Create a Tuscan Patio
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Turn Your Outdoor Living Space into a Dream Retreat - A Bit of Tuscany in Your Back Yard
Do you love a sunny space, edged with rustic planters spilling over with lush flowers? Can you picture yourself in Tuscany with stone pavers underfoot and ...
You can do it, create this haven of peace and rusticity right in your own back yard. First you need to familiarize yourself with the elements that give that Tuscan feel. Once you identify what you love about the Tuscan look, start hunting for similar items to use on your patio.
Tuscan Doorway by Traditions
Contents at a Glance
- Books to Soak up Tuscan Atmosphere
- Tuscany Style
- Use a Painting to Inspire That Tuscan Fe...
- How-To Articles for Tuscan Projects
- Check out Available Tables and Chairs wi...
- Additional Furniture and Accessories for...
- Under the Tuscan Sun
- Take a Trip to Tuscany
- Spend Your Holiday in a Tuscany Villa Li...
Get the Picture in Your Mind
Look at lots of pictures of Tuscan gardens, patios and landscaping to get ideas. Decide what appeals to you the most, so you can include those elements in your own outdoor living space. Are you attracted to the weathered look of the stonework, to the way the plants are grouped, to the splash of color (like in the green shutters here)?
Veranda In Bloom I Art Print
Motz, Peter
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Books to Soak up Tuscan Atmosphere
Tuscany Style
Tuscany Style: Landscapes, Terraces & Houses, Interiors, Details (Icons)
Amazon Price: $37.52 (as of 02/16/2012)
This is basically a pictorial of the ins and outs of italian lifestyle. I find the rich colors and sense of simplicity coming through the photos to be what I needed for the project I am working on. (review from amazon.com)
Use a Painting to Inspire That Tuscan Feeling
for your patio (check out this short video)
How-To Articles for Tuscan Projects
- How to Decorate With Tuscan Wall Stencils | eHow.com
- Tuscan style stencils are used to enhance and compliment Tuscan style decorating. Tuscan motifs can be used as borders, such as grape vines, or a focal point with mural stencils. Stenciled motifs...
- How to Decorate a Patio Tuscan Style | eHow.com
- A Tuscan patio is a place to relax with family and friends. Outdoor living is important in Italy because of the beautiful weather. When you decorate your patio you may find that you use it a lot more and even want to throw parties or barbeques out there. Recreate the feeling of your dream vacation if you can't afford an Italian getaway. With a little paint and concrete stain, you can turn an ordinary suburban patio into a Tuscan dream.
- How to Attach Vines to Cement Walls | eHow.com
- Covering the cement, stucco or block walls of a garden divider or the plain side of a house or garage with colorful vines is a wonderful way to cheer up a landscape design. The only problem is... (click on the title to read more)
- How to Grow a Wisteria | eHow.com
- This vine would look great on a Tuscan arbor. The Wisteria is considered the queen of the flowering vines. It is one of the more romantic vine-like plants you can grow in your garden. In the spring it produces long grape-like clusters of...
- How to Grow a Bougainvillea | eHow.com
- The Bougainvillea makes a showy splash of color for a Tuscan patio. They withstand drought and are easy to grow.
Tuscan Arch in Pienza - Customized by vickicoemitchell
Browse Tuscany Cards - How to Design a Potted Garden | eHow.com
- Creating a garden with plants in pots can be an art in itself. You can use this technique in gardening in small spaces, patios, or as a focal point in a larger area. Here are some ideas you can...
- How to Design a Mediterranean Landscape | eHow.com
- How to Design a Mediterranean Landscape. A well designed Mediterranean landscape conjures up the warm romantic vistas of Rome, Tuscany, the Greek islands, or sunny Spain. A mix of formal and informal, there is a overlay of classical...
- How to Design a Courtyard | eHow.com
- A courtyard is a central area that is open to fresh air but has walls surrounding it and opens into a house or building. Some homes are designed with courtyards in the building itself. Others...
