Creating a Tuscan Design for your home

When thinking of a Tuscan design style for your home it’s good to go with the whole vibe because having atmosphere in your home is the most important thing in any Tuscan home. You will have all the 5 senses and just by painting a wall a pretty color is not going to do justice, but if you add some texture with a little variety to your wall you will be creating a home and not a house.

Walls
You can learn to DIY when it comes to Tuscany decor.  Effects with lime washing is always common. Fresco is a big feature. The secret when painting your walls is not to create a brand new finish, but to create an aged look. To do this it is not difficult to learn. With the traditional Venetian and Stucco Plaster effects you will be able to create Tuscan-design looking effects. Marmorino painting style is also a classical Italian way to paint your walls, using decorative patterns.

Accessories
Tuscan design ideas may come in the form of tiles that are painted in typical Tuscan colors. Natural fabrics and objects are a necessity in these parts. Materials that work well are metal, stone, wrought iron and marble decorations. Usually you will see wrought iron candle holders. Everything is simple making it authentic. Big glass, ceramic or pottery vases are a common feature in Tuscan homes. Decorated terracotta plates and platters are also a common feature. Keeping lots of flowers in clay pots is a must in any Tuscan home. This will just add the final touch.

Ceilings

Ceiling are old and rustic, which always creates an inviting feeling. They are classically made of wooden beams and sometimes people like to create stencils. Tuscan design homes can look good with this feature and it is easy to learn and do it yourself.

Lighting
There are a few different forms of lighting to choose from. Modern Tuscan design involves a lot more practicality, which includes lighting effect. People around the Tuscan countryside today  have brightened up their homes, but traditionally homes are dark. Lampshades can be made of iron in a simple design.

Floors
There are a range of flooring materials that can be used. It is not just marble that is used. Some people use bits of mosaics in some areas of different rooms. There are different colors of marble that can be used according to your color scheme. Some floors are made of marble chips. You have to also consider what room you are designing. In the case of a Tuscan design kitchen the marble chip would not be appropriate and you would probably not consider a wooden floor with Persian rugs draped over them either, but terracotta might be a better option.

Fabrics
Here again, everything is natural. Things like silks and velvet will add style to your home. The Tuscan home is always filled with texture and this applies with fabrics as well. Using white cotton and combining it with a bit of lace on beds and windows is quite popular.

Furniture
When choosing furniture go for something simple, natural with texture. If you opt for a color it should be hand painted. There should be one piece of furniture in the home that is dominant, made of dark wood and that would be worth a lot more that the rest of your furniture.