Create a Tuscan Style French County Style Kitchen. French Country kitchen is as beautiful as it is  functional and the old world design kitchen reflects the countryside vistas and European custom of gathering friends and family which are all associated with Tuscany Italy. French kitchens can be large or small. Preferably as large as possible, as it often doubles as kitchen and a living room to accommodate most of the daily family activities.

2010 finds the colors of France, according to Accents of Salado; a decorating house located in Texas, takes their cues from past ages expressing a style of attention paid to shapes, textures, and a relaxed style. Decorating in the French tradition has no boundaries and can feel just as comfortable in a farmhouse as a

Typically, the walls are covered with natural materials such as wood, brick or stucco. Cabinets can be painted a glossy white, or cream or they can be left as natural wood. Wall colors are most often thought of as blue and yellow or even a little red or green. Typical French are colors are bright yellows, soft gold’s and even bold red colors.  Also seen are the darker rust colors, a hunter green, and dark blues.

In true French fashion, the use of fabrics or textures can really complete your French country décor.  Consider using traditional French quilt patterns for your country French curtains, seat cushions or even some wall coverings.

Just remember the Tuscan French Country, like other décor styles it is about evoking a familiar feeling of the traditional, simpler life and all the amenities that it offers.

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No matter if you’re running a home business or simply want a room in which you can use your computer and catch up on your paperwork, you’ll need home office decorating ideas in order to make that important space that you can call your own. Home office decorating has a very important purpose, which is to make the room functional, relaxing, and maybe sometimes just to get away from the stress of the day; it’s a place where you are able to do your best work.

For many years Tuscan design was the go-to style for designers of home offices. Create a cozy and comfortable office space using warm, earth-toned colors, soft fabrics, natural materials and rustic elements To decorate in Tuscan paint the home office a Tuscan-inspired shade such as olive green, chocolate brown or brick red if you prefer a dark color or use sky blue, lavender of golden yellow to lighten up the space.

Decorate with rich wood furniture pieces with a dull, distressed, or glazed finish for a rustic look. Choose a dark teal or cherry wood work desk, side table with a wrought iron lamp and bookcase set. Add color to a chocolate brown leather sofa with beige and cream-colored linen decorative pillows. Enhance the space with wrought iron elements. Hang iron wall sconces over the desk as a decorative lighting element.

Wood floors accentuate a Tuscan office. Have the floor stain matched to the furniture, or contrasts the color of the wood completely. The contrast will add visual interest and provide a backdrop for the furniture. Reinforce the room’s color palette with a rug in the center of the room. Tuscan design uses floral patterns, and rich, wide, bold stripes. Whatever you do don’t use wall to wall carpeting if you want an authentic Tuscan décor. (more…)

Want to re-decorate your home office? Why not consider the design influences of  a Tuscany decor. Capture the essence of Tuscany by adding a few simple touches or tackling a complete office redesign. Create a cozy and comfortable office space using warm, earth-toned colors, soft fabrics, natural materials and rustic elements. There are many materials and furnishings available to help you achieve the look and still staying within budget.

Tuscan style is a style that focuses on colors that are deep, rich red, golden yellow and cool Mediterranean blues that are friendly and warm colors. These colors give a feeling of warmth and friendliness to the décor. Use accessories that are unpolished or beaten coppers, iron, tin and pewter. Tile or wooden floors with area rugs in a rich color add a special touch that brings the elements of your room together.

Choose the wood for your furniture first, focusing on the species and color. If you prefer natural wood, select a dark finish such as walnut or mahogany. For lighter colors use painted wood in a white or cream. Then select the size and style of desk that will maximize the area and create a productive working environment.

The color of the furniture and or wood floor dictates the wall color. The Tuscan color palette is warm, rich colors, including burnt orange, mustard yellow, deep green and earth tones. If you prefer light walls, consider cream, eggshell or a pale brown. You can also use textured treatments, such as Venetian plaster and embossed painting techniques, to give the room depth and interest. A leather-look painted wall is very much at home in a Tuscan office. Also consider using wall accessories such as iron wall grates, landscape prints or an iron old looking wall clock. Wrought iron chandeliers, sconces and task lighting in rubbed bronze or rust finishes are the best choices to enhance natural light and add warmth to your office.

Having a home office in the Tuscan decor doesn’t have to be hard if you have a workable plan before you start. Shop specifically  for the items in your plan and you’ll have a feel of the Italian countryside in no time!

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Choosing Tuscan colors can seem overwhelming when you first think of Tuscany style decorating. Tuscan decorating colors are warm, yellow-based colors that are nature inspired. When decorating Tuscan, think of the five basic natural colors Green, brown, yellow, orange and blue.

When choosing paint colors, you first need to be aware of your lighting. Consider the amount of natural light in the room, the amount of light will help you choose the correct color palette. If you are facing south, for instance, you may want a cooler feeling to the room. This is where blues and greens and soft pastels can be used. If you are facing north, create a warm, inviting feeling by using golden or terracotta or any “earth”-based colors. Another consideration is furniture or flooring that you choose to keep. In this case you can choose colors from the palette that will coordinate with the existing pieces.

Tuscan colors often are combined with textures. Walls in Tuscany often are plastered by hand. However, you can apply faux finishes to attain a layered or textured look. Use this technique to soften walls and add texture to give your home an inviting, lived-in feeling. Keep in mind that Tuscan paint colors are as much about surface treatments and finish as they are about color.

Whatever you choose, a paint treatment, a texturizing treatment, or a wall covering, remember that color is key to achieving a Tuscan style. So be bold – take a chance. Add richness and warmth to your home.  Create a little bit of Tuscany in your home.

Tuscan Furniture is one of the most popular furniture and interior decoration. It is a great way to bring Old World Charm into your Tuscany decorating. One of the reasons for its popularity is it’s a design style that uses the influences of Italian and Roman history starting around the 14^th century. It was a time when architecture was reformed and buildings contained what is now know as the Tuscan element. Because of these buildings the Tuscan style arrived in different architectural and design works forming the basis of Italian or Tuscan Furniture.

When choosing Tuscan style furniture, it can be pretty simple. Tuscan furniture does not need to match and typically it has an old, distressed look. It gives a warm look that brings a nice look to your home. So if you are looking for some ideas about furniture, the Italian furniture is a good choice for you. The bringing about of Italian furniture makes decoration easy, simple and beautiful.

The basic element of Tuscan furniture is wood, of the rustic or natural kind, such as cypress, fir, chestnut and poplar. The designs are unique having a distinctive old or antique look include other materials such as leather, iron and metal which are combined and result in a new impressive design. . Tuscan furniture is a classical form of furniture that it is based on straight lines in accordance with classic Italian or Roman principles of architecture. It comes in various colors such as deep red and Mediterranean blue which help to build the classic look that is the basic of Tuscan design.

Italian furniture gives a lot of benefits to the decoration of a room. Keep it simple and very linear. Try to picture a Tuscan landscape this will bring the old world charm into your home and give you the result you want to obtain with your Tuscan furniture.

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