For centuries, the Italians have been at the forefront of art, design, and aesthetics. Da Vinci, Michelangelo, Raphael, and Botticelli are just some of the country’s best artists. Their masterpieces’ beauty, complexity, and style have gone beyond art and have inspired interior design elements of the past and modern times.
Incorporate the classical and beautiful aesthetics of Italian style with these five modern Italian-inspired home elements:
Most Italian-inspired interiors use neutral color palettes. Choose browns, grays, whites, beiges, and blacks for your walls, floors, and furniture pieces. Assign each room with warm and cool neutrals to establish a mood for each space. For example, create a calming atmosphere for your bedroom by using cool light grays on your walls.
Neutral shades match almost all other colors. Take a look at some of the interiors at Camella Monticello. You’ll notice bold accent pieces such as blue vases, floral-printed curtains, and striped wallpaper. Like classic and Renaissance paintings, using neutral colors means you can incorporate bright colors to create an interesting look.
Ceramic tiles are a staple of Italian-style decor. They’re excellent for your kitchen and bathroom floors and counters. These tiles have ornate designs and bright color schemes that create gorgeous patterns when positioned together. Some Italian ceramic tiles even form beautiful sceneries such as a grape vineyard, citrus farm, and the view of the courtyard from an arched entryway.
Wine isn’t just one of the country’s best-loved drinks; it is also a popular subject in many works of art and literature. That said, you can add a wine rack in your kitchen to display all types of vintage wines. Choose if you want a floor-standing rack, wall hanging rack, or counter-top wine rack. Couple your wine display with bowls of grapes (you go for an artificial bunch for a low-maintenance display), wine glasses, and a vase of fresh flowers to tie up the Italian-Tuscan look.
When you look at Italian architecture, you’ll notice symmetry. Such balance brings elegance into your space. Achieve this by utilizing geometric and linear forms in your home and outdoors. Let’s say you want to spice up your garden. Trim the hedges outlining your pathway into rectangle shapes. Add tall, cone-shaped trees on each end of your hedges for a ‘welcoming” touch. This symmetry frames your garden and creates a stunning focal point perfect for viewing and photographing.
Framed paintings aren’t the only art pieces you can decorate your walls with. For instance, wall murals are popular in many Italian-inspired interiors as they provide a beautiful focal point in your home. They also animate static scenes such as a vineyard, table with bowls of fruit, window view of a garden, or citrus farm.
If you’re after something more stunning, commission an artist to recreate Italian paintings. Try Da Vinci’s “The Last Supper,” Botticelli’s “The Birth of Venus,” and parts of Michelangelo’s paintings on the Sistine Chapel ceiling.
Got leftover ceramic tiles? Break them into various-sized pieces and create a mosaic wall mural. Search online for inspiration and how to properly attach your mosaic pieces for a clean and beautiful outcome.
The elegance and aesthetics of Italian-style art and design will remain influential until the end of time. Live your Renaissance dreams and recreate them by adding these five modern Italian-inspired design elements to your home.
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