Tuscan Interior Design - Now That's Italian!

Besides pasta, when you think of Italy, what do you think of? Most people would say that they envision the rolling hills of Tuscany. It is true; you cannot find a more beautiful scene than picturesque Tuscany, especially during autumn when the fall harvest is in full effect and the colors are breathtaking with their deep reds, golden yellows and crisp greens. Many people take these ideas into their homes to create the same warm tones. Tuscan interior design is all about colors and textiles. Deep, rich colors of autumn and layers of different fabrics helps to create a warm and inviting room in any home.

When you are shopping for furniture pieces for your Tuscan inspired room, stick with a neutral color palette and work up from there intertwining different throw pillows and draperies in rich fabrics to bring in the warmth. A caramel colored couch in tweed or a velvet fabric will give off lusciousness without appearing too stuffy. Pair the couch with a comfortable brown leather chair. Adding throw pillows with coordinating trim in rich colors such as cranberry, moss and gold will warm up your room greatly. Adding a throw rug in these rich colors will tie everything into place. When you are ready to shop for accessories, you can really have fun with these ones! If you have room above the mantle, shop around for a beautiful Tuscan countryside print. The colors of the fall harvest in the print will really tie in all of the colors that you have used around your room to create great warmth. Many homes in Tuscany will decorate their house with wrought iron artwork. You can find these pieces inexpensively many places. Hang an ornate piece on the wall, or use it as a candle holder with off white candles to create a warm and romantic ambiance.

Tuscan interior design will warm up any stark room. Creating a room like this all has to do choosing the right colors and not being afraid of the colors you are using. Fill your room up with these autumnal colors. Give your wall a beautiful treatment by painting it a golden yellow and dry brushing on cranberry and brown before rubbing it in with a rag. This will give off an antique-like feel and will be quite a conversation piece.

Matt writes more about Tuscan interior design at http://instant-interior-design-ideas.com/