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	Tuscany . . Tuscany . . TUSCAN Tuscan Decorating Ideas and Tips Tuscan Decorating Colors, Textures and Accessories for Mediterranean Homes Transform your living space with Tuscan home decor color and texture. Live comfortably in your home with Tuscan decorating colors and themes that include Italian produced products like olives, grapes, pottery, wine, scrolled ironwork, marble and handcrafted tiles. Read our TIPS for Tuscan design and decorating and ideas for creating a Tuscan old world style. Preview our Tuscan home decor decorating accessories and discover Tuscan Decorating with Accents of Salado. DECORATING TUSCAN INTERIORS is what ACCENTS OF SALADO is all about! SEE ALL OUR PRODUCTS Italian-Style French Style Home Decor Decorating Ideas Spanish Style

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MEDITERRANEAN HOMES
TUSCAN EXTERIOR DESIGN ELEMENTS

Mediterranean - Tuscan style homes look as though they have been there forever! Mediterranean construction materials are ideal for architectural styles popular in Texas, Arizona, Nevada, California and all areas of the desert southwest. Cantera stone, stucco, plaster and terra cotta roofing tiles have been southwest decorating basics for centuries. Western and Mediterranean design have much in common.

TUSCAN ARCHITECTURE - EXTERIORS

MEDITERRANEAN DECORATING HISTORY

Advancements in architecture and artisan craftsmanship have been shared between Mediterranean cultures for centuries. Beginning in the 15th century, furniture styles and home accessories were commonly traded by land and sea between Italy, France and Spain. Southern European cultures incorporated influences throughout Mediterranean regions into their architectural styles and home interior designs.

MEDITERRANEAN HOMES - TUSCAN DECOR

At ACCENTS OF SALADO, find Tuscan decor and rustic decorating accessories in colors and textures for an old world Tuscan design home. Terra cotta pottery, rustic urns, Italian ceramics and wrought iron are Mediterranean - Tuscan accents that give a Mediterranean style home a lived in look. Vintage old world accessories for Italian Tuscan style homes are our specialty.

Preview our Tuscan decor accessories and furniture and consider the Italian, Tuscan and Mediterranean interior design ideas and tips found in our ONLINE SHOPPING pages. Live comfortably in your Tuscan style home with

decorating colors and themes that include wrought iron wall decor, woven tapestry, Italian pottery and wine them accessories. Select from Tuscan, French Country, Spanish and Mediterranean style decorating accessories. For a Tuscan theme decor, Accents of Salado offers Mediterranean style decorating and home decor accessories in leather, marble, wrought iron, woven tapestry, copper, ceramic and rustic terra cotta. Find decorating accessories for a rustic style office, bedroom, bath and Mediterranean style kitchen make over.

The Italian Tuscan Style Kitchen
Tuscan kitchens are as beautiful as they are functional and the Tuscan kitchen reflects the Italian custom of gathering friends and family together for good wine, delicious food and great conversation. Select from hundreds of products that bring a touch of the Mediterranean to the modern old world style Tuscan kitchen.

Design and decorate your French, Spanish or Italian style kitchen with rustic colors and themes. Complete your Mediterranean decor with design accessories created in classic color, texture and form. Create a beautiful and functional Tuscan kitchen in your Tuscan kitchen design. Consider rustic iron pot hangers and decorative copper pots and pans. Celebrate the functionality of the Tuscan kitchen by displaying colorful stoneware serving accessories, unique urns, bowls and platters, imported Italian ceramics, and large colorful food canisters. Old world style canister sets blend the classic expression of Mediterranean form and color with the sophistication of today's modern food safe storage containers.

Tuscan Kitchen Decor, Decorating and Design

Large metal urns, ceramic bowls and vintage copper wares,
in the richest of warm earthy colors, decorate walls, counters and shelves and bring Mediterranean style to the Tuscan kitchen. Welcome friends and family to your Italian Tuscan, Spanish or French Country home with the beauty of large rustic iron pot racks, vessels and containers.

Blend the simplistic beauty of Old World style with the sophistication of today's modern decorating accessories for Italian, Spanish and French Country style kitchens. Create a Tuscan look that makes your home beautifully Old World Mediterranean.

TUSCAN KITCHEN DECORATING TIPS

Tuscan kitchens often display large dinnerware serving accessories or brightly colored kitchen canisters that are as beautiful as they are useful.

