| The Tuscan style of home decorating is not only a | | | | sheets or bedspreads. Wooden end tables and coffee |
| very popular trend, but is also warm and inviting; | | | | tables can be distressed and bathed in Old Fashioned |
| however, many people avoid making these | | | | furniture polish that will darken in the crevices, and |
| designer-type changes thinking they are too expensive | | | | apply a soft sheen to the wood. These are then |
| or difficult and way beyond their means. Nothing can | | | | embellished with pillows, table scarves, and accents in |
| be farther from the truth. Tuscan style decorating can | | | | rich reds, terracotta, bronze, cinnamon, olive, oranges, |
| be achieved in any room of your home with just a | | | | yellows, greens, azure blues, and gold's with floral prints, |
| few, simple basics. | | | | stripes, and diamonds. Terracotta planters bring plants |
| Old world charm and a natural feel are at the root of | | | | into the living space, regardless of the room, and soft |
| all Tuscan style decorating which can quickly be | | | | metals, rot iron, and ceramics bring in a variety of |
| achieved in any room in your home. All you have to | | | | textures and designs to reflect that old world, county |
| remember is that you're trying to achieve a | | | | style reminiscent of Italy. |
| harmonious sensation utilizing natural elements and | | | | Finishing touches include neutral color, soft window |
| colors. Much of this can be achieved with a | | | | coverings as well as pictures and mirrors with ornate |
| juxtaposition of colors and textures. If it exists in nature | | | | frames. Pictures should reflect the old world feel you're |
| it can be incorporated into a Tuscan style room so | | | | trying to achieve, however you don't have to go out |
| begin with your walls. | | | | and buy pictures that will fit into the new décor. |
| When choosing a wall color, be sure and look for a | | | | If you have family pictures you really treasure, they |
| warm, rich base in a pale gold or tan. This is the most | | | | can be reprinted in a sepia tone which fits perfectly |
| inexpensive method for changing the look of any room | | | | with the Tuscan style. Additionally, landscapes in soft, |
| and a solid yet, neutral color will make changing styles | | | | muted colors with highlights in the colors selected in |
| easy should you ever opt for a different design. Some | | | | pillows and accents will bring the colors onto the walls |
| people choose to enhance the look with a faux finish | | | | creating a cohesive look. The thing to remember is to |
| which is a textured look utilizing two colors from the | | | | use what you have, but look at it with an eye focused |
| same color family, but it might lock you into a look that | | | | on nature and the elements of an old world look. If you |
| is difficult to change. | | | | need to color a lampshade with fabric paint, don't |
| The Tuscan style is actually achieved with accents | | | | hesitate. It can be easily and inexpensively replaced. |
| and decor. Although furniture is often dark and made | | | | This simple and inexpensive weekend project will |
| of wood, leather, or rot iron, this look can be easily | | | | provide a serene oasis that will provide you with years |
| achieved on upholstered furniture with simple | | | | of pleasure. |
| slipcovers which can be made of dark, solid bed | | | | |