Tuscan decor evolved through history taking cues from the Italian Renaissance.  Mosaic tiles, wrought iron gates and portals, distinctive bridges, and layered, worn paint pigment all contributed to the popularity of this design theme.

ELEMENTS OF MEDITERRANEAN DESIGN INCLUDE:

Beautifully proportioned classic lines

High ceilings

Oversized or large scaled furniture

Aged walls

Painted tiles

Colorful plates and Marino glass

Wrought iron objects d'art

Metal, stone, travertine, and terrazzo

Textured ceiling medallions

Wood beams

Terracotta

Marble inlays

Persian rugs

Venetian glass

Silk, velvet, and hand woven brocade fabrics

Period moldlings, cornices, and columns

Frescos

Outdoor living spaces

Tapestries

Rustic urns

Warm yellows, browns, burnt orange, olive green, and turquoise

Earthenware

Studded and embossed leather

Oversized wall decor

Copper cookware

Fresh fruit

Artistic scrolls

Dark wood tones

Vessel sinks

Ornate mirrors

Elements of nature

Arches

Loggias and porticos

Water features

Deep set windows

Rustic shutters

Statues