- How to Design an Outdoor Room | eHow.com
- What is an outdoor room? It's the simple concept of using some of your landscape to extend the living area outdoors. In other words, it is the process of building a room outdoors without...
- How to Grow a Container Garden | eHow.com
- Container gardens allow you to garden in a small, controlled space. To make yours successful, here are some ideas on how to plant one.
- How to Decorate Pottery Tuscan Style | eHow.com
- Accenting your home with Tuscan style pottery is easier than you might think. Depending upon your skill and creative talent, there are many ways to bring a little slice of Tuscany into your home....
- Mosaic Designs for Your Garden
- Creating mosaic furniture, fountains, and wall designs for your outdoor living areas is a simple project with stunning results. Next time you accidentally break a plate or coffee mug, keep the...
- How to Grow Container Plantings with Pizazz | eHow.com
- People think a green thumb is a special talent, but anyone can have great looking container plantings on their patio or lanai. It just requires some regular attention. Here's what to do.
- How to Renew a Planter with Fresh Plants | eHow.com
- The plants died and now the planter looks really depressing. It's easy to put in new plants and get a fresh start. Here's how to do it so your Tuscan patio looks great.
- How to Design and Install a Gravel Path | eHow.com
- A gravel path will connect your patios with your gardens and it will make your landscape more eye appealing. If you are interested in a gravel path for your yard, then this is the perfect DIY project.
Tuscan Patios Are Easy to Care for
Check out Available Tables and Chairs with That Italian Flair
Online and Locally for Your Tuscan Patio
Additional Furniture and Accessories for the Tuscan Patio
Under the Tuscan Sun
the DVD
Under the Tuscan Sun (Full Screen Edition)
Amazon Price: $4.28 (as of 02/16/2012)
Take a Trip to Tuscany
Come Back with Lots of Ideas for Your Tuscan Patio
Imagine staying in a Tuscan villa and breakfasting on the patio. The sun is shining down on you while weathered stone and colorful pots of flowers surround you. Take a look online at the enticing selection of villas available for booking. You'll get lots of ideas just browsing the photos of the villas on the website, but seeing them in person will be even better. Take along the camera and return home with lots of photos and notes to plan your Tuscan patio and wonderful memories of your holiday in the sun.
- Tuscany Villas
- 3500+ Holiday villas & apartments in Tuscany, Italy to rent
Save by booking directly with the owners using this site.
Self catering Italian farmhouses & holiday rentals in the Toscana region
Spend Your Holiday in a Tuscany Villa Like This!
This is an example of the vacation homes you can rent from Tuscany Villas
The site gives a choice of villas, houses, apartments, farmhouses and cottages to book for a holiday. The locations are in the Arezzo Province, the Firenze Province, the Grosseto Province, the Island of Elba and the Livorno Province.
More Pictures of Tuscan Gardens
to give you ideas
- Tuscan Gardens
- Tuscan style garden design pictures and design ideas-examples.
Serene
The lines of an Italian patio create a soothing space to relax
Include Decorative Elements from Tuscany
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Italian courtyard poster by Lavitaabella
from zazzle
Look for Pots and Troughs
with a Tuscan Look to Them
Square Tuscan Planter
Plan Some Stone Elements
Stone Pavers, a Stone Wall, Etc.
How to Use Stone in the Tuscan Garden
- How to Choose Patio Stone | eHow.com
- The stone you choose for the flooring can set the whole style and effect of your patio. Here are some tips on the different effects you can get and how to choose patio stone.
- How to Set Patio Stones | eHow.com
- Stone is a versatile material that can be applied to just about any setting and environment. Because it is durable enough to handle most foot traffic and weather conditions, it is an ideal...
- How to Build a Stone & Sand Patio | eHow.com
- A stone and sand patio can dramatically change the look of your lawn, creating a beautiful space for meals, relaxation or play. Choose natural flagstones for a rustic look or opt for bricks or...
