When many people are considering a decor style, they wind up saying, “Viva Italia!” What is the enduring draw of Tuscan design? Essentially, the style is warm and inviting, and combines well with other popular decorating themes such as country, shabby chic, bohemian modern, old world, rustic, cottage, farmhouse and Mediterranean. You can dedicate a corner of the kitchen to a Tuscan tableaux of fruits, flowers and artisan crafts, or you can invest in a full home makeover.
Rich earth tones recall the Tuscan landscape. Yellows spilling over into gold, sandy neutrals and burnt sienna, rusted and faded reds. For wall color, shades of buttery yellow are best as they are light enough to look warm without cramping a room. Creamy whites are also traditionally used in Tuscan homes. Consider saving the stronger colors for furnishings or architectural details. In terms of yellow, take a look at Valspar’s “Summer Gold” or “Butter Up” by Sherwin-Williams.There is no need to paint the entire house or add Italian arches and columns to create a Tuscan vibe in your home. Choose an accent wall in a key space, such as the living room, dining area, kitchen or even outdoors, and give it a Tuscan redesign. Paint it in a mottled yellow finish, or add a warm red trim. Give a darker wall a more vintage look by painting it in a thin coat of antique white that allows the darker color to show through. Add a Tuscany-inspired border at the base of the wall with grapevines and grapes, either painted by hand, painted with stencils or applied with small wall decals.
A Tuscan home is one that allows for people to gather. The vibe should be casual and inviting. You can create this feeling by investing in furniture that is comfortable and that can be moved and combined in different ways depending upon the gathering. For example, you can set the scene for impromptu conversations by placing floor cushions around a low ottoman or a couple of armchairs near a cocktail table. Set a couch and love seat in an L-shape and fill a table nearby with interesting art books or objects to spark discussion. If you have the space for it, make a large dining table the focal point of the dining room or kitchen, and line the table with bench-style seating. Extend entertaining to outdoor spaces by outfitting the deck, porch or patio with bistro tables, beach chairs or umbrella tables.
You have several choices when considering Tuscan accessories. You can aim for interesting architectural elements, such as arches, columns, cornices and niches. You may want authentic Tuscan accessories, such as hand-painted Italian tiles, marble fruit, earthenware crockery or Majolica pottery. Then there are the accessories that are Tuscan-inspired, such as wall art, textiles, kitchenware, bar ware and garden decor depicting images of vineyards, vines and grapes. One key aspect of the Tuscan lifestyle is to allow nature to enter the home. You can accomplish this simply by exposing windows, setting an herb garden in the kitchen, hanging leafy green plants inside, filling vases and bowls with flowers and keeping a large bowl of fresh fruit on the dining room table.
If you stick to a neutral background, you can work magic with the details. Ceiling rafters in dark wood are a nice option, as is dark wood on stairway banisters or in furniture. Lighter woods should appear timeworn, mellowed and unvarnished. For flooring options, consider terra-cotta, stone or hardwood. Copper pots in the kitchen, particularly hanging from a rack (if you have the space) add shine and light in keeping with the theme. A great farmhouse sink adds a good deal of rustic charm. You can find these at furniture stores or hunt down antique ones. Tile is popular in the kitchen and works well for a backsplash but can also be featured liberally in the bathrooms. Don’t forget the small details, which build up the ambiance. Vases full of sunflowers here and there add charm. Pots of rosemary leave rooms smelling nice, and bottles of fine olive oil in the kitchen work quietly to build on the Tuscan theme. Also, a collection of wine from the region can make a nice display.
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