Tuscany is an epicenter of fine wine and delicious cuisine—so why wouldn’t you want to take cues from it when designing your kitchen? Tuscan design is known for its textured materials, warm earthy colors, and rustic pieces. And Tuscan kitchens are often filled with eye-catching accents like rich wood cabinetry, intricate tile mosaics, and majestic stone arches. With some thoughtfully placed stonework and a few pops of color, you can capture Tuscany’s signature warmth in a way that feels true to your space. 

Of course, if you want to go all out on Tuscan style, you can. But, there are enough Tuscan kitchen design ideas in this world that you can find the exact look you’re searching for—whether it’s vaguely Tuscan-inspired or a spitting image of Italy.

01 Fill Your Kitchen With Plants

Tuscany may be known for its yellow and red buildings. But it’s the lush olive trees, majestic cypresses, and sprawling vineyards that make the Tuscan landscape truly iconic. So decorate your kitchen with a few pops of greenery. Invest in an olive tree, grow an herb garden in your window, or fill your space with fresh flowers.

02 Line Your Walls With Wood

Put down the paintbrush, and warm up your space with wood-lined walls, instead. The unexpected touch should add warmth and texture to your kitchen, while making it feel rustic, casual, and invitingly Tuscan.

03 Fill Your Space With Rich Wood Cabinetry

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Tuscan homes are framed and filled with wood. Exposed wood beams line the ceilings, hardwoods cover the floors, and wooden furniture fills every room. You can, of course, get this look by redesigning your ceilings and floors. Or you can simply nod to it by filling your kitchen with richly stained wooden cabinetry.

04 Hang a Rustic Chandelier

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One easy way to make your space feel more Tuscan? Hang a wrought-iron chandelier. The bold fixture will make your kitchen feel more rustic, and it will make every meal you have there feel more romantic, too. 

05 Pick an Earthy Base Color

Tuscany is filled with warm, earthy colors. Its houses are lined with yellow stucco and topped with red clay roofs, and its landscapes are dotted with yellow-green grasses, dark green cypress trees, and dusty brown grapevines.

Make your home feel more Tuscan by taking cues from this palette. Choose an earthy base color you love—like sandy beige, pale yellow, or even peachy pink—and build your kitchen around it.

06 Treat Yourself to a Sprawling Bar

A great Tuscan kitchen isn’t just about preparing food—it’s also about enjoying it. So build in space to sit down for a meal. By designing an eat-in bar, you can treat yourself to plenty of cooking space, and you can make it easier to socialize while you cook.

07 Stock Up on Printed Tiles

Tuscany is just a short trip away from the Mediterranean, so it isn’t uncommon for Mediterranean design elements—like printed tiles—to sneak into Tuscan homes. If you’ve fallen in love with a set of printed tiles, fill your kitchen with them. Then, balance them out with classic Tuscan motifs, like rustic fixtures and wooden accents.

08  Invest in a Pizza Oven 

A pizza oven isn’t a must-have in any kitchen—but it’s certainly a nice-to-have. And since Italy is known for its delicious pizzas, the touch can instantly make your space feel more Tuscan (or at least, more Italian).