Posted By Mary Freeland on September 25, 2009

Surrounded by the beautiful countryside of Italy, the traditional Tuscan villa is permeated by the natural elements of sea, sky, mountains, and fields. The inspirations of nature can be found almost everywhere in Tuscan decorating from the earthy materials of pottery, stone and wood to botanical decorative motifs and more. If you want your home décor have that cozy, authentic Mediterranean atmosphere, natural design elements are a must!

For starters, add a little scenery to set the stage. In Italy, you can look out the window and enjoy the gorgeous panorama of flowing fields. But when you live in a city or suburban neighborhood, it’s a great idea to add Tuscan landscape art as the backdrop of your home décor. Pick scenes of vineyards, fields, and white-washed villas for your wall art. This grounds your entire decorating scheme in the countryside and vistas of Tuscany, bringing the natural beauty of Italy into your home no matter where you live.

Then, when selecting furnishings for your Tuscan living room or kitchen, keep an eye out for both natural materials and nature-inspired decorative accents. A wooden table would be great for your dining room, but if it has ultra-modern lines and no detailing, it probably doesn’t belong in your Mediterranean space. On the other hand, a hall table with a leather-look top and elegant flower and leaf inspired accents unites both natural materials and natural design motifs—perfect for any Tuscan décor!

Finally, pick accessories that seamlessly integrate natural images and patterns. When it comes to the right detailing on your Tuscan design accents, for the most part geometric shapes are out and curves, flowers, leaves, and fruit are in. Earthenware pottery with olive branches or floral medallions works great for putting the finishing touches on your Tuscan kitchen or dining space, especially if they also bring in the warm earthy colors so typical of Italian-inspired décor. You may also want to try decorative vases and lamps as décor accents, just be sure that they include nature-inspired motifs and lines to create a cohesive, totally Tuscan decorating scheme.

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Categories: Accents, Earthenware, Living or Family Room
Tags: Earthenware, mediterranean, metal wall art, tuscan, wall art