Simple details, especially organic motifs such as leaves and vines
* Time-worn, aged, and distressed decor
Start by choosing several antique-look furnishings for your room. From leather topped benches 
to embossed metal wall art medallions to brightly painted hall tables, the larger pieces of your décor set the stage and help create that aged, Tuscan villa feel. Be sure that you steer away from modern lines and materials (including shiny metals) to maintain the time-worn country look you’re going for.
Next, work in appropriate accents. Decorative 
candlesticks are always a great option, as are simple urn shaped lamps. Also, consider displaying ceramic plates on a rustic hanging plate rack or grouping colorful earthenware vases on a table. Not only do these accents add splashes of 
Mediterranean color, they also draw on the importance of both food and simple materials in traditional Tuscan design.
For more ideas on Tuscan decorating, great accents, and finely crafted furniture, visit Just What I Want.biz. And be sure to check my blog next week for more information on creating a Tuscan home. I’ll be focusing on Tuscan décor for the outdoor spaces of your home, so if you’re looking to add a splash of Italian style to your garden or patio, don’t miss it!
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