| Tuscan style decorating is extremely common in | | | | and it was in the fourteenth century that European |
| America. However, before you start using a Tuscan | | | | architecture started to change. The well known Italian |
| theme, it would be a good idea to know where it | | | | architect/artists such as Brunelleschi and Giotto |
| actually originates from. | | | | started to build taller buildings. Symmetry played a |
| Tuscan decor is used quite often throughout America | | | | large part in their designs, as did scrolling ironwork and |
| in order to improve the appearance of the home. | | | | floor mosaics. It is this change that really got Tuscan |
| However, there are many people who do not know | | | | decorating going. |
| where the Tuscan style originates and why it is used | | | | The Tuscan theme was again changed during the |
| so often. | | | | Roman times. This was because Tuscany started to |
| Obviously Tuscan style decorating originates from | | | | become a place in which trade and travel were |
| Tuscany. Now Tuscany is one of the most beautiful | | | | common. Tuscan designers started to take inspiration |
| places in the world and it boasts welcoming and | | | | from countries such as Egypt and India and they |
| warm looking homes. It is home to the Renaissance | | | | brought over pieces of furniture and accessories |
| and Leonardo DaVinci, Dante and Michaelangelo, all | | | | highlighting the two countries’ styles. |
| originate from there. There are old buildings full of | | | | If you look at the furniture which is used in Tuscan |
| history and everything about the country helps | | | | style decorating, you will notice that it has quite a |
| people to feel a sense of belonging and carries them | | | | few different architectural elements. Table legs and |
| away with wishful thinking. That is the main reason | | | | chair legs both often are carved as though they |
| Tuscan style decorating is as popular as it is today. | | | | were columns, highlighting the fourteenth century. |
| Understanding More about Tuscan Style Decor | | | | You can also see that many types of Tuscan style |
| When you look at the colors of Tuscan style | | | | has mosaics incorporated into them such as coffee |
| decorating, you realize that mainly earthy colors are | | | | tables which have mosaics on the top of them. |
| used as well as a few sea blue colors too. Warm | | | | These highlight the Roman period in Tuscany. |
| reds, smooth chocolate browns and olive greens all | | | | Overall all Tuscan style furnishing pieces are inspired |
| go well within a Tuscan style home and the pictures | | | | by a different period in Tuscany. So it helps to have |
| you can purchase with a Tuscan feel are usually | | | | some knowledge on each era before you start |
| landscapes which show natural beauty. | | | | decorating your home in a Tuscan theme. |
| The Tuscan style theme has changed over the years | | | | |