What Are Tuscan Murals?

Tuscan Decor

• Tuscan decor is an increasingly popular decorating style. Tuscan murals are often flanked by ornate faux pillars, decorative Italian tile and marble, heavy brocade drapes and Italian-style accessory pieces. Ornately carved pieces such as gilded gold vases, rustic iron candlesticks and polished wood bowls are often featured as well.

The Lure of Tuscan Design

• Tuscan decor captures an "Old World" look. Most Tuscan murals feature warm colors in a palette that includes deep red, gold, brown, plum and olive. Artistic Tuscan murals can create the illusion that a room overlooks a colorful vineyard, lush countryside or bustling Italian street. Many people opt to bring the wall mural colors into the rest of the living space through overstuffed furniture in luxurious leathers, heavy wood tables and broad-plank wood flooring.

Hiring a Professional

• Many artisans and crafters specialize in Tuscan murals and show samples of their work at home shows and in interior design showrooms. Expect to be quoted a per-square-foot estimate for your mural. Other factors influencing price include existing wall texture, height of the project and the the complexity of the design you select.

Creating Your Own

• If you have artistic talent and opt to design your own Tuscan mural, you can find the supplies you will need at arts and crafts stores as well as in home improvement centers. Common tools include paint brushes in broad and fine detail sizes, texturizing tools, stencils, earthy-colored paints, sea sponges in various sizes and antiquing glaze. Commercial Tuscan mural kits are frequently available through paint stores and home design centers. Browsing photography and art depicting the Italian countryside is sure to provide inspiration for your Tuscan mural design.