Everyone dreams of leisurely days --sun tanning in Tuscany, with wine, pasta neapolitana and a book for company and a grand Tuscan styled home for a dwelling! Ufortunately, the problem is that not many of us can afford such remarkable luxury. But Dont Lose Hope! You have the ability to create that Tuscan ambiance in your own home. And On A Budget, No Less! There are many options for obtaining that Tuscan ambiance on a shoestring budget. The following are some of the options that you can use.
Inexpensive Tuscan Ideas to Decorate Your Home
Follow these tips and voila! You have your own little piece of Tuscany right at home! Here are some of the ways in which you can decorate your home, giving it a simple yet elegant atmosphere:
1) Firstly, choose the right color. The Tuscan homes are usually colored in dark earthy shades like maroons and oranges, creamy yellows or mustards. This gives the home a dim, elegant decor, which is conventionally Tuscan!
2) Go to Italian garage sales and look for copper objects like baskets, pots and pans and old gold framed impressionist paintings. Also look for artificial fruits like grapes etc, because these also adorn the homes in Tuscany.
3) Dried flowers, potpourris and ivy to fill the baskets would be ideal. These are cheaply available everywhere. Also get lot of terracotta pots and fill them with lots of green plants to adorn the patio.
4) You can put some chicken wires to your cabinets; these are dirt cheap and easily available. Keep a look out for lots of old wrought iron artifacts from the early 20th century. If they are catching dust in homes of people who dont value them, you should be able to get them for cheap.
5) Use a lot of color glass, whether for windows, or paintings. Also try find old ceramic tiles, which can be utilized in odd places.
There are many ways to create that Tuscan atmosphere even on the smallest budget. Get creative. Get Tuscan!
By: Manwell Bonaville
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