Sep 02 2008
Designing A Tuscan Décor Kitchen
One of the most popular forms of home decorating today is the French country style, which incorporates the use of a variety of natural materials. Along with metal items, ceramic and iron work to enhance the overall look of any French country decorating project. If part of your home decorating project includes designing a kitchen that will bring the look and appeal of the country to your home, using Tuscan Décor will have the desired effect and will create the perfect atmosphere.
Types Of Tuscan Décor
Tuscan décor can be utilized perfectly when creating the country atmosphere for your kitchen by using intricate wrought iron accessories along with items made of other textures and materials. Items that can be used for decorating include copper pots and urns, ceramic dishes, platters and large bowls, rustic iron pot racks to hold your copper pots and pans, marble countertops, colorful ceramic canisters, copper utensils such as soup ladles, terra cotta vases, figurines, wrought iron baker’s rack, colorful glass containers and copper coffee or tea pots. Whether you use new items or vintage décor items, the effect is simple elegance.
Indoor Uses Of Tuscan Décor
In the bedroom, use iron picture frames to display artwork or a special picture on the wall or dresser, use iron curtain rods for a dramatic affect along with decorative iron wall décor. Iron headboards, ornate mirrors, iron wall sconces for holding candles and accent pillows will all compliment the rich colors of the room and create an inviting setting. In the dining room, beaten copper fruit bowls set upon colorful table linens or embroidered table runner and rich tapestries exemplifies the Tuscan décor style. Throughout the home, marble floors are considered to be part of the Tuscan décor style.
Outside Uses Of Tuscan Décor
To take the Tuscan décor style outside, utilize a wrought iron flower trellis for colorful flowers. Use a wrought iron entry gate for display or actual use, arrange terra cotta jugs among filigree decorated patio furniture for contrast, create a natural stone or brick walkway or garden path leading to a water fountain, add wooden shutters to windows and use red terra cotta roof tiles.
When decorating with this particular style, the key is to keep it simple, casual, warm and inviting by using a combination of bold colors tempered with contrasting hues and textures plus accessorizing with a variety of materials, metals, natural stone and tiles.
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