Making a statement - Are you prepared to break away from current decorating trends that emphasize 'global' or 'universal' styles and which are intended to appeal to the broadest possible range of home buyers? If so, get ready to add character, personality, warmth and the Tuscan design feelings of security, comfort, and 'destination sanctuary' to your home.
The Keys for Success
- Functional furnishings with a sense of solidity; rustic finishes and textures
- Balanced use of the elements - Stone, Earth, Wood, Water & Light
- Warm, nature-inspired, color palette
- Simple, uncluttered spaces without ostentatious or pretentious décor.
Understanding the pieces of the puzzle - Designing "simplicity" can, paradoxically, be a complex undertaking. So, before diving in, let's review the components and principles of Tuscan design so you can create a little bit of Tuscany in your home. All found in nature, these four keystone elements . . .STONE - EARTH - WOOD - WATER... provide a foundation for understanding how one may replicate the beauty found in the hillsides of Tuscany. They comprise a true harmonic quadrangle and are the beating heart of Tuscan design. By drawing upon this quadrangle of natural elements, you may build your own haven of comfort, warmth and style. A fifth unexpected 'element' - LIGHT - is also fundamental to adding the warmth of Tuscany to your home.
Stone is the ubiquitous foundational element used for building, for decoration, and for statuary. Types of stone used in Tuscan design will generally include brick, marble, limestone, quartz and granite. The most democratic of all building materials, stone can be found in humble farm structures as well as in elaborate castles, villas, churches, and cathedrals. Soft, warm woods balance the strength of stone, creating harmony within the Tuscan home. The predominant woods found in traditional Tuscan furnishings, from antiquity to modern times, will be those that have always been a part of the Tuscan landscape; cypress, fir, chestnut, pine, walnut and oak. This third essential element of Tuscan design is perhaps most easily and readily incorporated through the use of clay - bricks, roof tiles, and pottery. Terracotta (literally baked earth) is seen throughout the Tuscan region of Italy, easily recognizable by its earthy, rusty red hues. There can be no life without water. It both sustains life and threatens it; that duality making water the most intriguing of the elements. How does water fit into the scheme of Tuscan design? Subtly, discreetly, and naturally. Water may become a strong element in your design plans through the use of decorative fountains in landscaping forms, or via a large 'villa-esque' swimming pool. The translucent qualities and movement of water act as a balance to the stronger (stone and wood) elements of Tuscan design.
When one thinks of Tuscan design, often a golden wash of light is the first image that comes to mind. Thus, light has been added as an element, even though not traditionally thought of as part of the elements of Tuscan design. We know, intellectually, that stone, wood, earth and water are the key elements, and yet it is that ever-present golden light that draws us into its warmth. It is the light that we desire. It is the light that will wash over our stone, wood, earth and water design elements, and provide comfort within the walls of our home. How can one achieve the light that is so strongly associated with the Tuscan landscape, especially in northern climes and regions not in any way similar to the hills of Tuscany? Perhaps one cannot achieve the light itself, but one can recreate ambient light in a room or even an entire home through the judicious use of color and lighting fixtures (and attention to natural light). Excerpt from Decorating in the Tuscan Style, the 162-page eBook packed with tips and techniques (and lots of photos) to help you transform your home and garden into the heart and soul of Tuscany. To learn more about Tuscan décor, visit http://www.intheTuscanstyle.com Linda Hutchinson has been a designer for over 25 years. She incorporates Tuscan design principles in renovations and in designing new home decor. With her passion and appreciation for impressionist art and painting, it's no surprise that she is inspired by the vibrancy and spirited style of Tuscan decorating.
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Mistakes in Interior Design How To Avoid Common Tips
For some people, interior design comes naturally, but for others, well they have to work much harder to find inspiration for new ideas that will allow their creative streak to shine through so that they too can produce spaces that are beautiful, functional and in perfect harmony with the rest of the surroundings. If it sounds like too much hard work for you then perhaps you should call in a professional interior design so that you can just sit back and watch the transformation take place. However, if you want to have a go yourself, then it would be wise and certainly less expensive if you sought to avoid making some common mistakes and aimed for getting it right first time.
