| you have been to Italy on holiday, and if not then we | | | | covered by a rug. |
| have all seen images of this beautiful country's | | | | When it comes to furniture, antique furnishings and |
| scenery and art on Television. This is why Italian | | | | reproductions look brilliant in Italian rooms, but make |
| decorating styles are being increasingly recreated in | | | | sure you get the right sort. The ones that look best |
| other countries, and go towards creating a wonderfully | | | | are those with curvy and gilt patterns. You may like to |
| clean, stylish room. | | | | also buy silk curtains for the windows, and also some |
| The main colours that you will want to use include | | | | vibrant pillows for the sofa. |
| cream, white and red, although you might prefer them | | | | Italian rooms beg for accessories, so try getting some |
| looking marbleised, or like leather; the faux style. If you | | | | miniature pillars, and definitely a statue or two. To |
| want a more textured Italian look, then plastic and | | | | complete the decorative look, also try out a mirror, |
| stucco go brilliantly. | | | | maybe a chandelier, and an Italian painting. Whatever |
| On the ceiling, you will be fine having a plain white | | | | you decide to buy, imagine it being in your room before |
| ceiling, and this is often better in a small room, but in a | | | | you purchase and make sure that it fits in with the |
| less cluttered room, a mural on the ceiling will look | | | | Italian theme - if you're not sure then don't buy, as it will |
| much better. With the floor, carpet is not the thing, for | | | | probably look out of place. |
| an authentic look you could go for a lavish mosaic, | | | | Once you have fully accessorised, you will have the |
| although simple marble often looks better. Sometimes | | | | heart of Europe in your own house, and will no longer |
| you can even get away with having a wooden floor | | | | need to travel to experience the romantic style of Italy. |