Welcome to All in the Detail... I am so glad
you are here!
I hope you are having fun in my Design Style class... it offers a
few details for each individual design styles. We have one more to
go, Romantic Style (tomorrow). But for today... how about a trip to Tuscany
There
is so much talk about style in home decor… do you think you
could pinpoint your style if asked? Remember, there are no set rules when it
comes to design or style, it really just boils down to personal likes and
dislikes. To review the Design Styles that we have covered so far, click here.
Tuscan interiors feature a rustic, sun-baked
look characterized by crumbling stone patios, simple and sturdy furnishings
with elegant iron accents, terra-cotta tiles, textured wall finishes, elegant,
detailed murals and trompe l'oeil designs.
Here's how the Tuscan style breaks down:
Colors: The rustic Tuscan
color palette leans heavily on earthy, unpretentious hues evocative of a Tuscan
hillside.
Floors: Terra-cotta
tiles, stone with mosaic inlay and worn wood covered with antique rugs are all
ways to bring a Tuscan look down to the floor.
Accents: Wrought-iron
accessories such as candle sconces and light fixtures can reinforce the rustic
theme. Other appropriate accessories include painted ceramic objects and tile
to bring color and vitality to the design.
