Under the Tuscan Sun!

In the last month,I had the privileged to work with a client that she wanted her kitchen to have a touch of Tuscany.Her inspiration was Under the Tuscan Sun-you know the movie!
So this film has been the influence of Tuscan style decor and design in one of my last projects.
Now, I don't want to tell you the whole movie-but in case you haven't seen it,I will tell you is a great one, a comforting movie.... You know how comfort food is--you indulge every bite!
My client wanted to recreate the comfort of a family kitchen with a clean style and a timeless beauty.
The Tuscan kitchen design is based on all the warm and cozy colors. The earth natural colors, tones of browns yellow, terracotta rusty red. Natural materials are very important for decorating a Tuscan kitchen style. Use stone, slate,granite,and marble.
Those are ideal to use for counter tops,use similar for flooring. Stone,slate,granite,are all good choices also a very great choice is to consider terracotta for flooring-that's the real Tuscan feel.

One of the most important aspects for decorating a Tuscany style kitchen is to get the color choices right.
The best colors for Tuscan kitchen are warm earthy that gives a rustic feeling.Use yellow, burnt orange,and terracotta, mix this with browns and burgundy or go for olive green.

If possible apply your paint color to walls with a texture and not smooth.
If your walls are smooth you have several option to try adding some more,rough plastering as a base for your painting.
Use textured paints such as suede, you can also try a faux paint finish or cracked antique plaster to add the real Tuscan kitchen style.

Your furniture should be rustic with an old fashion in feel.Choose chunky wood furniture with a distressed finish with plenty of chipped and old paint on it.
Or try to create your own distress look(Ask me How).
Mix in plenty of wrought iron in furniture or accessories such as candelabras or wall scones.Add iron wine racks and plant stand for decorating.

Other accessories which will give a fantastically Tuscan style are ceramics, terracotta rustic style pottery,bowls,pitches and jars.
Also you can add strings of garlic or hang small branches of scented herbs.A great touch is the use of the motifs,like lemons,olives,sunflowers,and grapevines all this helps to create a unique look.

When you have finish decorating your Tuscany Style Kitchen make sure you sit back and enjoy with a home-cooked meal of Tuscan fare and a well deserved glass of wine.