How to Design a Tuscany Style Kitchen

Bring the warmth of Tuscany into your kitchen.

Many use the warmth and exotic feel of Tuscany as inspiration when designing spaces within their home. The kitchen is an excellent room for such a design because Tuscany is associated with food, wine, and a relaxed atmosphere many seek in the kitchen. There are simple tweaks and larger changes one can do to achieve a Tuscan kitchen in their own home.

Things You'll Need

• Paint Furniture Stone or marble Framed prints

Instructions

1. Choose warm, earthy colors for your kitchen that give the room a rustic feel. Stick with shades of brown, yellow, and burnt orange. The most drastic change you can give your kitchen is painting the walls in one of these deep, rich colors.

2. Create texture to the walls if possible using plaster or faux-finishing to give the walls a weathered look.

3. Use natural materials like stone, slate and marble for countertops. These materials are also appropriate for the floors, or you can install wooden floors.

4. Add mosaics or colored tiles for a Tuscan effect on backsplashes or tabletops. Decorate your kitchen with images that evoke Tuscany such as landscapes, vineyards, grapes or wine. If you’re feeling crafty, paint one yourself to create your own mural.

5. Choose chunky, wooden furniture that looks rustic and lived-in. You can distress furniture that you already own through painting or sanding techniques. Wrought-iron furniture is also a good option for creating the image of Tuscany in your kitchen.

References

• Interior-design-it-yourself.com Decorating Tuscany Style Kitchens
• Kitchen Designer Ideas: The Tuscan Style of Kitchen Design