Monday, July 16, 2012

Decorate Tuscan Homes

Wrought iron decor gives your home a Tuscan look.


Tuscan-inspired decorating is an effective way to decorate in a Mediterranean style. It gives your home an intimate appeal and European flair. This style is not difficult to accomplish, especially with the availability of Italian artwork, dinnerware and home decor available in department and home decor stores. Tuscan decor lends excitement and rich colors to the home and gives it a cozy atmosphere that is perfect for relaxing with friends and family or entertaining guests. Does this Spark an idea?


Instructions


1. Purchase wrought iron tables and chairs or other types of metal seating to decorate your dining room and patio areas. The curves and ornate features on this type of decor add to the Mediterranean ambience. If you are leaning more toward a rustic Tuscany style, use wood tables and chairs with straw seats.


2. Paint your walls with warm earth tones of gold, grape, deep red and olive green shades. Neutral colors work well also and provide an effective background for bold colors in the decor. Another idea is to use rich textured wallpaper to accent the rooms.


3. Buy prints or canvas art with scenes of the Italian countryside, such as vineyards on a rolling hillside or an Italian village. Utilize pictures of grapevines, jars of olives or wine bottles in the kitchen area.


4. Use throw pillows, afghans and area rugs with bold colors that exude a Mediterranean appeal. Choose prints with curvy, fluid lines or Tuscany-inspired floral prints.


5. Hang metal wall art made of wrought iron or black metals. This gives the room an old-world look that is so prevalent in Italian homes.


6. Display dinnerware that has the look of heavy pottery and bold florals or curved lines. Use crocks or pottery throughout your home on your end and coffee tables.


7. Use splashy flower arrangements in a large scale and fill the room corners or niches with silk or real potted plants to create a cozy setting.


8. Purchase colorful tile to use in your kitchen backsplash or other areas of your home. Tile is used often in Mediterranean homes, restaurants and other buildings.

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