The distinctive rich Tuscan style
originated
in the north Italy in the region of Tuscany. The Tuscan style
has
continually evolved during the ears developing from the Etruscan style
(metal craft and pottery) and from the famous and sumptuous Italian
Renaissance. Tuscany is the land of terra cotta roof tops, cracked and
worn out by time frescoes still vibrant with color that portray old
roman gods, the sun-drenched dye of the marble, mosaic tiles, unique
doorways iron gates, wonderful aqueducts and bridges and many more. All
these had transformed the Tuscan style into one of the most beautiful
styles worldwide. The Tuscan house embodies all of this. The
architecture is simply amazing and without doubt it strengthened the
distinctive Tuscan identity.
The Tuscan region
plays a significant role in the Italian culture especially if one takes in consideration that Michelangelo, Caravaggio, Brunelleschi, Botticelli, and Cimabue all contributed to its magnificence. Having this in mind I guess it is safe to safe that the Tuscan house is probably the most spectacular and beautiful type of house. The first thing that comes in mind when thinking about the Tuscan house is passion for living a rewarding life and desire to generate a fantastic environment to celebrate your family and friends. From the largest and luxurious ones to the smallest but extremely unique the Tuscan houses are affordable for anyone.
In the following lines
some of the features that make a Tuscan house stand out from the others are presented. Some of the trademarks of the Tuscan style are the stucco exteriors with low inclined tub tile roofs arched windows magnificent courtyards and iron gates. A Tuscan house can vary in size from 1,800 square feet to more than 10,000 square feet. But the exterior is not everything; what really makes a Tuscan house so incredible is the interior and the attention to the finest details. A classical Tuscan room is skillfully proportioned. The height of the ceiling, the dimension and size of different features such as fireplaces, the windows and doors plus the furniture play a significant role in creating balance and union. In order to immortalize that classic Italian feeling when entering your home you can apply wall treatments, decorative patterns, stucco lustro, marmorino, plasters and tapestries as well as golden leaf motifs and moldings. All this will help define the interior of your house and will bring a stylistic dynamism to your home. For the ceilings you can apply plaster moldings.
Textured ceiling decorations juxtaposed
with the plaster moldings will create a sense of coziness and elegance. Also you can use old wooden beams for that rustic yet unique look. Another important feature for the interior of the Tuscan house is the floor. Terre-cotta terrazzos, glassy ceramic and marble inserts in complex patterns are just a few examples of the Italian sensitivity and attention to design. Floors made out of marble fragments and crushed stone or stucco polished to create a smooth surface can be used to created interesting patterns. Also a mosaic of glass or stucco will bring flare to your house. If you are not a fan of patterns you can use a plain wood floor decorated with Persian carpets; it will give the room a rustic look.