| The newest rage in decorating schemes is actually an | | | | some brighter lighting in the work area, but a recessed |
| old idea. Many people are now decorating their | | | | light that does not interfere with the style would be a |
| kitchens in the old Italian styles, such as from Tuscany | | | | better idea than something in chrome or stainless steel. |
| and Umbria. The earthy colors used in this type of | | | | Accessories |
| decorating are becoming very popular and when | | | | You can find a lot of accessories in this style today, |
| mixed with some of the interesting reproductions of old | | | | since it has become such a popular style. But it is more |
| world art and architectural features they really create | | | | fun and interesting, and you will have a more unique |
| a striking room. Here are some great ideas for giving | | | | look if you shop around in antique stores for items that |
| your kitchen the look of the Italian countryside. | | | | would complement the style and you could picture in |
| Colors | | | | an Italian kitchen. Pottery or ceramic bowls, water |
| The landscape in the Tuscan countryside contains | | | | pitchers and vases can be of real Majolica pottery, or |
| such colors as golds in the old walls and buildings, deep | | | | look like it. If you are replacing your dinnerware to go |
| greens of the poplar trees and the bright colors of the | | | | with the kitchen, a set of Majolica ware is a striking |
| pottery the region is famous for. For a genuine look, | | | | way to carry the look all the way through. Some other |
| you don't have to invest a lot; just buy one or two | | | | genuine touches that imitate the Italian kitchen is ropes |
| accent pieces of Majolica pottery and imitate the | | | | of garlic hanging by a window, borders with grape vine |
| colors in this pottery in the rest of your kitchen. You will | | | | designs, and a lot of greenery, preferable herbs and |
| find that stones of slate or terracotta make perfect | | | | small plants in decorative pots. |
| choices for flooring or counters, and will pick up the | | | | Using these ideas, you can quickly create a charming |
| Tuscan colors of your pottery. | | | | kitchen that is warm and cozy and looks like the |
| Lighting | | | | kitchens we admire in Italy. The rustic colors you desire |
| The lighting in this style is subdued and soft, and newer | | | | can be created either by buying new accessories that |
| modern light fixtures would not work. One of the most | | | | are reproductions of Tuscan style, or you can scour |
| popular style to recreate the ambiance you want is to | | | | the antique shops and find pieces that complement this |
| choose light fixtures of wrought iron. You may want | | | | style. |