Grey Heather
Posted in Bed Comforter Sets on 03/20/2005 10:50 am by admin
Fusing Scandinavian and Tuscan home style
The Scandinavian influence has long been admired and imitated in homes around the world, the décor a blend of style and simplicity. Light shades of beige, whites and greys soften the room and give a feeling of sophisticated elegance. Neutral shades create a harmonious feel throughout the house. Natural fabric such as cotton and linen are best used for styling in the Scandinavian way.
Fusion Style
In my opinion, Scandinavian pieces work incredibly well within the Tuscan home. Woven in with old terracotta tiled floors, marble sinks, stone and ironwork, you can create a great atmosphere. I’ve always preferred a very practical working kitchen with freestanding furniture and open shelving, which is typical of both Scandinavian and Tuscan homes. Simple glass jars displaying the contents make for easy accessibility and look colourful and interesting too. They can be picked up very cheaply in local markets and hardware shops. Saucepans hanging from the ceiling on a simple iron frame look great and the lids can be displayed against a wall, placed behind an iron or stainless rod. It drives me mad if I have to rummage through a cupboard with all that clattering and pans falling out in disarray. You can bet the very one you are after is at the bottom!
Local handcrafted baskets look super hung on the wall with tea towels rolled up inside and give a country feel. I have found local Tuscan basket weavers will gladly incorporate an extra basket loop for hanging! Fruit and vegetables also look wonderful displayed in these baskets after you bring them home fresh from the market. Much to my husband’s despair I really do have a ‘thing’ about baskets. I love the old ones that come in such a variety of shapes and sizes, but the local handmade ones are also hard to resist with their beautiful twisted handles. You can find them displayed on stalls at your local Tuscan sagra, and at other festivals.
By combining interesting styles – such as Scandinavian – and adding a touch of ‘treasure’ from the past, you’ll soon develop an individual look. One that will compliment your home in Tuscany.
Comfort Zone
These days, I choose decor and home furnishings that I can really live with; items that work harmoniously with one another, creating a greater sense of ‘comfortability’ somehow. Most of us lead busy lives and our home should be our haven, a place where we feel re-energised a place we can truly feel relaxed. No other place inspires me more than Tuscany; this rich tapestry of earthy colours, delicious food, wine, hills, vineyards presently laden with fully rounded deep purple and green grapes, glorious sunflowers worshipping the sun and it’s passionate vibrant people.
About the Author
Editor of Tuscany Unlimited magazine, a glossy monthly print magazine based in Tuscany celebrating everything that makes living in and visiting Tuscany so desirable – from Tuscan food and wine to architecture and fashion, homes and gardens and outdoor pursuits.
Visit: www.tuscanyunlimited.com
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