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