Furnishing Your Tuscan Living Room: Make the Ambience of Italy Come Alive with the Right Pieces!
Posted By Mary Freeland on 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.
Antiques can play an important part in generating that old-world feel here in the New World. From large wardrobes and cupboards to end tables and sofa tables, woods that have been distressed by years of use are ideal for creating that sense of timeless age. Often, you can pick up gorgeous tables, chests, and cabinets for a steal at flea markets and junk shops, but you may also want to check out modern furniture outlets specializing in that antique look. With the prominence of Tuscan décor in interior design today, new pieces that combine an aged finish with an Italian design flair are easier to find than ever!
In addition to wooden tables, chests, and cabinets, don’t forget to use a lot of soft, upholstered furniture in your living room. That’s because you need the space to look warm, cozy, and inviting. After all, who wants to lounge on a rigid wooden bench! A wood bench can look great, but also add in some comfortably upholstered pieces that you and your family can sink into for a more relaxing experience. The best chairs, couches, and sofas for Tuscan décor are moderate-sized pieces that provide fluffy comfort without taking over the space with their supersized design. One great option is to mix and match antique chairs, which tend to have a sparer look, with cozier, plumper modern upholstered chairs and sofas to achieve a balance that doesn’t look overstuffed.
Fireplaces are also an integral part of every Tuscan home, so if you don’t already have one, consider putting one in. It may seem like a huge project, but with the high-tech ventless and direct vent fireplaces on the market today, installing a fireplace in your Tuscan living room may be easier and more affordable than you think. And in addition to looking fabulous, a fireplace can also help reduce your heating bills, so you’ll probably make back your investment in the long run. However, as an investment in the authentic look and feel of your Tuscan home, putting in a fireplace will pay off right away. Accented with a traditional mantel, some gorgeous Mediterranean landscape paintings or other art, and featured as the focal point of your living space, a fireplace can take a so-so Tuscan remodel and give it the atmosphere of a genuine Tuscan villa!
A great source for affordable Tuscan tables, art, earthenware, and more, Tuscan Home Décor & Design is your online retailer for exquisite Mediterranean décor at a fantastic price!
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