Decorating a Home Office Tuscan Style

Use the Tuscan landscape as office color scheme inspiration.

Enhance a home office with an elegant Tuscan decorating style. Create a cozy and comfortable office space using warm, earth-toned colors, soft fabrics, natural materials and rustic elements. A Tuscan design style is influenced by the Italian countryside and centuries-old architecture and gardens. Infuse your office with a casual-yet-sophisticated look using nature-inspired pieces and a mix of new and old decor items. Look for high-quality furniture featuring rustic and laid-back fabrics and finishes.

Things You'll Need

• Paint Paintbrush Office furniture Decorative pillows and throw blanket Wrought iron elements Tuscan-inspired textiles Plants

Instructions

1. Paint the home office a Tuscan-inspired shade. Choose olive green, chocolate brown or brick red if you prefer a dark color. Pick sky blue, lavender of golden yellow to lighten up the space.

2. Decorate with rich wood furniture pieces with an unlacquered finish for a rustic look. Choose a dark teal or cherry wood work desk, side table and bookcase set. Add color to a chocolate brown leather sofa with beige and cream-colored linen decorative pillows. Fold a coordinating throw blanket over the back of the sofa for added comfort.

3. Enhance the space with wrought iron elements. Hang iron wall sconces over the desk as a decorative lighting element. Set a standing lamp featuring a wrought iron base and a earth-hued shade near the sofa or a reading chair. Replace polished gold or silver drawer pulls with wrought iron versions for a casual look.

4. Create a Tuscan-inspired decor style using colorful textiles. Hang a tapestry featuring a green and purple vineyard scene on a wall. Add warmth and comfort by placing a hand-woven rust orange or sage green rug under the work desk chair.

5. Finish the look with fresh touches. Create a calming aura by placing a lavender plant-filled terra-cotta pot on the desk or side table. Fill a hand-blown glass or marble vase with vibrant poppies, roses, sunflowers, snapdragons, daisies or any other type of flower found in the Italian countryside.

References

• Life in Italy: Tuscan Decorating on a Dime