In your Tuscan kitchen, group imported Italian urns, pots, bowls and plates, some reclining and some standing, with similar type objects on a an open shelf or above kitchen cabinets. Consider a wrought iron backdrop, small framed artwork, old copper cooking utensils and decorative floral, fruits and greenery in your above cabinet displays.

Choosing Color for the Mediterranean Kitchen

Shades of red are dramatic in the Mediterranean kitchen. Burnt orange and copper are shades of red found in dark wood, granite countertops, copper cookware, copper tone planters and Mediterranean style pot racks. Red food canisters, decorative red pottery and art work with predominant red tones set the stage for dramatic decorating in the Mediterranean kitchen. WALL DECOR KITCHEN CANISTERS IRON CONTAINERS/VESSELS

The Tuscan Table

Dress your Tuscan table with luxury table linens in rich Tuscan colors, texture and theme. See our large selection of luxury table runners for special occasions and for everyday use.

Creating a bit of Italy in a home can be comforting, stylish and welcoming to those who live and visit there. Transform an unnoticed space into a sensory experience with sumptuous home textiles and Mediterranean style dinnerware. Our dinnerware and table runners are created with rich textures, Mediterranean colors, distinctive shapes, and stylish designs. Delight in unexpected results as a luxury table runner adds enchantment and intrigue to fixtures and furniture and Mediterranean style dinnerware transforms an everyday dining experience into one with a touch of Italian charm.

Complete the Tuscan look with a colorful centerpiece of fruit and greenery complimented by candlelight.

	Consider a variety of textures in your design theme. Iron furniture, natural greenery and woven textiles are ideal in a Tuscan decorating theme.

Creating Luxurious Mediterranean Bedrooms

MEDITERRANEAN STYLE BEDROOMS can be rustic, sophisticated or luxurious. Create an inviting Mediterranean bedroom space by combining all three.

Consider iron drapery rods combined with extravagant textiles. Enhance Mediterranean d�cor with rustic wall finishes and luxurious drapery treatments that showcase the Mediterranean bed.

Include accents of iron, marble, rich wood tones and fine art tapestry in your Tuscan bedroom design.

Art compliments bedroom basics by going beyond attention to functionality. Designers know that art in the bedroom can take many forms. Consider iron candle sconces, iron wall art and the soft textures of wall and table tapestry.

The artistically designed Mediterranean bedroom is the ideal location for soft romantic lighting, scrolled wrought iron wall decor, tapestry wall hangings and even a luxury table runner draped over the bed or dresser.

DRAPERY/TAPESTRY RODS IRON CANDLE HOLDERS IRON WALL DECOR

WALL TAPESTRY MEDITERRANEAN STYLE BEDDING WALL ART

To the bedroom setting we added iron wall decor, a Mediterranean theme wall tapestry, decorative accent pillows and a coordinating tablerunner across the bed. Our first step was to choose a wall tapestry that compliments the gold wall color and the existing rust colored bedding. Decorative accent pillows and a table runner reflect the tropical wall tapestry theme and provide a complimentary punch of Mediterranean color to the bedroom. The iron wall decor continues the iron theme in the headboard, side tables and lamps. In the bath, a tropical floral arrangement, our popular Towel Butler set and olive green canisters for storage enhance the color and texture theme in the bedroom design. IRON WALL DECOR BATH ACCESSORIES WALL TAPESTRY TROPICAL ACCENT PILLOWS

Mediterranean Bedroom/Bath Makeover

Iron Wall Decor in the Bedroom BALANCING MASCULINE/FEMININE DECORATING TASTES The drapery back drop in this picture creates a dramatic and romantic feel in this master bedroom setting yet the design maintains its masculine appeal by including iron wall decor in the decorating equation. Artistic scrolls in the Baroncelli iron curtain rod present a romantic Mediterranean feel, but the iron texture of the rod and the iron wall art stay in touch with masculine tastes. Layers of texture adorn the bed with placement of an embroidered runner across the bed and decorative accent pillows rich in luxury trim and fringes. Romance continues to be a top priority by including candlelight in the bedroom setting. The iron candle sconce design compliments the masculine texture and color theme throughout the room.

Our Maracaibo wall sconces offer romantic candlelight and repeat the scrolled iron design in the curtain rod, the side tables and the wall art. Dark wood side tables on iron stands reinforce the masculine appeal in this bedroom design and they provide a nesting place for textured greenery and personal touches.

