Posted By Mary Freeland on June 19, 2010

Adding the right accents can be crucial in putting the finishing touch on your Tuscan-design kitchen. While colorful earthenware dishes are always a great addition, here are some other suggestions about beautiful accessories that can flesh out your décor and bring your dream Mediterranean kitchen to life!

Olive oil: Olive oil isn’t just a heart-healthy ingredient in Italian cooking anymore. It can also be a gorgeous décor accent. Stored in a decorative glass cruet or a traditional pottery jar, olive oil can dress up a table, countertop, or open shelf. The golden hues of the oil can be particularly striking when several different types of oil are displayed in a grouping of different bottles. And, this Tuscan kitchen accent is even practical—your olive oil will always be handy when you need to add a splash to the pan or prepare a salad dressing.

Peppers, garlic, olives, and more: Traditional Tuscan foods do more than just taste great. Many are also a fantastic way to create an eye-catching accent in your kitchen. Jars of olives and vivid red Italian sweet peppers look fabulous grouped together on windowsills, counters, and shelves. Braids of garlic and onions can be hung on walls and from cabinets for a rustic Tuscan look (and easy access when you’re cooking). By using these iconic Italian foods as decorative touches throughout the space, your Tuscan kitchen will not only come alive with the look of an Italian villa, it will also be permeated by the smells and tastes of the Mediterranean.

Wine: And don’t forget about the wine! Open wine racks are a great way to display Tuscan vintages and create a little visual texture in your Italian-inspired kitchen. Once you’ve enjoyed a bottle of your favorite wine, you can even use the empty bottle as a decorative candleholder or other décor accent!

From hanging some of your vibrant pottery serving platters and plates on the wall to grouping decorative bottles of olive oil on the counter, these Tuscan kitchen accessories create a sense of lived in, cozy style. And with your kitchen décor centering on food, the whole space will practically make your taste buds tingle. So forget about bland, colorless kitchen style. Spice up your kitchen and your life with beautifully decorated, tastily accessorized Tuscan design!

For Tuscan décor accessories large and small, don’t forget to visit our online retail shop, Tuscan Home Décor & Design. Your resource for fabulous Mediterranean-style accents and furnishings at great price, we’re sure to have some of the accents you need for your Tuscan kitchen.

Categories: Accents, Earthenware, Kitchen
Tags: Earthenware, Italian, mediterranean, tuscan villa, Tuscany