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Tuscan Style Decorating -
Three Essentials
By Michael Holland
If Under the Tuscan Sun
left you breathlessly and hopelessly in love with tuscan style decorating
you're certainly not alone. The rolling hills and the call of the earth
itself seem to have imparted their presence into the psyche of those who
either read the book or saw the movie.
This growing trend in
tuscan style decorating is similar to the which-came-first theory of the
chicken or the egg.
Whichever the answer, the
results are genuinely inspirational. Images of our direct connection to the
earth itself are born and spark a craving for the proximity of familiar
faces.
In tuscan style decorating
we are able to reflect our passion for that connection to the earth and to
what is real.
All that which is old and
forgotten becomes new and significant again.
Elements of tuscan style
decorating incorporate the outdoors within the inside confines of where we
live. You don't have to be outside to commune with nature. It instead
communes in harmony with the life inside our homes.
Colors in tuscan style
decorating
Warmth and intensity ...
just as in fine Italian coffee fills the vivid color palette of this style.
The earth's hues in ranges from blistering yellow like the sun itself to the
concentrated gold's like those she hides in her furthermost crevices are
used throughout this theme. Intense shades of russet and chocolate are
likewise incorporated abundantly with prominent amounts of terra cotta.
Other earth tones are
likewise blended in tuscan style decorating harmony. Include expressions of
coal black, deep pool or lake blue, and olive with hints of sea green in
combination with generous amounts of rusty reds for added spice.
Stone in tuscan style
decorating
When it comes to home
décor, this style is literally the salt of the earth. Natural stones and
rocks from the earth itself bear this evidence. Even bricks, which are made
by man, begin with clay and other elements of the earth.
Stone is used in tuscan
style decorating very effectively in kitchens and in bathrooms. Other places
where it makes a powerful statement are in fireplace surrounds and hearts as
well as in foyers and other entrances. Creating a faux stone wall adds an
immediate tuscan air to any room.
Before choosing stone for
your tuscan style decorating project, know the physical qualities of any
stone you're considering. Before you decide which stone to use where to use
it, you need to know its limitations. The three most commonly used stones
are granite, limestone and marble.
Granite - strong,
long-lasting and heat-resistant. This stone creates a stunning tuscan style
decorating focal point, but is expensive.
Limestone - natural in
appearance, but very absorbent and stains easily. It is typically used in
flooring and for shower interiors but is not recommended for areas that
receive frequent traffic.
Marble - soft and porous,
unsuitable for kitchen countertops, recommended for bathrooms and floors.
Use unpolished to best compliment this theme.
Metal in tuscan style
decorating
True to the concept
existing in harmony with the earth, the idea in tuscan style decorating is
to appreciate the natural. Instead of using highly polished metals that have
a shiny appearance, you'll be incorporating metals from the past.
Select basic tin pieces to
create a feeling of genuineness. If you're creative, you may even want to
try your hand at making your own tin tuscan style decorating accessories.
You can go as basic or bold as you like from doing a simple picture frame to
a tin insert for an antique cabinet.
Mix in other unpolished
metals like copper, iron and pewter as well for dramatic effects.
Michael Holland is
the creator of
kids-rooms-and-crafts
and
home-decorating-made-easy.
His web sites offers lots of free decorating tips and ideas for decorating
your home.
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