Continuing an iron wall decor style, small architectural prints, featuring antique photographs of iron gated entrances, are framed by our Ventana iron wall grilles and the La Bella iron wall table. Picture frames are dark and textured. The table is scrolled and complimentary to the bedroom's color palette.

ACCESSORIES IN OUR BEDROOM MAKEOVER

Baroncelli Iron Curtain Rod Adonis Iron Wall Art
Maracaibo Wall Sconces Luxury Pillows/Runners
Potted Evergreens Framed Wall Art Ventana Grille
Hacienda Chest on Stand La Bella Iron Wall Table


		Selecting Tuscan Wall Color Tuscan decorating colors are warm, yellow-based colors. Consider colors that are nature inspired. When decorating Tuscan, think ripe, golden pears, a clear turquoise lake, orange-red hibiscus, luscious green olives, the creamy ivory of an aged plaster wall and the rich burgundy of aged wine. Create visual depth with heavily textured walls and rich Mediterranean color. Yellow and orange are important colors to consider when creating a Tuscan interior design. Yellow is subdued and found in shades of gold as seen in golden olive oil and creamy stucco walls in ancient buildings. Shades of gold are Mediterranean neutrals found on floors and walls as well as in cabinetry and furniture. The orange in Mediterranean design is burnt terra cotta orange or even darker. Rusty burnt orange is used on walls and floors. Darkest shades are found in scrolled ironwork, dark cabinetry and furniture. For accent colors, warm tomato red, cobalt blue, olive green and golden sunflower yellow are often found in ceramic art throughout southern Europe. Read about Decorating with White Decorating with Red Decorating with Red and Yellow Using Green in Tuscan Design Read about Decorating with Mirrors Decorating with Cobalt Blue

LUXURY BATHROOMS . . . Mediterranean Style
Style and Luxury in the Master Suite

Today's homeowner has a much greater expectation of their master bedroom and bathroom suite. As trends move toward a more spacious and luxurious bathroom, many homeowners think outside the norm and the bedroom is no longer completely closed to the master bath.

The master bathroom is emerging as a retreat, reminiscent of a luxury resort. The master bedroom and bath have a more open, natural flow between them and one feels as though the two rooms have been incorporated in to one large luxury hotel suite.

The master bedroom, complimented by a luxury bath, is becoming a centerpiece in the home with design trends ranging from simple and serene, to opulent and elegant.

Careful attention is given to the smallest decorating details with the interior design finding top priority for these most personal spaces. From wall decor, to ornate mirrors, to vanities that look like furniture, interior design and decorating elements are carefully selected for the master bedroom and luxury bath.

Terra cotta vessels, rustic metal urns, iron candle holders, handcrafted Italian ceramics, iron wall decor and luxurious textiles are Tuscan accents that give the master bathroom an old world look. Iron Drapery Rods

Creating Tuscan Style Bathrooms

Luxury Master Bathroom

Tuscan Bathroom Design and Decorating

Marble or tile floors, tumbled marble walls and metal wall sconces for lighting are common to Tuscan bathroom design themes. The Texas bathroom (left) pairs pink marble with a rustic cantera fountain and cantera mosaic wall. READ MORE ABOUT CANTERA STONE.

Glass apothecary jars and glass bath cruets add a touch of refinement to the basic necessities of the bath and are perfect for holding bath salts, oils and soaps. Plaster and stucco, natural stones like marble and travertine, glass, wrought iron and terra cotta have been Mediterranean decorating basics for centuries and are ideal materials when creating Tuscan bathrooms.

Decorating Italian with Tuscan Style Furniture and Iron Wall Decor TRADITIONAL ITALIAN STYLE FURNITURE can be simple or elegant in design. It can be fashioned from iron, rustic woods or fine hardwoods. Italian furniture often includes accents of marble, iron, leather or tile. Consider iron, rustic marble and leather topped tables for creating the Tuscan look and Tuscan style. See our selection of traditional accent tables, foyer tables and bar stools that are both casual and functional furniture pieces for Tuscan style homes. Leather, marble and iron are materials used for centuries in Italian furniture and in homes through out Mediterranean regions. Wall tapestry, iron wall grilles and rustic earthenware pottery are accessories that compliment Tuscan furniture. Earthenware Pottery Iron Wall Grilles

The Importance of Greenery

A design technique most often overlooked by homeowners is the importance of greenery and nature in Tuscan interior design.

