An Italian home is an inviting one. Italians are fans of people and the homes that they live in have a welcoming atmosphere. Creating that atmosphere in your own home is easy to do with a little paint, arrangement of furniture, and certain accessories.
Good cooking, company, and wine are at the heart of an Italian; therefore, your decorating efforts should start in the kitchen. Italian decorations for the kitchen are very popular, so you shouldn’t have a hard time locating them. There are paintings and other clever things such as representations of spaghetti or meatballs that can be hung on the walls. The olive, a staple of Italian foods, is represented on many serving trays or other functional pieces for the kitchen. If you choose one thing and build on it, soon you’ll have things all over your kitchen that scream Italian.
Somewhere within this kitchen or in a dining room there should be a wine rack and at least four wine glasses, but preferably more. Wine is in the hearts of most Italians. They are famous for their vineyards and their love for their wine is obvious. White or red does not matter, but wine is a part of the Italian culture, and makes a wonderful addition to an Italian style decorated home.
The walls of an Italian styled home should be colorful. Rich earthy tones immediately come to mind. The kinds of colors that you may find out on one of those vineyards in Italy or on the shores of the ocean are the types you should use. The walls should also include some type of texture. It may be painted texture created by using the sponging or ragging technique while painting or it may be actual texture created by either using stucco or mixing paint with some sort of textured material such as sand, but there should be texture. A decorative moulding between the tops of the walls and the ceiling would also be a nice touch in at least one room, preferably the dining room. This will enhance the décor as well as add more texture to the room if it’s lacking.
Another staple to the Italian culture would be that of fresh herbs. If you have a sunny windowsill, place some fresh herbs in terra cotta pots. Not only are they functional, but they are also fragrant. Their scent will waft throughout your home creating a smell that in pleasant and reminiscent of Italian cooking. If you purely want these plants for the decoration and have no intention of using fresh herbs in your cooking, many stores will sell fake pots with fake Italian herbs in them or you can buy the supplies from a craft store and make them. Either way, they will give you that Italian look and you won’t have to worry about watering them or trimming them down.
The Italian decorated home is one that has a lot in it. There is a lot of color and warmth. There is a nice family feel to this home. With a little effort, an Italian style home will be created for many generations to enjoy.
Lee Dobbins
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Tips for decorating with a Mediterranean look?
I love Tuscan, Italian, Greek styles…light, airy, fresh feel to it. Any suggestions on how to decorate my apartment?
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This lady is the faux finish goddess. She is easy to follow and copy her Tuscan techniques when you start with the walls.
If you don't want to paint, go to her site anyway and look at her Mediterranean designs.
Also check ouot Christopher Lowell at http://www.discovery.com at the discovery channel.
He is also easy to immitate and he breaks down all styles and designs in layers.
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The success of any decorating scheme depends on how well it suits all the members of your family. To create a décor that you will be happy with, think about what you want and also what you don’t want.
It’s a good idea to know what you have before you begun to change things. As you begin to pull your design ideas together, think about your preference and what will work in your home.
Color can work wonders… it can change the look of a room and change your feeling about the room. You can start by looking through magazines, and catalogs. Give yourself plenty of time, it will take longer than you think, and your ideas will develop as you go.
Gathering samples is a great way to begin. If you are starting with a color, your samples might include fabric, paint chips, wallpaper, carpet, wood, stone, and tile.
Knowing what you can spend on a project will give you a clearer idea of what you can achieve. If you’ll on a limited budget, mark off those things that will make the most difference, such as a new wall color and a new sofa.
You can set the mood of a room in lots of ways, such as lights, and furnishings. There are no hard or fast rules or must-do sequence for this process.
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About The Author:
Roger King has been involved in home interior designs for several years, and has been helping people find and review the best value for interior design solutions, to meet their needs. Visit his Web site http://www.all-homeinteriordesigns.com to learn more about this service.
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