- How to Build a Mortarless Retaining Stone Wall | eHow.com
- If you have a backyard that slopes up or if you ever have a need to strengthen your retaining wall, you may want to consider installing a natural stone wall. A natural stone retaining wall can add...
- How to Design with Stone in the Landscape | eHow.com
- Stone is a durable material to use in the landscape. Whether you use raw stone as décor, set a stone floor for a patio, driveway, or pathway or fill open areas with gravel for dust...
- How to Build a Patio Wall | eHow.com
- Although most people think of patios as being flat, open areas in the yard, you can design and build walls that will help to create effects or enclose your patio partially or fully. Here are some...
- How to Build Your Own Tuscan Style Cobblestone Patio | eHow.com
- Building a Tuscan-style cobblestone patio can be a beautiful addition to your yard. In order to capture an authentic Tuscan look, choose cobblestone pavers in a variety of earth-toned colors, with...
Working with Cement in Tuscan Landscaping
- How To Lay a Flag Stone Patio Over Cement | eHow.com
- Flagstones laid over a cement foundation can provide an all-purpose patio for entertaining. Several variations of flagstones (cut or irregular-shaped) are available at building-supply stores. In...
- How to Texture and Color Cement | eHow.com
- Flat cement can look dull and uninspired. You can make it come to life with textures and colors. Here are some tips on how to texture and color cement for patios, sidewalks, poolsides,...
- How to Stamp Out Ugly Concrete | eHow.com
- You don't have to live with dull, ugly gray concrete. You can make walls, floors, countertops and walkways into something really exciting both indoors and out. Here is some information on how to...
- How to Apply Acid Stain to Concrete | eHow.com
- Many interesting textural and color effects can be created with acid stain (also called chemically reactive stain) on concrete. This form of colorant will turn cement into a more decorative...
Change Concrete for Your Tuscan Patio
Try this short video to learn more
Using Pavers and Brick in the Tuscan Landscape
Patio by jaimevives
- How to Design With Pavers and Stepping Stones in the Garden | eHow.com
- Pavers and stepping stones make pathways throughout the landscape. They are decorative, make passage easier and save wear and tear on lawns. Here are some ideas on how to get the most from using...
- How to Put in a Tuscan-style Brick Paver Patio Yourself (pictures) | eHow.com
- I've always liked the look of red brick pavers (it evokes that Tuscan feel), and have wanted a patio in our back yard for eons. But we had a major problem in our patio design: the spot for the...
Shade for a Tuscan Patio or Garden
Shaded from the Hot Sun
More Ways to Add Shade for Your Tuscan Patio
- How to Build a Shade Pergola or Arbor | eHow.com
- If you want to build a professional shade pergola or arbor that will look good and last 20+ years, check out this article with its detailed instructions. Whether you want to build for shade or just curb appeal these instructions can be adapted to any size...
- How to Build a Shade Arbor off the Eaves of your House (pictures) | eHow.com
- You've got a blah patio or open porch, and you need ideas for a patio cover. One way is to build an outdoor pergola over your space. There is no single way to build a wooden arbor or pergola, as...
- How to Build a Wood Trellis | eHow.com
- Spring is on its way! Now is an ideal time to consider an easy landscaping DIY project like a wood trellis. These elegant structures add vertical height, provide calming tranquility and dress up...
More about Adding Shade to Your Tuscan Patio
- How to Add a Lattice Shade Cover Over a Patio | eHow.com
- The addition of a lattice patio covering will give a nice filtered sunlight effect to your outdoor living area. It is not a difficult do-it-yourself project, and anyone with some elementary...
- How to Build a Pergola on a Concrete Patio | eHow.com
- An existing concrete patio can be upgraded to include a pergola over it. A pergola can add beauty and charm to an otherwise plain concrete slab. Follow these easy steps and you will have the...
- How to Prune a Grape Arbor | eHow.com
- There are few garden features more charming and inviting than a grape arbor covered with lush foliage and laden with ripe fruit. Careful pruning of a grape arbor is essential from the very...
