Elements of Tuscan Style

Tuscan style embraces an old world look influenced by the landscape of its namesake region. It’s grand yet inviting with large airy rooms and earthy color palettes. Learn about the elements of Tuscan style in this video by Better Homes and Gardens:

The architecture emphasizes large windows and doors that open to outdoor living spaces as well as grand features from bold arches to distinctive ceilings.

Materials such as roughhewn beams, dark wood, various stones and plaster finishes lend Tuscan flair. Furnishings are comfortable and bold in scale with ornate carved details, and antiques are key.

Rooms featured in this video:

1. Dining room: A soaring barrel-vaulted ceiling and thick arched doorways set a grand tone. The heavy wood dining table anchors the room, and the double ring iron chandelier lends drama. Hand-finished Venetian plaster walls and leather upholstery on the chairs solidify the room’s Tuscan look.

2: Kitchen: Authentic materials play to Tuscany’s arid sun-kissed hues. A waxed walnut finish on the stocky carved cabinetry and a plaster hood offer Tuscan farmhouse flair. Metal lends a finishing touch on the cast iron backsplash insert and scrolled shelf brackets.

3. Bedroom: Colors of the Tuscan landscape – goldenrod yellow, terracotta, and vibrant sky blue – bring this space to life. Layers of lush fabrics add texture and richness. Furniture and decorative accents underscore the Tuscan style; they include a mix of antiques and gilded finishes such as this ornate tri-fold screen inset with tapestries of medieval scenes.

Overall, the look captures the old world elegance mixed with earthy patinas that tryly defines Tuscan decor.