Italian or Tuscan Kitchen Design?
I'm looking for some inspirations for my new apartment's kitchen. I want to go with an italian look. So far all I can think of it some grapes and wine bottles. Any idea's or links would be great!
- January 28th
I'm looking for some inspirations for my new apartment's kitchen. I want to go with an italian look. So far all I can think of it some grapes and wine bottles. Any idea's or links would be great!
One important thing to remember about Tuscan kitchens is that they are very simple and country-like (and I don't mean roosters everywhere, although some Italians use a rooster or galletto theme but not like Americans). Instead of focusing on a wine and grape theme, look more at the raw materials. Venetian plaster on the walls with maybe a teracotta hue. (Home Depot sells venetian plaster with instructions-very simple, you can't really make a mistake!) Stone tile flooring if the landlord allows it, along with granite or ceramic tile countertops. Copper cookware seems to be used often. Don't look at Italian-themed restaurants because a true Italian kitchen doesn't really resemble them at all. Remember to keep it simple, for some people seem to over-decorate the theme and push "Italy" in your face with ornate items. Research with books about Italy and it's countryside not books with kitchen design because odds are you can't change the design of your kitchen in an apartment. Many people come up with elaborate and expensive themed kitchens with their finished product looking like the Olive Garden. After the raw materials form your foundation, look to rustic furniture – dark wood is often used. Okay now you can add wine and grapes – but make it real wine bottles and real grapes. One website I can think of offhand is lifeinitaly.com, go to interior design, then articles. Good luck and have fun.