A dark-brown tint in glaze helps give walls the look of old plaster.
Tuscan style decor, filled with warm colors and aromatic herbs, makes a kitchen a place of inspiration. Whether your decorating budget allows for marble countertops or just some paint and Italian accessories, you can create this look as simply or as lavishly as you wish. If space allows, make room for a table and chairs--family and friends will be drawn to this inviting space. Does this Spark an idea?
Instructions
1. Choose a warm shade of paint for your Tuscan kitchen walls. Select beige for a small or dark kitchen. Pick a darker shade such as rust or terracotta to create a more dramatic space.
2. Tape around the walls to keep paint off the ceiling, trim and cabinets. Protect the floor and counters with a drop cloth.
3. Apply paint with a 3-inch brush to areas that you can't reach with a paint roller, then finish up with the roller. Allow the walls to dry completely.
4. Add umber tint to acrylic glazing medium. Stir to disperse the color. Brush the glaze onto the walls with a 4-inch brush. Overlap short brushstrokes in all directions for a pattern that is textured, but balanced overall.
5. Select accessories that carry out the look of a Tuscan kitchen. Replace your light fixture with a wrought-iron chandelier. Install wrought-iron curtain rods. Hang curtains made from natural materials such as raw linen or wheat-colored silk.
6. Display a collection of hand-painted Italian pottery on shelves. Hang painted plates and platters on the wall.
7. Arrange a selection of potted herbs on a sunny windowsill for decorative and culinary purposes. Include classic Italian seasonings: basil, oregano, rosemary, sage and thyme.
8. Choose rustic wooden furniture if you have room in your kitchen. Look for well-worn antiques that don't require a lot of care. Your Tuscan kitchen should be casual and comfortable--not fussy and formal.
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