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