Posted By Mary Freeland on February 26, 2010

When you think of the Tuscan countryside, what colors do you imagine? Is it the deep green of tall cypress trees? Or do you think of the yellowy green of juicy olives? What about the creamy whites, golds, and ambers of limestone, marble, and travertine? Or is it all of the above? Obviously, there’s no right or wrong answer to this question, but it’s important that you start thinking about the colors you see outdoors in Tuscany… That’s because those same colors are the colors you’ll want to use indoors as part of your Tuscan decorating scheme.

With its strong emphasis on natural motifs and materials, you shouldn’t be surprised to learn that Tuscan décor also focuses on natural colors. From the blues of the Mediterranean and the sky to the greens of the crops and the fields to the red-orange of terra-cotta and clay, the palette of authentic Tuscan design never strays far from its natural inspirations. Pick any color from a typical Tuscan landscape and bring it inside as part of your new Mediterranean-inspired décor.

Don’t worry about combining all these different colors in your Tuscan room or home—while you may think too many colors will make your space seem clownish, in this case they really won’t. That’s because all of the colors in Tuscan design complement each other. Offering similar saturations and the same underlying natural feel, these colors create a color-scape as rich and vivid as the Tuscan landscape. Providing depth, visual interest, and earthy beauty for your décor, the myriad natural tones of Tuscany will combine as harmoniously in your living room as among the rolling hills of Italy itself!

If you’re ready to add more Tuscan color to your décor, visit Tuscan Home Décor and Design for beautiful furnishings and accents—all with fabulous Tuscan style and beauty.

Categories: Accents, Walls
Tags: mediterranean, tuscan, Tuscan decor, Tuscan home decor, Tuscany