Tuscan Style Decor
"How can I bring a taste of Italy to my property?" |
I like the idea of Tuscan style decor. Can you give me any ideas or tips? I don't want anything too traditional as I like my property to have a modern look.
When I think of decorating with an Italian influence, my first thought is of the bright yellow, almost orange, of a sunflower and the muted green of a verdigris metal finish. Having stayed in Florence a few years ago I can still recall the dazzling, soft warm glow that the city's buildings seem to have as if the years of sunshine have somehow been absorbed.
You will need to find a gentle shade of orangey-brown as the basis of your colour scheme - something like Dulux's Nigerian Sands would be good. If you are trying for a modern, light look I would suggest painting one wall in your room with this shade and a rich cream for the other walls. Olive green is a great colour as an accent. Not only are orange and green opposites on the
Color Wheel
, indicating a good partnership of complementary colours but also Tuscany is rightly proud of its olive oil. If you have any metal objects in the room - curtain poles, door furniture - then I would strongly recommend you look at a verdigris finish as this would look great with this colour scheme.
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