Post by Lady PP on Jul 2, 2005 22:59:03 GMT -5
A Tuscan decorating theme can put some old world charm into
your kitchen and make it a warm homey room to gather in. The
Tuscan style incorporates warm earth tones along with natural
materials and architectural accents to create a time worn look.
Although the look is of a centuries old kitchen you can achieve
it without having to buy priceless antiques.
Color
The colors mimic those of the Tuscan landscape – rich golds,
earthtones and even tones from the sea mingle together for this
look of old Italy. Buy some majolica pottery (either new or old)
and use those colors to influence your wall and floor choices.
Using natural materials like stone, slate, granite or terra
cotta for your flooring and countertops will help complete the
look. Try some faux painting on your walls to give it the look
of antique plaster.
Lighting
Think old world in your lighting and stay away from new or
modern styles. Some nice antique looking wrought iron lights
will be right in style. It’s OK to also have recessed lighting
for your task lights, but choose your pendant lights or
chandeliers carefully. Stay away from anything too shiny and
stick with muted metals.
Accessories
You can buy accessories like those you might find in a Tuscan
kitchen brand new today, or you can scour the antique shops to
get real antiques. Look for old pottery bowls and pitchers as
well as painted or antiqued wooden bowls. Majolica makes a nice
addition to a Tuscan style kitchen and you can buy whole sets of
this pottery new today and use it for everyday use. Use lots of
decorative jars of oils with peppers and ropes of garlic,
peppers and grape vines. Antique look signs with a wine motif
can add to the wall decor as can wallpaper murals in the form
of Italian frescos and niches. Soften it up with lots of
greenery.
Furniture
You want your furniture to have an old world look. Chunky wood
tables with chippy or distressed paint go nice. A distressed
wooden cupboard (perhaps with chicken wire doors) can give you
some extra storage and add to the look if you have the space.
Display your majolica or old world pottery behind the chicken
wire to authenticate the look.
Decorating a Tuscan kitchen can be a lot of fun. You can get
the look with brand new accessories, or if you enjoy collecting
antiques, you can scour the flea markets and antique malls for
those perfect pieces. Either way, you will be creating a
kitchen with charm and character.
About The Author: Lee Dobbins is owner of
www.a-kitchen-decorating-idea.com where you can find
lots of ideas for decorating your kitchen. Find more
decorating themes at
www.a-kitchen-decorating-idea.com/kitchen-decorating-themes.html
your kitchen and make it a warm homey room to gather in. The
Tuscan style incorporates warm earth tones along with natural
materials and architectural accents to create a time worn look.
Although the look is of a centuries old kitchen you can achieve
it without having to buy priceless antiques.
Color
The colors mimic those of the Tuscan landscape – rich golds,
earthtones and even tones from the sea mingle together for this
look of old Italy. Buy some majolica pottery (either new or old)
and use those colors to influence your wall and floor choices.
Using natural materials like stone, slate, granite or terra
cotta for your flooring and countertops will help complete the
look. Try some faux painting on your walls to give it the look
of antique plaster.
Lighting
Think old world in your lighting and stay away from new or
modern styles. Some nice antique looking wrought iron lights
will be right in style. It’s OK to also have recessed lighting
for your task lights, but choose your pendant lights or
chandeliers carefully. Stay away from anything too shiny and
stick with muted metals.
Accessories
You can buy accessories like those you might find in a Tuscan
kitchen brand new today, or you can scour the antique shops to
get real antiques. Look for old pottery bowls and pitchers as
well as painted or antiqued wooden bowls. Majolica makes a nice
addition to a Tuscan style kitchen and you can buy whole sets of
this pottery new today and use it for everyday use. Use lots of
decorative jars of oils with peppers and ropes of garlic,
peppers and grape vines. Antique look signs with a wine motif
can add to the wall decor as can wallpaper murals in the form
of Italian frescos and niches. Soften it up with lots of
greenery.
Furniture
You want your furniture to have an old world look. Chunky wood
tables with chippy or distressed paint go nice. A distressed
wooden cupboard (perhaps with chicken wire doors) can give you
some extra storage and add to the look if you have the space.
Display your majolica or old world pottery behind the chicken
wire to authenticate the look.
Decorating a Tuscan kitchen can be a lot of fun. You can get
the look with brand new accessories, or if you enjoy collecting
antiques, you can scour the flea markets and antique malls for
those perfect pieces. Either way, you will be creating a
kitchen with charm and character.
About The Author: Lee Dobbins is owner of
www.a-kitchen-decorating-idea.com where you can find
lots of ideas for decorating your kitchen. Find more
decorating themes at
www.a-kitchen-decorating-idea.com/kitchen-decorating-themes.html