A Tuscan decorating theme may put some old world charm into your kitchen and build it a warm homey room to gather in. The Tuscan style incorporates warm earth tones along with natural materials and architectural accents to create a measure worn look. Although the look is of a centuries old kitchen you may achieve it without having to buy priceless antiques.

Color

The colors mimic those of the Tuscan landscape rich golds, earthtones and even tones from the sea mingle together for this look of old Italy. Buy some majolica pottery (either new or old) and make use of those colors to influence your wall and floor choices. Using natural materials like stone, slate, granite or terra cotta for your flooring and countertops will help complete the look. Try some faux painting on your walls to give it the look of antique plaster.

Lighting

Think old world in your lighting and stay away from new or modern styles. Some nice antique looking wrought iron lights will be right in style. Its OK to also have recessed lighting for your task lights, but choose your pendant lights or chandeliers carefully. Stay away from anything too shiny and stick with muted metals.

Accessories

You may buy accessories like those you might find in a Tuscan kitchen brand new today, or you may scour the antique shops to get real antiques. Look for old pottery bowls and pitchers as well as painted or antiqued wooden bowls. Majolica makes a nice addition to a Tuscan style kitchen and you may buy whole sets of this pottery new today and utilize it for everyday use. Use lots of decorative jars of oils with peppers and ropes of garlic, peppers and grape vines. Antique look signs with a wine motif can add to the wall decor as can wallpaper murals in the form of Italian frescos and niches. Soften it up with lots of greenery.

Furniture

You want your furniture to have an old world look. Chunky wood tables with chippy or distressed paint go nice. A distressed wooden cupboard (perhaps with chicken wire doors) can give you some extra storage and add to the look if you have the space. Display your majolica or old world pottery behind the chicken wire to authenticate the look.

Decorating a Tuscan kitchen might be a lot of fun. You can get the look with brand new accessories, or if you enjoy collecting antiques, you might scour the flea markets and antique malls for those perfect pieces. Either way, you will be generating a kitchen with charm and character.