By Lee Dobbins
A recent report stated that, after the bedroom, being in the kitchen is where we spend most of our time when at home. Whether it's simply microwaving a quick snack or preparing a lavish family meal, this room takes up most of our waking day. Therefore, it comes as no surprise that many people are now treating the kitchen as the one room to spend the most time getting right when it comes to decorating. One of the more popular choices in recent years has been that of Tuscan kitchen design.
Based on the stylish designs of the Italian Renaissance, a Tuscan kitchen offers a unique and warm alternative to normal kitchen decorations. With inspiration from some of the most classic and appreciated art and style throughout the ages, this kind of renovation can lead to an amazingly creative environment and one that will be the conversation piece of many a party. And the best thing is that they're relatively easy to achieve.
Since you will be trying to recreate the feel of Tuscany in your kitchen, your design needs to reflect this. With that particular area of Italy usually enjoying a warm and pleasant atmosphere for most of its calendar year, your kitchen should emit a similar kind of feeling. Keep any colors you paint it light and soft, and try to let in as much natural light as is possible to enhance this feel. If you're thinking of renovating the kitchen while redecorating, think about installing new, larger windows that will help bask your new Tuscan kitchen in as much a natural glow as possible.
Since the Renaissance period itself from which the inspiration for a Tuscan kitchen comes from was famous for its classical art, your design should try to incorporate this feeling too. Marble is an excellent material, since not only does it give off that classically timeless look, it also feels soft and smooth to the touch, which is what you're trying to achieve. Brass ornaments, as well as gold accessories, can also add the finishing touch to your kitchen, as these metals were extremely popular with the artists of the time.
Since the people of Italy, and especially the Tuscan region, are known for their wonderful culinary skills, it's easy to see why they love to involve the whole family in the cooking process. You should keep this in mind when designing your own Tuscan kitchen, and try to leave it as free from clutter and open-planned as much as possible. This helps create a much more involving and complete family atmosphere.
As the finishing touch to your new kitchen, when you're buying any new pots or utensils to put in it, go for traditional Italian cookware and kitchen equipment. Not only does it look and feel good, but also be the final piece to inspire you to create culinary masterpieces in your new and stylishly designed Tuscan kitchen.
Lee Dobbins writes about home decorating style at Look4Decor where you learn more about decorating and get more great kitchen decorating ideas.
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