Remember to plan The most important task in any interior design project is proper planning, get this right and the rest will follow relatively smoothly. For example, you need to ask yourself what the space is going to be used for, what safety and practical issues need to be considered, how much money you are prepared to spend and of course you need to have an idea of what sort of look or style you are aiming for as this will influence the furniture, fixtures and fittings, colour schemes, materials and finishing touches. Gather pictures of rooms or spaces that appeal to you, visit showrooms and browse the internet for inspiration so that you get a clear of idea of what you like and what you don't then sit down and spend some time planning the entire project.
Always measure Avoid the temptation to rely on your eyes alone to decide if a particular item will fit into a space, you really don't want to find yourself in the situation of having bought a large item of furniture only to discover that when it arrives it doesn't fit. Measure the available space first and you'll save yourself a lot of stress and expense later.
Test the paint first If you get the colour scheme wrong then it can be a costly operation to rectify it or you will just have to learn to live with it. Remember always to test any paint on a small patch of wall first as the colour will invariably look quite different than the colour on the tin once it is has dried and will also be affected by the light in the room. Testing first ensures that you get exactly the shade you want and you can make sure it matches harmoniously with other items in the room.
Avoid clutter Don't be tempted to cram too many different pieces, ornaments, pictures and artefacts of all different shapes and sizes into a space; it will just look untidy and cluttered. If you are not sure you could always go for a theme such as nature or water, or choose items in different shades of the same colour, or perhaps in the same material such as wood, metal or glass. There are no hard and fast rules; ultimately, you have to be pleased with the finished result.
Don't mix too many styles together Too often, people are not sure of what style they want to opt for and may find that they are tempted to throw in a bit of everything that they like so that they end up with a room that just looks fussy and unappealing. Professionals will often mix styles together but they have the advantage of already having a good idea of knowing what works and what doesn't. Try to stick to one or two styles at the most and choose ones that complement each other. Some popular styles include:
* Country Cottage
* Traditional
* Minimalist
* Retro
* Themed styles (Japanese, Scandinavian, Nature, Aztec, American Indian etc.)
Completing the look The finishing touches in any room can make or break a room so choose them carefully. A well placed vase of flowers in colours that complement the room, a strategically placed mirror on the wall, a fine painting or piece of art are just a few ideas which might help enhance the beauty of a space. Avoid keeping any items just for the sake of it as this can spoil an otherwise perfect room, for example, plants that are not in the best of health, shabby curtains and lampshades, items of furniture that are surplus to requirements, rugs that have seen better days or collections of ornaments that just don't match your new look. Keep it simple with the philosophy of less is more and you won't go far wrong.
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Remember to plan The most important task in any interior design project is proper planning, get this right and the rest will follow relatively smoothly. For example, you need to ask yourself what the space is going to be used for, what safety and practical issues need to be considered, how much money you are prepared to spend and of course you need to have an idea of what sort of look or style you are aiming for as this will influence the furniture, fixtures and fittings, colour schemes, materials and finishing touches. Gather pictures of rooms or spaces that appeal to you, visit showrooms and browse the internet for inspiration so that you get a clear of idea of what you like and what you don't then sit down and spend some time planning the entire project.
Always measure Avoid the temptation to rely on your eyes alone to decide if a particular item will fit into a space, you really don't want to find yourself in the situation of having bought a large item of furniture only to discover that when it arrives it doesn't fit. Measure the available space first and you'll save yourself a lot of stress and expense later.
Test the paint first If you get the colour scheme wrong then it can be a costly operation to rectify it or you will just have to learn to live with it. Remember always to test any paint on a small patch of wall first as the colour will invariably look quite different than the colour on the tin once it is has dried and will also be affected by the light in the room. Testing first ensures that you get exactly the shade you want and you can make sure it matches harmoniously with other items in the room.