Including silk trees and plants in living areas adds height and drama. Displaying faux fruits and veggies in the kitchen provides culinary color and theme.

Containers are important and an opportunity to enhance a Tuscan old world theme.

Iron Planters Greenery/Faux Fruit Italian Ceramics


	Decorating Large Wall Space Iron, Tapestry and Wall Art		TUSCAN THEME WALL DECOR High ceilings are characteristic in today's modern Spanish, French Country and Tuscan style home construction. Tall ceilings present unique design challenges. Accents of Salado specializes in large old world Tuscan and French Country wall tapestry and artwork that is a fashionable design solution for immense wall space and high ceilings. Woven art tapestry brings color, softness and dramatic Mediterranean design to large walls in kitchen, dining, living and bedroom spaces. It's all about, texture, color and theme when you update your decor. Softening a room, with the rich warmth of tapestry, can make the space feel more inviting. Wall art gives focus to the room and is an excellent opportunity to enhance your Tuscan design theme. Read about selecting and arranging Wall Art. SEE Wall Tapestry Selection Iron Toppers Iron Light Fixtures Artwork

You are looking for something bold and sophisticated - a collection of decorative wall decor that expresses your interior decorating style. Iron wall decor may be the answer to bringing a stylish update to your home decor.

While wrought iron has played a significant role in the architecture of Europe for centuries, the United States is only now beginning to appreciate the significant advantages of this beautiful and practical material as a preferred building and decorating product. Wrought iron is a durable metal, made out of mild steel that can be adapted to any style, shape, or pattern, and its functional applications are limitless.

Our wall decor selection offers wrought iron and metal interior decorating accessories that give a home instant stylish design abundant in bold imagery and color.

Wrought iron wall art and iron drapery rods add interest and texture to a home's decor and make casual living areas warm, stylish and beautifully designed.

A Mediterranean country style home is designed with family, comfort and casual living in mind. Making a room feel like a retreat tucked in to the Mediterranean countryside is easy with design accessories found in our large selection of wrought iron and metal wall art. All the right old world designs and textures are found in our wrought iron collection designed to compliment both casual and formal Mediterranean interior designs.

A strategically placed mirror anchors the room and reflects natural light around the room. Decorative accessories are showcased when placed in front of, and reflected by, a mirror.

MEDITERRANEAN DESIGN LIGHTING
Iron has long been favored by artisans when designing light fixtures for homes throughout the Mediterranean regions of Europe. Iron candle holders, chandeliers, lanterns and wall sconces are classic to Mediterranean design. Our selection includes classic European styling for today's Mediterranean style home. Purchase Information

FINISHING TOUCHES
Ceramic Urns and Iron Sculpture in Tuscan Decor

Cast and wrought iron architectural pieces add interest above accent windows and doorways. Sculptured metal toppers fill spaces above tapestries, prints and mirrors. ACCENTS OF SALADO carries a large selection of iron and metal decorating accessories. Consider wrought iron candle holders to cast a romantic light in the Mediterranean bath, in bedrooms, dining rooms and outdoor entertaining spaces.

Large urns, bowls and vases add architectural interest in unexpected places and create Tuscan style in all rooms of your Mediterranean style home.

IRON WALL DECOR METAL URNS/BOWLS MIRRORS

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Read about Accents of Salado in nationally recognized home decor web sites & magazines.

Adding a Touch of Tuscany by Rose Kennedy, HGTV (1 page w/pictures)

Make Worldly Accents Work, BETTER HOMES AND GARDENS REMODEL MAGAZINE, June/July 2008 (2 pages w/pictures)

Accents of Salado: A Touch of Tuscany by Lana Robinson, TEXAS GARDENER MAGAZINE, July/August 2005 (7 pages w/pictures)

Accents of Salado specializes in Mediterranean old world designs in ceramic kitchen canisters, terra cotta urns and vessels, Mediterranean style dinnerware, rustic aged copper containers, Italian/French style bathroom accessories, iron wall decor, large mediterranean theme wall tapestry, luxury table runners and accent pillows, garden architectural pieces and wine-grape theme accessories for the Tuscan, Italian, Spanish and French Country style home. When decorating old world Mediterranean, think Accents of Salado. Read about home decor styles.

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