{"id":11785,"date":"2016-02-07T13:19:38","date_gmt":"2016-02-07T12:19:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.arttrav.com\/?p=11785"},"modified":"2016-02-09T16:15:20","modified_gmt":"2016-02-09T15:15:20","slug":"how-to-decorate-a-farmhouse","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.arttrav.com\/tuscany\/how-to-decorate-a-farmhouse\/","title":{"rendered":"How to decorate a farmhouse in Umbria or Tuscany"},"content":{"rendered":"

I\u2019ve seen a lot of properties in Tuscany and Umbria<\/strong> over the years. Not that I can afford to buy a gorgeous farmhouse in the countryside on a regular basis, but because I\u2019ve planned a lot of vacations (and been on many too), helped a friend set up a vacation rental, and also just enjoy browsing country style magazines and real estate listings! Many of the properties available either for rent or purchase around here are really gorgeous. But one thing I\u2019ve noticed is that there is a prevailing rustic style<\/strong> that draws rather more from tradition than is my taste. When I saw the homes decorated by Rob Landeweerd and Jeroen Macco of rental company <\/strong>Special Umbria<\/strong><\/a>, my jaw dropped. What I saw in their properties was my dream home decoration, a mix of modern and antique, in colourful and light-filled settings. I asked them for a few tips to imitate this style<\/strong> and teach us how to decorate a farmhouse should we ever be so lucky to own a place this gorgeous (they do have a few for sale<\/a>, incidentally).<\/p>\n

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Decorate a farmhouse in Tuscany or Umbria<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

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Bare bones<\/strong><\/h2>\n
\"This
This country kitchen has all the standard elements of terracotta floors, beams and stone walls – made lighthearted with modern chairs and a simpatico checkered cloth! Home: L’arco, Lake Trasimeno area<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Let the house sing \u2013 if it has a good voice! Many properties in the Tuscan and Umbrian countryside have brilliant, traditional features like wood beams, exposed stone walls, and terracotta floors. If you\u2019ve got the opportunity, restore and reveal these in the best possible light. You\u2019ll give the home character, though you\u2019ll also face a decorating challenge \u2013 terracotta tiling in particular is hard to match with a lot of wood furniture.<\/p>\n

\"Starting
Starting from scratch. The clean lines are warmed up with wood – I am in love with this simple bed. Home: Villa Vergelle, Montalcino<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

On the other hand, if you\u2019re starting from scratch \u2013 like in the case of a farmhouse ruin but nothing but the shape of its outer walls \u2013 it\u2019s interesting to work with smooth, uninterrupted surfaces like resin floors and painted metal i-beams.<\/p>\n

Modern lamps<\/strong><\/h2>\n

What a difference light can make. But even more, a lamp impacts a room. They\u2019re not just there to turn on and provide light in a space, they can be an important accent feature. An awesome modern hanging lamp can set the tone for the whole room, like with a large metal industrial style one hung low over a wooden dining room table. Picture any other lamp, something cheaper or more traditional or with less personality, and the room changes entirely.<\/p>\n

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This lamp says it all. Home: Piazza, Lake Trasimeno area<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Even bedside lamps can really impact how you perceive a simply decorated bedroom \u2013 take a look at the fun-filled orange ones, reminiscent of vintage office supply, in a room with two single beds.<\/p>\n

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An otherwise plain room made fun with these vintage style orange bedside lamps. Home: L’arco, Lake Trasimeno area<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Colourful fabrics<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Speaking of beds, there are so many great sheets and fabrics available for beds these days. A refreshing summer bed in the countryside calls for rumpled linen-based bet sets in natural colours. You just feel cool looking at them.<\/p>\n

\"Rumpled
Rumpled linen, cool comfort. Home: Posabile, Lake Trasimeno area<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

But a little colour is called for too \u2013 a custom sewn lap blanket made out of unusual fabric and lightly padded with bunting stands out from the end of a bed like this Missoni coverlet paired with colourful throw pillows.<\/p>\n

\"Everything
Everything in this room feels peaceful and very “countryside”, but Missoni brings a touch of city-inspired colour in. Home: Pozza, Lake Trasimeno area<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Reuse and charm!<\/strong><\/h2>\n

An old wooden door, still with its cracks and faded paint, make a great coffee table! Texture and charm can come from smart reuse of junkyard finds, though you\u2019ll need to combine them with some technical skill. If you\u2019re not a handyman yourself, Italy offers many skilled artisans who enjoy developing custom projects \u2013 and you\u2019ll end up with something that feels 100% you!<\/p>\n

\"These
These coffee tables out of old shutters are adorable. Home: Posabile, Lake Trasimeno area<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

If you\u2019re interested in further decorating tips, in this case for a very sophisticated 5-star boutique hotel style, see my interview of Jeanette Thottrup, owner of Borgo Santo Pietro, on Perfect Boutique Hotel<\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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