Browse Catalog

Design Center

Italian Ceramics

Tuscan Kitchen

Tuscan Art

Accessories

Wall Tapestries

Italian Marble Fruit

Outdoor Garden

Accent Furniture

Italian Gifts for the Home

Wrought Iron

Tuscan Decorating Articles:

Tuscan Elements
Tuscan Kitchen

Pot Racks

Plan3D.com

 

Home Decor > Tuscan Decorating & Design Center > Tuscan Kitchen Design

Designing Your Own Tuscan Kitchen with Style:

How to Create An Attractive Italian Kitchen

 

"How do I design and decorate my plain kitchen to
look like a fabulous Tuscan kitchen?"

Designing and decorating a Tuscan kitchen is a lot of fun, and can be done on any size budget.  Designing a Tuscan style kitchen on a smaller budget just means that you will need to be more selective in choosing your accessories, and do the designing and decorating on your own. 

 

One of the reasons the Tuscan decorating style is such a popular trend is because it is grounded in simplicity, functionality, and comfort.  This applies to the Tuscan kitchen as well. 

 

In Tuscan villas, Tuscan kitchens are the place to be, and are enjoyed by family and friends as they prepare fabulous food. 

The Tuscan style kitchen is a space for love and laughter, a place to entertain and enjoy.  It is important to keep this in mind as you design your new space.  

 

Whether starting from scratch with a new kitchen, or just updating an existing kitchen to the Tuscan style, it will be very helpful if you have a design plan to guide you while you are making the changes.

 

Do I have to design my Tuscan kitchen on paper?

It's a great idea! Being able to visually experience your new kitchen before you have even started will give you a great idea of how your space will look when you are finished.  This will help you stay on track during the interior design & decorating process. 


This
Tuscan style kitchen features ceramic tile, Venetian bronze fixtures, stone backsplash mural, and romantic arches.

Plan3D.com

Professional interior designers and architects always have a blueprint or room layout to guide the kitchen design process. 

This ensures that the finished kitchen layout is logical for the cook, flows sensibly for maximum efficiency, and is ultimately a fantastic space to entertain and enjoy. 

You will want to spend some time doing this as well, keeping in mind that this is your kitchen, and you will most likely be spending a lot of time there.

Planning your Italian kitchen can be as easy as mapping the floor plan out on some graph paper, making sure to mark off the location of cabinets, appliances, furniture, etc.

This is a great option if you are decorating your Tuscan kitchen on a budget, or if you are technically challenged when it comes to using computer software.


Tuscan Style Home Plan - Click to See More!

What if I need help designing my Tuscan kitchen?


If you are willing to step "out of the box", why not try a really great tool that makes planning your new Tuscan kitchen a snap? There are many design layout tools available for the computer.  While they vary in complexity, some of them are very user friendly, and not intimidating at all for the new designer.

One of our favorite tools is a fabulous piece of Kitchen Design Software that enables you to "go inside" your Tuscan design so that you can see exactly what your room will look like.  You can Try it Now Free and have your new kitchen design laid out in a very short period of time.

Not able to design a kitchen all by yourself?   Take a few hints from the professionals.  One of our secrets for achieving a custom design look in a kitchen is to replicate the design from an interior design photo. Just find a photo of a Tuscan kitchen you love.  What are the materials used?  What flooring,  cabinet style, lighting, colors, and decorating accessories do you see?  Use the photo as the pattern for designing your Tuscan kitchen, and your kitchen will look fantastic as well.

Finding pictures is easy! Just browse the internet, magazines or cabinet catalogs to find a kitchen design that suits you.  This will give you an inspirational head start when you design your own Tuscan kitchen.

To make your Tuscan kitchen look fabulous, you'll also need to have just the right Tuscan kitchen decorating accessories.  Some of the most popular items found in the kitchens of Tuscany are authentic Italian Ceramics.  Decorated by master artisans in Italy, these beautiful, hand painted Italian pottery pieces are an essential item for storage and beauty in your kitchen.  Italian ceramic biscotti jars, canisters, serving bowls, and olive oil cruets are the perfect blend of form and function. 

Tuscan Kitchen Accessories:

Wrought Iron Paper Towel Holder -  Iron  and hand blown glass to suit your style.

Ceramic Roosters - Hand Painted in Italy by master artisans.

Italian Ceramics Canisters - Vivid colors and original Deruta designs from Italy.

Marble Fruit -  Heirloom quality, hand crafted stone fruit looks good enough to eat and never spoils.

Where can I learn more about  kitchen decorating?


For more information on design,  we carry many helpful Tuscan decorating books in our book department.   

You might also be interested in the book Design Ideas for Kitchens (2nd edition).

Learn how to hang a pot rack here.    

Buy Now! Click Here!

 

Quality Bath - Discounted Kitchen & Bath Fixtures

 

More Tuscan decorating design tips:

Tuscan kitchen decorating

How to hang a pot rack

Tuscan Decorating Home

 


 

Tuscan Decor Home | About Us | Privacy Policy | Bookmark Site

© TuscanDecor.com, D. Hendrickson, 2003 - 2009.
All rights reserved.

Page copy protected against web site content infringement by Copyscape