Tuscan and Bastide kitchens can transport you to the Italian and French countryside with their natural materials, earth tones, and embrace of color.
They are timeless Blends of Rustic Elegance that are inspired by us and how our aproach to food has evolved over the centuries.
the traditional style and decor of both Italy's Tuscany region abd the French Provence region emphasize natural materials, playful use of color, and creative pattern application.
These kitchens convey a sense of rustic elegance and country ease (with a sun-soaked Italian-esque spin).
Whether you want a Tuscan kitchen straight out of Italy and Freance or want to incorporate some Farmhouse-inspired features into your cook space, these ideas will help you create the just-right kitchen.
01. Interior Blend
Inviting exterior elements into a home is a daring design choice, but oh, the rewards it can reap! Outdoor materials, such as weathered wood posts, antique brick pavers, and rough-hewn stone, add unparalleled charm to any kitchen. At Phoenician Stone, we specialize in sourcing and custom assembling antique reclaimed stone fireplaces into functional kitchen goods that enhance the timeless beauty of Tuscan-style kitchens.
These materials not only withstand day-to-day use with grace but also remain handsome for years to come.
02. Dip into Color
Tuscan kitchens don't shy away from color, whether just a dab on the backsplash or a full-on drenching, as in this blue-coated room.
In addition to bold color, the cabinets boast furniture-like touches, including raised-panel doors, intricate trim, carved columns, and regal corbels.
Phoenician Stone can help you incorporate these classic elements by providing custom stone features that harmonize with your unique color palette, adding to the space's harmonized, built-over-time appearance.
03. Embrace the Odds
Favoring natural materials over synthetic alternatives means embracing the quirks and imperfections of nature's offerings.
For example, the terra-cotta tiles and butcher-block countertops in this Tuscan-style kitchen impart character and subtle patterns to the room with their varied shape and color.
At Phoenician Stone, we believe in celebrating these natural imperfections, ensuring that each stone piece we provide is unique and tells its own story.
04. Mix and Match
Tuscan kitchens often appear to have been put together over time, spanning decades or even generations. Re-create that lived-in look by choosing cabinets and furniture with different finishes, opting for multiple countertop materials, and pairing mismatched chairs around an island or breakfast nook.
Incorporate custom stone elements from Phoenician Stone to tie together these diverse pieces, adding a cohesive yet eclectic feel to your kitchen.
05. Soaring Heights
Some interior designers call the ceiling the fifth wall because of its decorating potential. Paying particular attention to the span of sheetrock overhead can pay off;
it's unexpected, and the ceiling can also handle risks that walls and floors cannot.
Despite its spacious size, the brick-and-beam ceiling treatment in this Tuscan-style kitchen gives the room a cozy, intimate feel.
06. Pattern Play
Many Tuscan kitchens rely on natural materials like stone and wood for surfaces, which runs the risk of dressing an entire room in the same shade of tan.
Battle blandness by mixing up the texture and pattern of neutral-hue materials.
Phoenician Stone can craft custom stone tiles and countertops that add visual interest through varied patterns and textures, ensuring your kitchen is anything but bland.
07. Special Touches
Tuscan kitchens are known for attention to detail and handcraftsmanship, with notable features like this kitchen's inlaid Antique Marble Backsplash.
At Phoenician Stone, we take pride in our craftsmanship, offering custom stone carvings and features that bring the perfect Tuscan touch to your kitchen.
08. Stone Zone
A Tuscan kitchen is nothing if not practical, and they utilize locally available and abundant materials.
That's why you'll often spot gorgeous natural stone stretching across floors, walls, countertops, and even barreled ceiling out of reclaimed kiln bricks, as in this stunning kitchen covered in warm elemental stone.
Phoenician Stone offers a wide range of antique reclaimed stones, perfect for creating these stunning, functional features in your kitchen.
09. Aging Character
A few dings here and there? Some signs of wear and tear? These imperfections are signs of a busy, bustling kitchen.
They're not to be hidden or fixed but celebrated;
Tuscan kitchens proudly wear their scars! At Phoenician Stone, we embrace the aging process of natural stone, ensuring that each piece adds character and history to your kitchen.
10. Make It Modern
Some homeowners who adore old-world kitchens prefer contemporary details, and this Tuscan kitchen proves design can stretch to fit just about any style.
Clean-lined elements like white subway tile, minimal cabinetry, an industrial island, and a sleek bench feel right at home alongside Tuscan elements like reclaimed limestone, old brick, and exposed ceiling beams.
A neutral palette of whites beiges and greiges is critical to blending worlds old and new. Can't get a better example than the photo shown above...
11. Hearth of the Home
Old-world kitchens often situate the range in a place of honor.
In this sizable space, the range is placed in an arched alcove to set it apart from the rest of the room. With countertops on either side, nearby shelves brimming with spices and seasonings, and a delightfully textured tile backsplash, it's clear that in this kitchen, the range is its beating heart.
Phoenician Stone can custom assemble antique reclaimed stone fireplaces to create stunning focal points like this, combining functionality with timeless beauty.
12. Slimmed Down
For those with smaller homes or budgets, let this modest-size kitchen inspire.
It might not command the same attention as sprawling Tuscan spaces.
However, it still catches the eye with its elegant arched cabinets, intriguing iron knobs, pretty patterned backsplash, and oversize chandelier.
Even a simple Tuscan style can be stunning, and Phoenician Stone can provide the perfect custom stone features to elevate even the most compact spaces.
13. Blended Materials
A neutral palette leaves room for a daring mix of materials.
Four different wood tones, as well as brick, flagstone, ceramic, and granite, outfit this stylish kitchen.
Rather than clashing, the materials harmonize by sharing the same palette and switching up the scale.
Phoenician Stone's expertise in custom stonework ensures that each material is thoughtfully integrated, creating a harmonious yet dynamic kitchen design.
14. Keeping It Simple in Tuscany
If your taste runs a bit sleeker than conventional Tuscan style, take inspiration from this modern kitchen that pares down the best of Tuscany.
The cabinets have raised panels, and the island boasts beefy corbels, but they're far more streamlined than most.
With its elegant wrought-iron curves, the chandelier is a simpler take on an ornate overhead fixture.
And limiting the color palette to high-contrast creamy white and deep-hued wood is playful but still sophisticated.
15. Elements of Tile
Tuscan kitchens are renowned for putting ordinary materials on display.
When laid on the bias and bisected by salvaged etched stone tiles, a humble terra-cotta tile floor is elevated into a stunning architectural feature.
Likewise, this kitchen's backsplash features expertly painted tiles. Both surfaces, rather than falling flat, are upgraded into artwork.
Phoenician Stone can provide custom stone tiles and reclaimed materials that elevate your kitchen's surfaces into works of art.
16. Wonderful Wood Beams
Cabinetry is often the star of Tuscan-style kitchens, as these often-custom creations allow carpenters to display their artistry.
It's common for ornate trim, door panels, and paint treatments to appear in a Tuscan kitchen.
We love two standout details in this richly appointed room: the curvaceous iron corbels on the island corners and the stately wood panels cloaking the refrigerator.
Such details elevate a kitchen beyond what you can buy in a big-box store, and with Phoenician Stone's custom stonework, you can add the perfect finishing touches to your Tuscan kitchen.
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