These kitchens convey a sense ofrustic eleganceand country ease (with a sun-soaked Italian-esque spin).
Materials meant for the outdoors withstand day-to-day use with grace and remain handsome for years to come.
Soaring Heights
Some interior designers call theceilingthe fifth wall because of its decorating potential.
Despite its spacious size, the brick-and-beam ceiling treatment in thisTuscan-stylekitchen gives the room a cozy, intimate feel.
Battle blandness by mixing up the texture and pattern ofneutral-huematerials.
Incorporate ornate and furniture-like elements on cabinetry, freestanding pieces, andwoodworkin your kitchen for the perfect Tuscan touch.
Aging Character
A few dings here and there?
Some signs of wear and tear?
These imperfections are signs of a busy, bustling kitchen.
They’re not to be hidden or fixed but celebrated; Tuscan kitchens proudly wear their scars!
A neutral palette of whites and woods is critical to blending worlds old and new.
Hearth of the Home
Old-world kitchens often situate therangein a place of honor.
Slimmed Down
For those with smaller homes or budgets, let thismodest-size kitcheninspire.
It might not command the same attention as sprawling Tuscan spaces.
Even a simple Tuscan style can be stunning.
Blended Materials
A neutral palette leaves room for a daring mix of materials.
Rather than clashing, the materials harmonize by sharing the samepaletteand switching up the scale.
With its elegant wrought-iron curves, thechandelieris a simpler take on an ornate overhead fixture.
And limiting the color palette to high-contrast creamy white and deep-hued wood is playful but still sophisticated.
Elements of Tile
Tuscan kitchens are renowned for putting ordinary materials on display.
Likewise, this kitchen’sbacksplashfeatures expertly painted tiles.
Both surfaces, rather than falling flat, are upgraded into artwork.
It’s common for ornate trim, door panels, and paint treatments to appear in a Tuscan kitchen.
Such details elevate a kitchen beyond what you might buy in a big-box store.
