Full of rustic charm, sun-baked stone patios, simple and sturdy furnishings combined with terracotta tiles is Tuscan style interior design. This style of decor encompasses the beautiful features of central Italy’s country colour such as sun filled meadows, grape and olive plantations and bright, colourful sunrises. This particular style can create a warm, friendly and charming feel to any home so the team at Cheapa-Blinds have organised some tips to help you choose the correct colour palette, flooring, fabric, furniture and wall textures to create the perfect Tuscan style home.
When decorating with the Tuscan theme rely on earthy, natural looking colours that of which could be found in the beautiful Tuscan countryside. Olive green, terracotta, sunflower yellow, deep red and bright orange are a few examples of colours that match perfectly to this theme.
Stones can be sanctioned by using different coloured mosaic tiles keeping in mind that it is the basic earthy browns, oranges, creams and olives that make this style unique.
One of the most important factors when creating the perfect Tuscan look is choosing the correct flooring. Hardwood floors are the natural choice but can be quite expensive. You can get laminate flooring which looks like hardwood but is about half the price. Another great option is terracotta tiles or vinyl tile flooring with an aged design.
Either of the above options can be complemented with an antique rug incorporating a variety of the colours discussed previously.
Choosing accessories within the Tuscan theme allows for much more creativity. Wrought-iron accessories such as candle scones or light fixtures are a great option along with ceramic ornaments and tiled or mosaic centrepieces and vases.
They should be kept simple and useful as in the original country farmhouse there was little money for unnecessary items. Other decorative options include; copper pots, earthenware crocks, reed baskets or wooden wine racks.
Within a Tuscan style home the furniture needs to reflect that of farmhouse living. Popular items include wooden, carved large buffets, tables, chairs and storage boxes. Wooden dining tables with matching chairs are the perfect addition to any Tuscan dining room. Antique shops are a great place to start looking for furniture to match your Tuscan themed home.
Rough plaster walls soar up to a rustic beamed ceiling. Natural light is to be utilised by furnishing the windows simply with blinds that allow light filtering control.
Walls may be roughly plastered, lime-washed, and timber beamed which will grasp the feel of an Italian country farmhouse.