Avoid clutter Don't be tempted to cram too many different pieces, ornaments, pictures and artefacts of all different shapes and sizes into a space; it will just look untidy and cluttered. If you are not sure you could always go for a theme such as nature or water, or choose items in different shades of the same colour, or perhaps in the same material such as wood, metal or glass. There are no hard and fast rules; ultimately, you have to be pleased with the finished result.
Don't mix too many styles together Too often, people are not sure of what style they want to opt for and may find that they are tempted to throw in a bit of everything that they like so that they end up with a room that just looks fussy and unappealing. Professionals will often mix styles together but they have the advantage of already having a good idea of knowing what works and what doesn't. Try to stick to one or two styles at the most and choose ones that complement each other. Some popular styles include:
* Country Cottage
* Traditional
* Minimalist
* Retro
* Themed styles (Japanese, Scandinavian, Nature, Aztec, American Indian etc.)
Completing the look The finishing touches in any room can make or break a room so choose them carefully. A well placed vase of flowers in colours that complement the room, a strategically placed mirror on the wall, a fine painting or piece of art are just a few ideas which might help enhance the beauty of a space. Avoid keeping any items just for the sake of it as this can spoil an otherwise perfect room, for example, plants that are not in the best of health, shabby curtains and lampshades, items of furniture that are surplus to requirements, rugs that have seen better days or collections of ornaments that just don't match your new look. Keep it simple with the philosophy of less is more and you won't go far wrong.
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Tapestries Medieval and Renaissance Periods
Tapestries are a woven wall hanging that depicts a scene or famous painting. Medieval and renaissance tapestries were first developed in Europe to decorate castles and large churches. At first they were primarily of religious scenes and later to depict historical events. Kings and other nobility would hire artists to make a tapestry of historical battles and other events that they were engaged, especially if they won the battle. Castles and large stone churches were drafty places that are hard to keep warm during the winter. In those days, insulation was unheard of for placement in buildings to keep them warm. A great benefit of tapestries was that they tend to keep large stone buildings warmer, acting as insulation. The importance of tapestries was that they were easy to transport from one location to another for display. This was accomplished by rolling them up like a carpet for moving to another location. The ability to roll them up was perfect for medieval and renaissance period kings and other nobility that would take the tapestries with them when they traveled. The ease of transport gained tapestries greater acceptance over large paintings, because paintings were more difficult to move from one place to another. Because of the method of weaving tapestries, they give a different perspective of colors from different angles and lighting conditions. Tapestries became well know works of art all by their selves and are valuable.
During the medieval and renaissance periods tapestries began to be woven of a larger variety of fabrics, such as: wool, silk, cotton, linen, and acrylic. This gave them a greater range in colors, allowing tapestries to become more affordable for others. Along with using new materials other scenes were desired by those purchasing tapestries. These new scenes included hunting expeditions and great feasts of kings and nobility dining with guests. Additionally, other scenes selected were of reincarnations, incarnation, resurrection, and annunciation. The nobility of this period wanted to have the finest representations of their lives. These tapestries evolved again into another type of work that represented every day people in every day situations. These new tapestries were designed in a manner to depict famous people and fictitious people in classic novels of the period. Medieval and renaissance tapestries had become the art form representing European history for future generations to gain knowledge of the past. Many historical events that were written down can be corroborated by tapestries that represent the same event. These works of art have become a historical record in all the luxurious form and are used by historians today.
The evolution of medieval and renaissance tapestries made their mark on the art world, allowing more people to own and have access to great works of art that only a few were able to view before their existence. The historical record would be a little fuzzier today without tapestries. An original tapestry is worth a small fortune today. If you can not afford an original tapestry there are replicas and reproductions that are just as authentic in appearance and would be an investment and addition to any home.
