Are you having difficulty deciding on a home decorating theme? How about Tuscan? Its rich cultural heritage and simple elegance are what draw so many to this beautiful style. Because it combines a unique antique flavor and ‘livability’ more and more homeowners are opting for this Italian masterpiece. Using a palette of earth tones, Tuscan, which is an Italian country design, brings the outdoors inside. The Tuscan style is unique as well as beautiful. When deciding on a Tuscan theme, you’ll be using textures, such as stone and tile for the flooring and furnishings. This helps to create a natural atmosphere. Plaster is suggested for the walls, again, to add texture and a natural feel. Tables are often made of stone and tile mosaics. No decorating theme that centers around nature would be complete without wood. It’s exquisite textures and intricate details make wood a perfect compliment to the Old World style and Tuscan makes great use of this natural resource.
One example of this is the exposed framework. The large wooden beams create a comfortable, rustic look. Another is in the construction of furniture. The goal here is to make it look aged and antique. By staining and ‘aging’ the wood, you can create an antique feel while maintaining rugged endurance. Tuscan is based on a cultural heritage. By using accessories this heritage can be highlighted and celebrated. Accessories that are homemade are common for this genre. Ceramics are big in Tuscan decorating too. Silver, copper and iron are all common in Tuscan design. Themes that include olives, grapes, wine, pottery, scrolled ironwork, stone, marble and handcrafted tiles in an old world style are many other possibilities. Terra cotta is also popular when using the tuscan theme, so a vase for fresh cut flowers on the tiled mosaic table in the center of the room under the cast iron chandelier would make a fabulous entryway into your home. Tuscan fabric is unequalled in its simple beauty. Savannah and tobacco cloth, burlap, abaca, fibers from the banana and coconut trees are all used to create a natural lived-in space. These materials are very versatile and your only limitation is your imagination. Any material or color that reminds us of the ocean, the earth, the beautiful blue sky or the deep rich forest, will bring a warm and inviting feel to a Tuscan home. This warm and inviting theme of simplicity and nature is a great home decorating idea.