| An Italian home says welcome and has a very | | | | place some glasses around it to get that Italian effect. |
| welcoming atmosphere. Therefore when you are | | | | This will make a wonderful addition to your Italian home. |
| thinking about Italian furniture you should start with your | | | | When it comes to your walls, they should be colorful. |
| kitchen as that is the heart of any Italian home. | | | | You should use rich earthy tones like the ones you |
| Creating that atmosphere in your kitchen is not that | | | | would see out in the vineyards of Italy. They should |
| difficult as you may think. All you need is a little paint, | | | | also include some type of texture and you can do this |
| arrangement of the right furniture and a few other | | | | by using a sponge or rag while you paint the walls or if |
| accessories. | | | | you wish stucco can be used. Finish your room by |
| You can start with adding a few decorations to your | | | | adding a decorative molding between the top of the |
| walls, such as a picture of spaghetti and meatballs or a | | | | wall and the ceiling. |
| picture with olives on it. Olives are a staple with Italians, | | | | Another important addition to your Italian kitchen is |
| so why not incorporate it into your dishes. Try using | | | | fresh herbs in terra cotta pots on your window sill. |
| trays that have grapes or olives on them. It will make a | | | | These not only can be used but they also add a |
| world of difference. Once you have started this you | | | | wonderful fragrance throughout your kitchen. If you |
| can build on it and before you know it you will have | | | | don't use that many fresh herbs, then you can find the |
| Italian all over your kitchen in no time. In your kitchen | | | | pots that hold artificial herbs and will give the same |
| you can add a wine rack and some old wine bottles | | | | effect. |