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During the medieval and renaissance periods tapestries began to be woven of a larger variety of fabrics, such as: wool, silk, cotton, linen, and acrylic. This gave them a greater range in colors, allowing tapestries to become more affordable for others. Along with using new materials other scenes were desired by those purchasing tapestries. These new scenes included hunting expeditions and great feasts of kings and nobility dining with guests. Additionally, other scenes selected were of reincarnations, incarnation, resurrection, and annunciation. The nobility of this period wanted to have the finest representations of their lives. These tapestries evolved again into another type of work that represented every day people in every day situations. These new tapestries were designed in a manner to depict famous people and fictitious people in classic novels of the period. Medieval and renaissance tapestries had become the art form representing European history for future generations to gain knowledge of the past. Many historical events that were written down can be corroborated by tapestries that represent the same event. These works of art have become a historical record in all the luxurious form and are used by historians today.
The evolution of medieval and renaissance tapestries made their mark on the art world, allowing more people to own and have access to great works of art that only a few were able to view before their existence. The historical record would be a little fuzzier today without tapestries. An original tapestry is worth a small fortune today. If you can not afford an original tapestry there are replicas and reproductions that are just as authentic in appearance and would be an investment and addition to any home.
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Solar Deck Lighting Decorationg Tips
Modern, elegantly-designed home chandeliers today have varied designs and formats, with each differing in their weights, styles and patterns. These modern lighting fixtures also vary in the type of light that they produce and radiate. Most buyers of home décor pieces today have a tendency to view these lighting fixtures as only those opulent and very ornate fixtures that have been seen in the ballrooms of palaces or castles. However technically, any ceiling-mounted lighting fixture that hangs from a chain or wire is referred to as a chandelier. As such, installing a new chandelier greatly differs from installing a standard ceiling-mounted lighting piece, since these fixtures are generally more heavier than the average lighting piece. Chandeliers Greatly Enhance The Appearance of A Home's Rooms A modern or contemporary chandelier installed in either the dining or living room or entrance, will surely make a huge improvement in your room's appearance, and for some it makes all that difference in the world. Some even meticulously plan the installation of one as an integral part of their overall home remodeling project.
Consider The Lighting Fixture's weight Your new modern or contemporary chandelier's weight is a vital factor to consider, because you need to match this with your ceiling junction box. The junction box contains all the wiring connections in the ceiling, and it should be tough and dependable enough to fully bear the weight of your new fixture. If your new chandelier has the same weight as the previous one, that is if you're replacing an old one, the previous junction box will most likely work just fine. However, if the new lighting fixture is truly much heavier, you need to replace the junction box with one that should appropriately support the new fixture's weight.
Properly Installing Your Home Chandelier To begin the process of installing your elegant lighting fixture, first you need to turn off the power to the circuit on which you intend to work, to prevent electrocution. The next step is to replace the junction box Remember that you will need to replace the junction box only if you deem it to not be strong enough to carry the weight of your new fixture. Once you have exactly determined its proper weight, you may now continue with the installation process, by threading your new junction box's hardware onto the mounting strap. You will have to install a mounting strap if you don't have one. You may either utilize the one that came with your new fixture's kit ,or you could buy a new one from a home improvement or lighting shop. You may also use the existing screw holes to secure the mounting strap into the junction box.
Correctly Wiring Your Lighting Fixture You need to take note that you should wire in the new lighting fixture in the same manner as the old one came out. Correctly wiring the new modern lighting fixture may be as simple as connecting white wires with white ones, or black wires with black ones, however there may be times that it can prove to be quite tedious, as there could be several wires to connect. Begin the wiring process by stringing wires through the last link on the chain, and then lay it properly through the support nut, collar nut and up through the lamp nipple, and lastly into the junction box itself.
