Vivere La Vita! Italian Nursery Design Tips For The Well-Traveled Parent
By Chantal Maddocks
Picture yourself in a beautiful Tuscan villa, soaking in warm, golden rays of sunlight, gazing at beautiful pastures of luscious hills, flowers and vineyards as far as the eyes can see. The air smells so sweet as you savor your glass of pinot noir and a rustic plate of fresh fruits and cheeses. If that sounds breathtaking, you probably have a bit of Italy’s spice of life in you.
Italy is an amazing, culturally rich society that is known for their incredible food and wines, dedication to aesthetics, ancient architecture, designer clothing, superior products and interior design. If you have ever been lucky enough to visit, you are probably dying to go back. And if you are an avid traveler and expecting, you probably will not be enjoying a romantic gondola ride down the Canals of Venice anytime soon. But not to worry, Simply Baby Furniture has some wonderful design tips that will bring the essence of Italy into your nursery.
We will be discussing Tuscan-style design ideas that focus on a rustic, countryside approach. It is a wonderful way to bring fresh, beautiful decor into your nursery that is reminiscent of a romantic culture that is family-oriented, appreciating the beauty in all things. Rustic Italian decor often consists of bringing exterior landscapes into the room. Here are some great design suggestions to get your started:
- Wall Treatments: Give your nursery old Tuscan walls with an intimate aged-effect. Faux finished walls, country-side murals, plaster treatment, fake tile wall art, and antique mosaics are old ways to bring your nursery back to the 18th century.
- Baby Furniture: Italy is known for their excellent carpentry. Ragazzi Fine Baby Furniture is a highly regarded Italian retailer of heirloom quality nursery furniture. You can experience first-hand the luxury of having a nursery set that is made of hardwoods and high-end finishes. What makes Ragazzi truly unique is its excellent craftsmanship through traditional dovetail techniques and concealed hardware. You will also find dressers with exquisite scrollwork and velvet lined drawers. * Note: Simply Baby Furniture is the only authorized online seller of Ragazzi. We are proud to give our customers exclusive access!
- Exterior Influences: Because Tuscan decor is all about natural landscapes; earth tones and garden decor are the best combinations to use for your nursery. Paint grapes over the doorway, vines where the ceiling and wall meet or a sky ceiling. Incorporate elements of flowers, fresh herbs, lavender, grapes, children playing, etc.
- Paintings: Put up countryside or fresca paintings in beautiful antique frames. Although it can be very expensive, nice posters of Italy’s beautiful countryside will do.
- Natural Elements: Incorporate decor with natural elements, such as wood toys, wrought iron fixtures, stone statues, etc.
- Lighting: Bring in as much natural lighting as possible. Opt for elegant light fixtures such as a sconces, electric candles, shatterproof chandelier, and lanterns.
- Drapery: Use beautiful, flowing curtains such as tall chiffon drapes that will accentuate your window and make your nursery look taller. You can also hang a chiffon canopy over the baby crib to add a sophisticated touch.
- Live Plants: Bring in a few nice plants in terra cotta pots and put a nice lavender plant on the windowsill. It will help bring your Tuscan-themed nursery to life and provide natural air filtration.
Having a Tuscan-themed nursery is a wonderful way to add beauty and landscape from a culturally rich society. You will be spending lots of time in the nursery, so mine as well enjoy it. Pop in a cd of Andrea Bocelli and imagine you and your little angel are on vacation on the beautiful countryside of Tuscany, Italy. Bellissimo!
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