Posted By Mary Freeland on February 12, 2010

The natural landscape of Tuscany has had a major impact on the decorative elements in traditional Tuscan décor, but the importance of the natural world in Tuscan style goes far beyond the botanical patterns and earthy hues. From the emphasis on using natural motifs, colors, and scenery in interior design to the very materials of the furnishings themselves, nature really is everywhere in Tuscan design and décor! The Tuscan lifestyle and home are so steeped in the idea of bringing the outside indoors that natural materials dominate both a home’s finishes and its furniture.

Look closely and you’ll see how the natural materials of Tuscan décor and design connect back to the surrounding landscape. The woods and stones predominately used in Tuscan villas and homes are also commonly found in the area. Woods like cypress, pine, and oak can be found throughout the countryside as well as in tables, chairs, and cupboards inside local Tuscan homes. Stones like marble, travertine, and limestone are quarried all through the region and can be seen in floors, countertops, and furniture in just about any area residence. Even the clays used in traditional Tuscan earthenware came from the local soil—while the beautiful hand-painted designs cover the humble clay, it stems from the very land of Tuscany itself!

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. From adornments to materials, the local landscape is the very foundation of all things Tuscan.

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Categories: Accents, Earthenware, Kitchen, Living or Family Room
Tags: casa cristina, Earthenware, tuscan, Tuscan decor, tuscan decorating, Tuscan home decor