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Consider The Lighting Fixture's weight Your new modern or contemporary chandelier's weight is a vital factor to consider, because you need to match this with your ceiling junction box. The junction box contains all the wiring connections in the ceiling, and it should be tough and dependable enough to fully bear the weight of your new fixture. If your new chandelier has the same weight as the previous one, that is if you're replacing an old one, the previous junction box will most likely work just fine. However, if the new lighting fixture is truly much heavier, you need to replace the junction box with one that should appropriately support the new fixture's weight.
Properly Installing Your Home Chandelier To begin the process of installing your elegant lighting fixture, first you need to turn off the power to the circuit on which you intend to work, to prevent electrocution. The next step is to replace the junction box Remember that you will need to replace the junction box only if you deem it to not be strong enough to carry the weight of your new fixture. Once you have exactly determined its proper weight, you may now continue with the installation process, by threading your new junction box's hardware onto the mounting strap. You will have to install a mounting strap if you don't have one. You may either utilize the one that came with your new fixture's kit ,or you could buy a new one from a home improvement or lighting shop. You may also use the existing screw holes to secure the mounting strap into the junction box.
Correctly Wiring Your Lighting Fixture You need to take note that you should wire in the new lighting fixture in the same manner as the old one came out. Correctly wiring the new modern lighting fixture may be as simple as connecting white wires with white ones, or black wires with black ones, however there may be times that it can prove to be quite tedious, as there could be several wires to connect. Begin the wiring process by stringing wires through the last link on the chain, and then lay it properly through the support nut, collar nut and up through the lamp nipple, and lastly into the junction box itself.
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Decorating Small Spaces Making It Cozy and Attractive
Having a small room doesn't mean the space is lost. In fact, decorating small spaces so they are cozy and attractive can be quite rewarding. The first step in this process, however, involves determining what you want to do with the room. When you have a small space, you have many different possibilities available to you. For example, you can create a reading nook or a small sitting room where you and a couple of guests can visit with each other and enjoy your cozy surroundings. By determining your purpose before you start decorating small spaces, you will be able to decide precisely what the room needs. If you are interested in creating a cozy space, you will need to start off with warm colors. By choosing warm colors for the paint when decorating small spaces, you will make the room inviting and cozy for everyone that sits inside. The warm colors don't stop with your walls, however. In fact, you should use warm colors for the furniture and other decorations you add to the room.
Light is always important when it comes to decorating small spaces. If you are trying to create a cozy and relaxing space, however, you don't want to make the room too bright. Rather, use soft and indirect lighting that will give you enough light to see but won't be overwhelming. Of course, when it comes to making a space look cozy, it needs to feel cozy too. This means you should add comfy furniture and throw pillows that will be inviting to anyone that enters the room. Nonetheless, when decorating small spaces so they appear cozier, you don't want to overload the room and make it look crowded. With the right pieces, on the other hand, your small space just might become your favorite room in the house! To help keep your home organized, download a free copy of the ebook "The Essential Guide to Organizing Your Home". Download it free here: Organizing Tips Lynn Cressy has a love for decorating and shopping for home decor. She owns a home decor web site and writes articles on home decorating and organizing your home and your life.
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Light is always important when it comes to decorating small spaces. If you are trying to create a cozy and relaxing space, however, you don't want to make the room too bright. Rather, use soft and indirect lighting that will give you enough light to see but won't be overwhelming. Of course, when it comes to making a space look cozy, it needs to feel cozy too. This means you should add comfy furniture and throw pillows that will be inviting to anyone that enters the room. Nonetheless, when decorating small spaces so they appear cozier, you don't want to overload the room and make it look crowded. With the right pieces, on the other hand, your small space just might become your favorite room in the house! To help keep your home organized, download a free copy of the ebook "The Essential Guide to Organizing Your Home". Download it free here: Organizing Tips Lynn Cressy has a love for decorating and shopping for home decor. She owns a home decor web site and writes articles on home decorating and organizing your home and your life.
