Ready
for a change in your kitchen? I’m thinking about it. But…really it’s the cabinets, countertops and layout I’d want to change…more than my current paint job. Lol! 
But maybe you’re ready to change the paint, too. How about a Tuscan kitchen?
When you consider Tuscan painting for kitchens, a whole new world of creativity awaits. For those who have decided to bring the charm of the old world into their kitchen, this is an exciting journey!
An easy way to incorporate Tuscan painting for kitchens into your home is to consider attractive faux finishes. Numerous techniques in this design approach can have your kitchen looking very Tuscan in no time.
For starters, one of the most important things to consider for Tuscan painting for kitchens is choosing a theme that embraces this design style. Color is quite influential when it comes to the theme of Tuscan painting for kitchens. Usually, those who like this kind of painting also favor warm, earthy tones. Through faux finishes… a natural surrounding is achieved and homeowners can get the look of an old-world kitchen with tons of character.
When choosing a Tuscan style painting, you could recreate the scenes of a Tuscan landscape. In Tuscany they actually do have them on the walls of some of the homes…but they’re generally “faded” from age. To get that look you paint the mural more as a color wash or water color look and then “haze it” with some thinned down glaze that is the same color as your walls. So it looks old and worn.
To accomplish the look of old Italy, you’ll want to choose paints that reflect dominant Tuscan colors. Deep gold or wheat, earth tones (browns, rusts, greens), as well as colors of the sea are perfectly acceptable. Faux Tuscan painting for kitchens can also bring the appearance of antique plaster to your cooking arena. Maybe create some faux plaster breaks. Maybe some cracks. 
The choices don’t stop there, either.
Selecting a crackling technique will give your kitchen the sort of character that comes with age and the look of peeling paint is sometimes desired. I wouldn’t crackle the whole wall but random parts/pieces/spots. And by “peeling paint” I mean some clever “trompe l’oeil” not actual peeling paint! Gads! That doesn’t sound healthy at all for the kitchen! Lol!
The painting techniques you can learn are enhanced through the color and appearance of numerous Tuscan faux finish options. While some homeowners enjoy a glazed display of color, others will prefer a simple color wash.
Also along with the type of paint you select, you may consider adding a metallic finish to your kitchen faux finish painting. It could add just that “ZOW” you want!
For an advanced Tuscan look, you might want to choose a project that adds an embossed faux finish to your kitchen walls. Or maybe some venetian plaster, with some embossed faux AND color wash. What? Too much? You’re only limited by your imagination.