Arbors and Pergolas
available from Amazon
Kit to Build Your Own Tuscan Pergola
Danove® 7000 Series 14' X 7.5' Pergola
All cedar construction for outdoor durability
Pictorial assembly instructions
Anchoring kit included
Length 14' Width 7' 6" Height 7' 9" Inside area 6' x 7'
This Pergola Adds Really Enhances a Tuscan Patio
Tuscany Pergola
Nothing defines an outdoor room like a pergola. The will create a room or surround a hot tub. Constructed of vinyl this pergola will not crack, rot or delaminate. You will never need to stain, paint or maintain your pergola. Our detailed instructions give you all the information you need to install and mount your pergola. Not only will it be a perfect fit for your yard, but it will last a lifetime with its 20 year warranty. Completely weather proof, you won't need to worry about rotting, rotting or maintaining this pergola. This structure provides long-lasting beauty, durability and quality. (description from Amazon)
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The Hardware You Need to Build a Pergola
if you prefer to get your own lumber
Build a Pergola Hardware Kit and Stencil
Build a pergola hardware and stencil kit. This Kit is designed for the weekend craftsman with easy to follow instructions. Comes complete with the hardware to make a 8x10, 10x12, or 12x14 garden pergola. (does not come with lumber) Build the pergola shown or choose any other lumber you decide. Save hundreds of dollars on shipping and manufacturing. This kit comes with wood stencils not cheap paper stencils. All you need in tools is a jig saw and a drill. The only wood you need to purchase is the 4x4's and the 2x6's. Example of lumber needed: 8 2x6x10's 4 2x6x12's 4 4x4x8's (description from Amazon)
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More on Tuscan Gardens and Plants
Plants for the Tuscan Patio
- How to Design a Tuscan Garden | eHow.com
- Whether you have been to Italy and want to bring some of your vacation home, or you have always enjoyed the look of Tuscan gardens, you can design such a garden and incorporate all the aspects...
- How to Grow Garden Nasturtium (Tropaeolum Majus) | eHow.com
- Few plants give as much color and greenery for as little effort as do nasturtiums. These annuals also go by a variety of other names, including Indian cress, canary bird flower or Scottish...
- How to Create an Italian Cuisine Herb Garden | eHow.com
- Grow all the herbs you'll need to make tasty Italian meals.
- How to Grow Sunflowers in The Home Garden | eHow.com
- Sunflowers (Helianthus Annuus) are cheerful additions to any home garden. They come in many sizes and colors, ranging from 15 inch tall dwarf varieties to the famous Russian Giants, which can...
- How to Grow Rudbeckia Black-eyed Susan | eHow.com
- Rudbeckia is a perennial flower that grows in North America. This cheerful daisy like perennial with the yellow petals and dark brown eye is known as the Black-eyed Susan. The stems of the...
- How to Choose Plants for a Sunny Window Box | eHow.com
- A window box will add warmth to your home and curb appeal. The perfect balance of greenery and flowers will make your display window boxes a focal point and the envy of your neighbors. Here are...
Sunflowers Give the Feel of Tuscany
Grow Vines to Shade the Tuscan Garden
- How to Prune Backyard Grape Vines | eHow.com
- Backyard Grape gardeners often get confused on what should be pruned off their vines and when. The purpose of pruning is to obtain maximum yields of high quality grapes.
"Grapes in California" blank card by Rebecca_Reeder
View more Grapes Cards - How to Grow a Clematis Flowering Vine | eHow.com
- Clematis is a vigorous climber; the flowering vine will blanket your arbor with a burst of color, or climb up the side of your tree. If you plant by seed, it will take clematis up to two years to...
clematis by minx267
View other Clematis Postcards - How to Grow a Honeysuckle Vine | eHow.com
- Honeysuckle is an old fashion flowering vine. As children, we grew up sipping the sweet honey from the flower. As adults, we grow it in our yard. We enjoy the sweet scented red, orange and...
