| The sun is slowly sinking behind the Tuscan hills. The | | | | for any room in yourhome--whatever the theme. |
| sky is alive with a warm, rosy-red glow. Nothing could | | | | Select some of the colors in your tapestry to useas |
| be more relaxing than imagining yourself enjoying | | | | accent colors throughout your room. |
| This view. | | | | Tuscan wrought iron is an important feature for your |
| If you would like to bring the peaceful, uplifting Italian | | | | Italian décor. Start by selecting a decorative rod |
| Tuscan countryside into yourhome, read on: | | | | for your tapestry. Now that you have placed your |
| To create a uniquely Italian look, the followingaspects | | | | tapestryabove the sofa or fireplace mantel, you may |
| need to be considered: use of a bold design and | | | | now choose accessories to complete the entire wall. |
| original color scheme,attention to detail, demand for | | | | Tuscan wrought iron wall grills make very attractive |
| quality and a desire for creative and dramaticaccents. | | | | accentswith a tapestry. The iron gives the sturdy, but |
| Italian decorating expresses the individuality of the | | | | simple Italian style and the tapestry softens the look |
| owner. | | | | for an inviting, comfortable feel. There are some great |
| Obviously, Tuscan home decorating can involve many | | | | samplesof popular metal wall décor at You will |
| variables. You can createan ambiance, your individual | | | | always find the newest in Tuscan metal décor |
| ambiance by selecting from a large variety ofuniquely | | | | in our online home decorating catalog. |
| Tuscan décor accessories. | | | | As you continue to add pieces to your room, |
| Bring this old world flavor into your room with bold | | | | remember to mix and match textures,styles, colors, |
| simplicity. You will achievethis by incorporating textural | | | | and shapes to create YOUR Tuscan room. Other |
| contrast and earthly colors. | | | | trendy walldécor that will bring your room to life |
| Consider color firstwhen creating your look. The | | | | may include a metal wall, mantel shelf. Anewer, |
| Tuscan people felt a connectionto nature, from the | | | | emerging trend in Tuscan wall décor are metal |
| landscape to agriculture, so choose from these rich, | | | | wall pockets and candlewall sconces. What makes |
| earthytones: golden olive oil, terracotta, luscious olive | | | | the accessories work for you, is having uniquedetailing |
| green, deep browns, richburgundy, Mediterranean blues, | | | | and character, with an old world, aged finish. |
| burnt orange and golden yellow. These colorsmay be | | | | One other interesting idea for your wall would be a |
| made to look weathered or muted to create an | | | | wall clock. Wallclocks have become a must have, |
| attractive, timelessbeauty. | | | | functional home décor piece that |
| One of the main features of Tuscan--Italian | | | | accessorizesany style home décor. Look for a |
| décor is the abundant use oftexture. Add | | | | clock of metal or a Tuscan style, hardwood frame. |
| texture to your walls by combining your paint with | | | | Home decorating studio features a selection of very |
| texture additives. | | | | high quality, unique wallclocks that would be a great |
| Wall texturing ideas include Venetian hand plastering, | | | | addition to your Tuscan room. |
| suede or granite texturepaints or sponge style painting | | | | Small, finishing touch accents may now be added. Give |
| techniques. These wall applications will give yourroom | | | | attention to every detailby adding your own personal |
| that old world touch. | | | | touches, incorporate such pieces as a grapeaccented |
| If you are planning a entire room makeover, you should | | | | floral wreath or garland, word wall art and framed |
| consider stone tiles orhardwood floors for a complete | | | | Tuscan wall artor framed, inspirational verse art. |
| Tuscan decor look. But you may achieve the Italian | | | | Your casual, Tuscan themed entertaining area calls for |
| theme, with the incorporation of a few great furniture | | | | touches of décor featuringwine: wine and |
| choices and homeaccessory pieces. | | | | grape wall art, metal wine bottle holders and wine |
| Solid hardwood furniture with textile or leather | | | | word art. |
| coverings are the trademark of anauthentic Tuscan | | | | Make it a fun, classy spot to entertain with unique, |
| home. Consider traditional, very comfortable style | | | | quality pieces that will helpyou project an authentic |
| furnishingsto pull off your Tuscan feel. Strive for quality, | | | | Tuscan-Italian theme perfectly. Add the wine, glasses, |
| uniqueness and personal comfort. | | | | Napkins etc for the complete look. |
| Much of the décor used in these traditional | | | | The last areas to consider, are your shelves, counter |
| homes were from products thatwere easily accessible | | | | tops, mantels and table areas. |
| in the region. With the help of local skilled artisans, | | | | Look for unique pottery pieces--vases and pitchers; |
| manyunique works were created. The most popular | | | | chunky ceramic, marble or iron candlesticks; metal or |
| materials used were tapestrytextiles, tile, wrought iron, | | | | ceramic containers; unique metal, wine bottle holders |
| ceramic, pottery, marble and hard woods. | | | | and large decorative chargers. Just remember, it's all |
| When selecting your Tuscan decorations, start with a | | | | about texture and color. We have some wonderful, |
| focus piece and work outfrom there. | | | | unique tuscan decorating accessories in our online |
| I would recommend that you select an Italian-Tuscan | | | | catalog. For a fresh, uniqueselection of Italian-Tuscan |
| themed tapestry | | | | home decorating accessories check out home |
| has some great tapestry choices. A wall tapestrywill | | | | decorating studio's online catalog; they have simply the |
| add texture, warmth and color. Tapestries are great | | | | best in selection, quality and price. |