In my last two articles, I talked about the beauty, popularity and versatility of Tuscan home decorating and outlined the basic elements and use of colors in achieving this look. Now we’re going to explore the use of materials and textures to create a Tuscan home of your own.

The warm, rustic look and feel that is reminiscent of the Tuscan region of Italy can be achieved by utilizing an eclectic and diverse of mix materials and textures. Since Tuscan decor is inspired by the natural surroundings of the region, keep this in mind as you select furniture, fabrics, accessories and even wall textures.

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When it comes to home decorating, it is easy to stuck in the same old rut. A traditional room with traditional furnishings can become just too… traditional. Perhaps it is time to shake things up with a brand new look for your not-so-brand-new home. Browse through these six home decorating trends and see if there is one that matches your personal style.

Modern Organic. And by organic, we mean natural looking. Modern furniture does not have to take a cubist approach with straight lines and hard edges. The new modern look has plenty of curves, but these gentle life-like curves avoid looking curly-cue or overly feminine. You can achieve the modern organic look with a variety of materials including wood, plastic, leather or metal. The accent colors will be almond, leafy greens, sand, tan and dark chocolate browns.

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