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How to Design a Room With a Tuscan Feel

Tuscany, a region in Italy, is characterized by rolling green hills and warm sunshine. To make the most of their natural environment, Tuscan residents have homes that often are open and spacious, with large windows to let in light. They also use warm colors to create harmony with outdoor areas. Because homes in Tuscany often are made of stone or stucco, Tuscan decor makes use of modular items to create an earthy, welcoming feeling.

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Difficulty: Moderate
Instructions

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Add elements of color. Colors in Tuscan decoration often reflect the surrounding environment. Use rich, warm yellow; cream; burnt orange and green. Paint an accent wall in a buttery yellow and use earthy colors in throw pillows, paintings or furniture. Create a splash with small amounts of deep reds or blues. One of the most popular color combinations in Tuscan decor is sage green and yellow, which reflects color from trees, flowers and the sun.

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Create a rustic feel. Homes in Tuscany often are designed for function rather than form, and many come by the rustic look naturally. Use furniture with few embellishments–consider a wrought-iron bed frame, rough wood cabinets or end tables, or framed photos of plants. Use objects for dual purposes, such as a wooden trunk that doubles as a coffee table. Avoid anything shiny or modern.

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Include a limited number of authentic pieces. Objects in a

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Tuscan home that were once purely utilitarian–cast iron pots and pans, large urns, simple wooden furniture or brightly colored serving bowls–can be used as decorations. Use a row of empty wine bottles to catch the light in your kitchen. Keep a spread in brick red for a source of warmth and a splash of color in your living room.

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Use Tuscan art. In Tuscany, many rooms are decorated with wall frescoes and colorful tiles. Paint a Tuscan scene on your living room wall or buy paintings that depict natural environments. Use Tuscan-inspired tiles in your kitchen or as a piece of art in any room. Use solid, warm colors or white tiles with bright, simple patterns.

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Use natural, wooden furniture or items upholstered in light, simple colors. Use white curtains that can be pulled back. Choose materials or objects that have their original textures, such as unfinished wood or exposed wooden beams.

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