A home with Tuscan style is naturally warm and exceptionally inviting. It is comprised of features made from natural stone, slate, and glass, and it also makes use of lace and beautifully embroidered linens. When decorating a home with Tuscan style, remember to include wall hanging wine racks, pots of fresh herbs, and wall hangings with architectural style. It is no wonder why Tuscan style home decor is very popular. It is welcoming and appealing, and the following decorating tips and ideas will help you get started on decorating a Tuscan style home you will be proud to display.

Begin with Color  

A home with Tuscan style should include natural colors such as terracotta and slate gray, and these base colors can be brightened with the addition of colorful accents such as red or deep slate blue. Consider painting the walls in your Tuscan style kitchen or dining room a light shade of clay with the exception of a single wall. Paint one wall in a rich shade of your choice. A deeper shade of the color used on the other walls is the ideal solution for those who prefer not to add a bolder color to the room. This eye-catching wall can be used to create a focal point designed with hanging wall wine racks, architectural elements, and more.

Wall Hanging Wine Racks

When searching for wall art for decorating a Tuscan style kitchen or dining room, consider a wall hanging wine rack. In a kitchen, a wall hanging wine rack can be mounted on the side of a cabinet or on a wall as the name implies. Use the wall mounted rack to display unopened fine bottles of wine, or save empty wine bottles and fill them with colored water before corking them for display. Even those who do not drink wine can embellish a kitchen with a wall wine rack. Any bottles that fit within the rack can be placed on display.   When decorating a dining room with Tuscan style, consider making a wall hanging wine rack the focal point of a wall display. Hang it on the center of a bare dining room wall, and surround it with two works of Tuscan style metal wall art that coordinates well with the theme. Hanging wine racks in the dining room can also be used to hold more than just bottles of wine. Consider clear colored bottles including eye-grabbing vintage varieties.  

Architectural Elements

Do you want to add highly impressive wall hangings in a great room, foyer, or dining room with Tuscan style? Opt for cast resin architectural pieces reminiscent of the Roman architecture of centuries past. Mount a fine architectural fragment on a bare section of wall for an exceptionally rich and stunning look that will greatly add to the Tuscan style of the space. Architectural pieces are available in many different sizes and styles that will match the Tuscan theme, and they are timeless works wall art that can become treasured heirlooms that are passed down from generation to generation.

Decorate with Windowsills of Fresh Herbs

A kitchen decorated with Tuscan style would not be complete without fresh herbs. Fill a kitchen windowsill with small terracotta pots of fresh herbs that can be used in Italian dishes. If the sill does not provide enough space, install a wooden shelf or a series of shelves across the width of the window. Not only will the herbs enhance Italian dishes, but they will also add design and fragrant appeal to the room.

Incorporate your favorite Tuscan designs into your kitchen, dining room, great room, and foyer, and fill your home with Tuscan style decor. It is a style that has indefinite appeal. From dramatic architectural pieces to simple clay pots of fresh herbs, your home will overflow with classic Tuscan charm.

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