- How to Attach Vines to Cement Walls | eHow.com
- Covering the cement, stucco or block walls of a garden divider or the plain side of a house or garage with colorful vines is a wonderful way to cheer up a landscape design. The only problem is how do you attach vines to solid walls?
Ironwork
Tuscan Elements: Wrought Iron, Stone, Arches...
Tuscan Sunset by fairlyodddmother
from zazzle
Mediterranean Wrought Iron Wall Baskets
Tuscan Planters
Tuscan Mediterranean Wrought Iron Wall Grille Set of 2
Agave Iron Tuscan Door & Gate Hardware
Wrought Iron Wall Plaque
Read More about Italian Ironwork Design
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Masterpieces of Italian Decorative Ironwork (Dover Jewelry and Metalwork)
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What Appeals to You Most about a Tuscan Patio?
What Do You Like Best About Tuscan Landscaping?
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Tuscan Staircase, Italy
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- Beautiful pictures! This gave me some great ideas for my back yard. These ideas would go great with my water fountains I have in the yard.Thanks, I am adding a Pergola, also this summer.
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- This will be my favorite style, I like the plants and flowers that give me kind of cool and soothing feeling. Very nice lens.
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- These designs are so romantic and cozy! Love this lens.
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- Wow, lots of resources here! Thanks for an awesome lens! When I have more gardening space, I'll definitely return to this lens for ideas.
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- Wow, now I want to add one of these to my home!
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- I'm not surprised that this is a purple star lens. But I do have a surprise for you. I recently started PINNING and I PINNED this lens to one of my boards. I just got a notice in my eMail that somebody else RE-PINNED your lens from my board to their board. Isn't that cool? Before you know it this lens may be circulated worldwide! (Always think positive.) :)
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- I think composition is the most valuable component in Tuscan composition.
I can feel it,in my home,Southern California. Thanks for lens,very reach and useful.
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- I love it all,the plants,the pots.I so wont to do this in my back yard.I have vines that would look so good growing up a arbor.I have grapes growing in pots just waiting for a trellis .Great lens.
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Tuscan Patio Floor Fountain
Amazon Price: $249.99 (as of 02/16/2012)
This floor fountain features water cascading from two spouts cut into a low-sided bowl. Faux stone steps and a faux brick pedestal create a tiered effect. A wonderful touch indoor and out.
Bring the Feel of Tuscany to Your Home
Tuscan Elements
Amazon Price: $66.53 (as of 02/16/2012)
I have not been able to put this book down since I received it. I bought this book for new ideas,and also to confirm that the elements in my home already are the correct ones. I was thrilled to find these "Tuscan elements" such as pottery, stones, tiles discussed throughout. And the photographs inspire me to pay attention to details. It's all about the textures of the walls, the colors, how you display your ceramics....the pictures are beautiful. I may not get to Italy any time soon, but this book helped bring my dream a little closer to home. (customer review from Amazon)
The Book That Inspired All the Interest in Tuscany
Under the Tuscan Sun: At Home in Italy
Amazon Price: $1.91 (as of 02/16/2012)
Frances Mayes gives a vivid and compelling account of how she bought and started restoring this farmhouse in Tuscany. "Under the Tuscan Sun" is really an outgrowth of the diary she kept about her experiences when she first moved to Italy.
She sees homes as metaphors for the self and gives herself to decorating and renovating them with a certain passion. "The houses that are important to us," she writes, "are the ones that allow us to dream in peace."
In sumptuous detail, Frances Mayes describes her home and Italy like a delicate poem as she balances enjoyment of life with responsibility to finishing an extensive renovation. Her writing shows she is most at home in Italy and enjoys immersing herself in words that describe her private escape. She is living the fantasy and sharing every delicious bit of her joy in this fascinating memoir.
(excerpt from review by Rebecca Johnson on Amazon)
