| Are you having difficulty deciding on a home | | | | celebrated. Accessories that are homemade are |
| decorating theme?...How about Tuscan? | | | | common for this genre. Ceramics are big in tuscan |
| It's rich cultural heritage and simple elegance are | | | | decorating too! Silver, copper, iron are all common |
| what draw so many to this beautiful style. | | | | in tuscan design. Themes that include olives, |
| Because it combines a unique antique flavor and | | | | grapes, wine and pottery, scrolled ironwork, |
| 'livability' more and more homeowners are opting | | | | stone, marble and handcrafted tiles in an old world |
| for this Italian masterpiece. | | | | style and many other possibilities. Terra cotta is |
| Using a palette of earth tones, tuscan (which is an | | | | also popular when using the tuscan theme so a |
| Italian country design) brings the outdoors inside. | | | | vase for fresh cut flowers on the tiled mosaic |
| This design uses distinct materials to help | | | | table in the center of the room under the cast |
| accomplish it's magic. The Tuscan style is unique | | | | iron chandelier would make a fabulous entryway |
| as well as beautiful. | | | | into your home. |
| When deciding on a tuscan theme, you'll be using | | | | Tuscan fabric is unequalled in it's simple beauty. |
| textures, such as stone and tile for the flooring | | | | Savannah and tobacco cloth, burlap, abaca, fibers |
| and furnishings. This helps to create a natural | | | | from the banana and coconut trees are all used |
| atmosphere. Plaster is suggested for the walls, | | | | to create a natural lived-in space. These materials |
| again, to add texture and a natural feel. This | | | | are very versatile and your only limitation is your |
| would provide an opportunity for you to use your | | | | imagination. They can be used for just about |
| creativity and even have some fun. | | | | anything from curtains and drapes, blinds, wall |
| Tables are often made of stone and Tile mosaics | | | | decorations, room and space dividers, privacy |
| are another possibility for in the tuscan themed | | | | screens, elegant table placemats or conversation |
| home. | | | | pieces on your coffee table, entryway rugs and |
| "What are four walls, anyway? They are what | | | | foor coverings can all be created simply by using |
| they contain. The house protects the dreamer. | | | | some of these various tuscan fabrics because of |
| Unthinkably good things can happen... " From | | | | their weight, density and flexibility allow for many |
| Frances in Under A Tuscan Sun | | | | applications. |
| No decorating theme that centers around nature | | | | Tuscan also uses colors such as yellow and red. |
| would be complete without wood. It's exquisite | | | | These colors can be used in decorations for |
| textures and intricate details make wood a | | | | tables, a chair cover, tie-backs to accentuate and |
| perfect compliment to the Old World style and | | | | complement curtains and drapes. Use of yellow |
| Tuscan makes great use of this natural resource. | | | | and red ribbon and ties to decorate candlesticks is |
| One example of this is the exposed framework. | | | | not uncommon. Any material or color that |
| The large wooden beams create a comfortable, | | | | reminds us of the ocean, the earth, the beautiful |
| rustic look. Another is in the construction of | | | | blue sky or the deep rich forest, will bring a warm |
| furniture. The goal here is to make it look aged | | | | and inviting feel to tuscan home. The color, |
| and antique. By staining and 'aging' the wood, you | | | | texture, fabric and accessories will create a warm |
| can create an antique feel while maintaining rugged | | | | and inviting feeling in any space in your home. |
| endurance. | | | | This warm and inviting theme of simplicity and |
| Tuscan is based on a cultural heritage. By using | | | | nature is a great home decorating idea. |
| accessories this heritage can be highlighted and | | | | |