Decorating A Kitchen In Tuscan Style Tuscan style is warm and charming. This style creates an aged look with the use of natural elements and materials. Tuscan look for the kitchen can be achieved by using natural colors and inexpensive accessories. The furniture in the Tuscan style will have an aged look. Thick wooden tables and chairs are the signature elements. Chipped paint on furniture is part of the look. A wooden cupboard can be a nice addition to the style. Lighting here is old fashioned and mellow. Use mellow metals that are not so shiny. Wrought iron lighting is a big part of Tuscan style. Candles or candle style lamps can add an antique look to the room. Accessories can be bought in stores to match the Tuscan style or you can look for antique style things at antique stores and flea markets. These stores might sell very beautiful things for less money. Wooden vases and dishes will make great decorating accessories for your Tuscan style kitchen. Also, look for pottery, like clay platters, vases, jars and sculptures. Add wallpaper trims with a wine motif. Pictures should depict village life and lots of nature. Materials for the floor and countertop should be natural. Pick granite or stone in the tones of the earth. For the walls, use faux paint finishes to recreate the look of old Italy. The colors in Tuscan style are those of earth and nature. Use warm colors, like rich golds and browns in combination with reds, oranges, creams, and all shades of greens.  | 
