Warm Up With Tuscan Style

Comfortable, warm and rich — who can resist Italian-style furnishings and colors? Here's how to bring Tuscany to your home.

(Continued from Page 2) By Anne Krueger
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Stone & Iron Trivets from Tuscan Decor

If you can't afford a big expanse of marble in your Tuscan kitchen, get your marble fix without the price tag: trivets made of hand-chiseled marble and mounted on forged iron feet. The stone is sealed for stain resistance. Available in creamy Travertine or rustic Copperstone. Choose from three sizes, priced from $80 to 180 at TuscanDecor.com.
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Bellagio Collection wrought iron wine safe from Accents of Salado

What could be more Italian than wine? Store yours in this Bellagio Collection wrought iron wine safe. Both hard-working and good-looking, the wine safe holds 20 bottles of your favorite vino. $190 from AccentsofSalado.com.
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Kichler Tuscan Gold Chandelier from Chandeliers-Store.com

The intricate scrollwork and Tuscan gold and antique pewter finish give this traditional Kichler Tuscan Gold Chandelier unique charm. The body is made of brass and aluminum. $1,183 from Chandeliers-Store.com.
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Paisley Tuscan Tapestry from DesignDivaFabrics.com

This tapestry combines the formal elegance of the Italian Renaissance with the beauty of blooming fields in Tuscany. Beautifully shaded flowers and leaves intertwine atop a lush burgundy background. $34.99 a yard from DesignDivaFabrics.com.
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Dolfi shallow bowl from The Potter Co.

Italian pottery is some of the most beautiful you'll ever find. We loved this Dolfi shallow bowl from the Tuscany region, but The Pottery Co. has a vast selection of jugs, bowls, platters and even walking fish candleholders. $188 from ThePotteryCo.com.
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"Tuscan Kitchen Tapenade" by Linda Paul

Bring the view of distant Tuscan castles and fresh Italian ingredients into the kitchen with this painted tile backsplash by Linda Paul. For a broad collection of giclee canvas prints and backsplashes, visit LindaPaul.com.

Anne Krueger, a writer based in Knoxville, Tenn., has written for In Style, This Old House, Martha Stewart Living and The New York Times.