Tuscany is one of the most beautiful places in the world with stunning colors of the earth. It is a place where you can find a rustic village with bright terracotta roofs and rich brown and olive green landscaping. One of the most remarkable things about this land is its food made from the natural bounty of tomatoes, aubergines, olives, fresh herbs, and famous cheeses and wines. This beautiful style has become popular in kitchens around the world. You can bring the life and beauty of Tuscany into your own kitchen with some fairly simple techniques.
decorating your walls
One of the easiest ways to bring a Tuscan-inspired style to your home is by decorating your walls. You can transform your walls into stone with simple faux paint techniques. First paint the walls with a coat of flat latex paint in a warm beige or light terracotta, then sponge paint a satin latex in a color several shades darker. If you are more conservative, go for beige because terracotta can be overwhelming. You can make a focal wall in the room by using a deep warm color like deep sienna, which is a deep yellow, or a darker terracotta. This is a great background to add your favorite piece of art.
Create a Tuscan table
Accenting the table with placemats and a table runner that complements the wall color gives a sophisticated and cohesive feel to the room. Some of the best colors are warm natural colors like gold, copper, rust, and cocoa. You can promote the cohesive plan by coordinating your dishes with the Tuscan theme. Since the Tuscan theme is all about earth colors, try choosing glazed ceramic plates and solid colors. If you want to add interest, try mixing it with different colored plates, bowls and plates. The wooden serving bowls and tools go perfectly with the earthy feel and colors of your other accessories. There are several options for a centerpiece. Fresh flowers are always beautiful and elegant. Try sunflowers or zinnias in a handmade clay vase or square wooden bowl filled with fruit, vegetables, or even bread.
Tuscan accents
A trademark of Tuscan design is wrought iron, which can be incorporated into a kitchen in a variety of ways. You can choose kitchen tables with iron details or a detailed decorative iron rod as a window curtain rod. You can also add a wrought iron candle holder on the wall. Tuscany is famous for its vineyards, so add a wooden or iron wine rack to the wall. Ceramic tiles painted with fruits and vegetables are perfect wall accessories. Think rustic when choosing window shades. Wood blinds or shutters and heavy fabrics in olive green, rust red, or sienna are great choices.
Don’t forget about the little details either because that’s what completes the room. Keep your dried pasta and beans in decorative glass containers on the counter, and place herbs in a carved wood or iron spice cabinet on the wall. Colored glass bottles and ceramics also evoke the feeling of sun-kissed Tuscany. When putting together your room, make sure everything matches and creates a cohesive look.