Italian décor is known for its romantic splendor and relaxing overtone. When creating your own Italian-inspired home theme, be sure to incorporate lots of rich Italian colors, luxurious bedding and tapestries, and grandiose decorative accessories. Does this Spark an idea?
Color Scheme
Decorate with the predominant Italian colors of cream, gold, granite, red, brown, terracotta and blue-green.
Walls
Paint your walls in rich red, beige, cream or terracotta colors. You can also faux finish your walls to mimic suede, leather, stucco, plaster or marble.
Floors
Install handmade terracotta floor tiles, terracotta-inspired stained concrete, marble, natural stone or mosaic floors to tie in your Italian décor theme.
If new flooring options are not feasible at the moment, cover your existing flooring with Persian or tapestry rugs.
Tapestries
Place many rich wall tapestries strategically around your home. Examples of popular Italian-inspired tapestries are medieval landscapes, mythological gods and goddesses, castles and biblical-inspired scenes.
Draperies
Avoid the use of heavy window treatments. Use light, colorful and free-hanging floor-length curtains.
Bedding and Upholstery
Select luxurious brocade, velvet or silk bedspreads and matching pillows and bed cushions.
Use the same materials to upholster sofas and chairs throughout your house to tie in your Italian-inspired décor.
Lighting
Choose cast iron or distressed copper lighting fixtures for your living and entertainment areas.
Hang Old World style wrought iron candle wall sconces to outline rooms. Erect large, ornate matching chandeliers to provide the main lighting sources in those rooms.
Accentuate mirrors and paintings with nearby iron and steel candelabras.
Accessory Ideas
Purchase Renaissance-style oil paintings and Renaissance-era wooden cassoni chests.
Decorate walls or fireplace mantles with coats of arms, family crests and shields.
Embellish your garden with stone or terracotta water fountains and statues.
Secure ceiling medallions in prominent areas, such as the kitchen and living room.
Line kitchen counters with fresh or dried Italian herbs such as rosemary, parsley, basil, oregano and sage.
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