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Wallpaper Buy on Budget
If you're buying wallpaper on a budget, the best way to save money is to properly measure and plan. Since a good quality wallpaper can be fairly expensive, you don't want to purchase and use more than you will truly need. This is even more important if your style of wall decor must be meticulously matched at specific points on a pattern (see point 8 below). Keep reading to learn how to buy wallpaper for your next project without wasting money.
1. Start by measuring the room that you plan to cover. Draw a map of the room and include each wall's height, width and length. Try your best to draw the map to scale so the sketch is relatively proportionate to the actual structure of the room itself.
2. On your map, sketch in any openings like windows and doors that won't be wallpapered. Write in the measurements for all these.
3. Then measure the wall spaces between openings. For example, measure the width of the wall from the corner to the edge of the window and then from the window to the closet door.
4. Once you're ready, use a simple online calculator to figure out how many rolls you need to buy. Lowe's has a simple wallpaper calculator on their web site that you can use to make your calculations. Alternately, you can take your measurements into the store and the clerk will do the calculations for you.
5. Before you buy, make sure that you're purchasing the right number of rolls. Wallpaper is typically priced and measured in single rolls, but often sold or manufactured in double or triple rolls.
6. Also check the width of the product. Typically, European wallpaper is 20.5" wide and includes approximately 56 square feet of it on every roll. In contrast, American double rolls are 27" wide and have about 70 square feet of paper.
7. When estimating the price, always ask the clerk if the price is listed as a single roll or double roll. You don't want to make a selection, then have to take it back once you find out it costs twice as much as you anticipated. For example, the retailer may list theirs at $15 per single roll, but in actuality the double roll will cost you $30 at the cash register.
8. Ask the store clerk if the product you're planning to purchase is "drop match" or "straight match." Typically, a drop match has to be matched up at specific points, meaning there will be more leftover, unused pieces at the end of your project. Straight match, on the other hand, can be aligned with at any point with another piece of the same wallpaper.
9. Buy from a store with a liberal return policy that will let you return any unused or unopened rolls. If you can, purchase one or two extra rolls to make sure you have enough for your project. Afterward, you can return anything you don't use.
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1. Start by measuring the room that you plan to cover. Draw a map of the room and include each wall's height, width and length. Try your best to draw the map to scale so the sketch is relatively proportionate to the actual structure of the room itself.
2. On your map, sketch in any openings like windows and doors that won't be wallpapered. Write in the measurements for all these.
3. Then measure the wall spaces between openings. For example, measure the width of the wall from the corner to the edge of the window and then from the window to the closet door.
4. Once you're ready, use a simple online calculator to figure out how many rolls you need to buy. Lowe's has a simple wallpaper calculator on their web site that you can use to make your calculations. Alternately, you can take your measurements into the store and the clerk will do the calculations for you.
5. Before you buy, make sure that you're purchasing the right number of rolls. Wallpaper is typically priced and measured in single rolls, but often sold or manufactured in double or triple rolls.
6. Also check the width of the product. Typically, European wallpaper is 20.5" wide and includes approximately 56 square feet of it on every roll. In contrast, American double rolls are 27" wide and have about 70 square feet of paper.
7. When estimating the price, always ask the clerk if the price is listed as a single roll or double roll. You don't want to make a selection, then have to take it back once you find out it costs twice as much as you anticipated. For example, the retailer may list theirs at $15 per single roll, but in actuality the double roll will cost you $30 at the cash register.
8. Ask the store clerk if the product you're planning to purchase is "drop match" or "straight match." Typically, a drop match has to be matched up at specific points, meaning there will be more leftover, unused pieces at the end of your project. Straight match, on the other hand, can be aligned with at any point with another piece of the same wallpaper.
9. Buy from a store with a liberal return policy that will let you return any unused or unopened rolls. If you can, purchase one or two extra rolls to make sure you have enough for your project. Afterward, you can return anything you don't use.
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