Warm & Light: The Appeal of Tuscan-Style Kitchens

Tuscan kitchen design is characterized by a warm and welcoming vibe. When kitchen remodeling contractors speak of Tuscan design influences, picture an arched brick ceiling, lots of cabinets and a terracotta tile floor.

Tuscan Design Characteristics

Tuscany is a region known the world over for its food and wine culture, as well as unique architecture and its overall sunny vibe. The same distinctive “personality” is apparent in Tuscan kitchen design, which is largely influenced by Mediterranean and Italian character: warm, often loud and hearty, and welcoming.

Employing this style in your home means using the earth- and sea-inspired colors of the region: ocher, burnt orange, terracotta, golden yellows, burgundy and Mediterranean blues. The prevailing theme is one of comfort and relaxed elegance in an Old World setting that emphasizes the natural and rustic. Typically, a kitchen will feature warm tones and earthy textures.

Place emphasis on natural materials such as stone, slate, granite, marble, limestone or terracotta for flooring, and mosaics and colored tiles for flooring and even tabletops. Walls can be roughly plastered. Again, think old style for the lighting. Chandeliers, pendant lighting and recessed lighting will work as long as you avoid anything too shiny or modern. The furniture you choose should be rustic and old-fashioned; a distressed finish is desirable.

You can create a distressed wood finish on furniture, or buy rustic at the local flea markets. Look for pine or oak with neat, simple, uncomplicated lines. Accessorize with murals, metal urns, terracotta planters, and decorative bottles and jars with speciality oils for an authentic look.

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