Tuscan Patio Styles

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Tuscan Style Patios

Alfresco dining with a mix of Old World Charm, Italian Renaissance and country peasantry epitomize Tuscan patios. The eclectic mix of these styles is what achieves a truly romantic and nostalgic Tuscan patio theme.

Intro to Tuscan Patios 

Tuscan themed patios exude romance and enchanting nostalgia for the warmth of the Tuscan sun.

The Tuscan patio embraces the natural elements of stone and wood in their rustic forms and the earthy colors of the Tuscan farms. A water fountain is traditionally the focal point of a Tuscan Patio, while tall, elegant dark green cypress trees epitomize the Tuscan landscape. Wrought iron dining tables and chairs are the traditionally outdoor dining decor and the use of large rustic terra cotta urns make their Tuscan statement all the more enchanting. The patio stone of choice is a natural irregular-shaped, flat stone, typically flagstone.

Eclectic Tuscan Patio Style 

31/10/09


This Tuscan patio embraces some of the elements of a Tuscan Style Patio by the use of flagstones, wrought iron table and chairs, and a vine trellis, all the while capturing the rustic appeal of a traditional Tuscan Patio.

The changes to make would be to have concrete Tuscan columns holding up the arbor, as opposed to the faux marble columns, a wisteria or grape vine climbing up the arbor, and urn-shaped planters with perhaps red, pink or coral geraniums scattered around the Tuscan patio.

Tuscan Patio with large Plant Urns 

23/09/09


This beautiful tuscan patio incorporates the elements of tuscan style with the use of large ochre-colored planter urns, which echo the ochre farmhouses on the rolling Tuscany hills. The urns' bases are wrought iron, another Tuscan styling. Albeit, it is missing some of the styling of a traditionally Tuscan theme patio, which would use irregular shaped flat stones as opposed to brick pavers, stylish Cypress trees and a traditional wrought iron table and chairs instead of the modern styling, as seen here. This is a beautiful Tuscan Patio picture of Santa Maria degli Ancillotti Italian Country Villa Hotel & Restaurant.

Tuscany is noted for its rolling hills and quaint hilltop villages and towns, like Siena and San Gimignano, which have an eagle's eye view of the early morning mists that clear to reveal its wind-swept and breathtaking countryside.

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Tuscan Patio Home in Scalette 

31/08/09


This is a beautiful holiday apartment which is part of a 16th century Farm house in Tuscany.

It epitomizes the charm and rustic appeal of the Tuscan farm houses.

There is a large outdoor patio area and a covered dining terrace which is also traditionally covered in vines.

The panoramic view is of rolling Tuscan hills and the charming medieval villages dotting the landscape adds to the appeal of this Tuscan patio in Scalette.

Tuscan Patio in Montefiorale 

10/08/09


Tuscany is situated in the western part of Italy. It is a popular destination and is noted for its unique landscape of cypress trees, olive groves, vineyards, wine cellars, including some of Europe's best wineries, olive mills, and its cheese and honey producers. Its artistic landscapes and foods satisfies all of the senses.

Use natural elements such as stone, mosaic tile, wood, terra cotta, water, trees and flowers Tuscan-style. Tuscan Trees and Flowers are discussed further on.

Tuscan Patios should have a romantic, yet inviting and laid back feeling.

This beautiful patio features a metal staircase with beautiful hot pink flowers and green plants in large metal containers. Adjacent to the patio is an attached arbor.

This is a home's Tuscan patio in the Tuscan village of Montefiorale, Italy. May 2004.

These next photos are Tuscan patios of Farmhouses located in Greve.




Cypress Trees along Tuscan Patio and Pool 

06/08/09


The incomparable, regal, and quintessential Tuscan Cypress Trees epitomize the Tuscan landscape, especially when they are offset by the white of hardscapes and lovely Tuscan patios.

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Tuscan Patio and Pool 

08/07/09



This beautiful Tuscan patio and pool have a panoromic view.


An ornate concrete fence with an outlook surrounds the Tuscan patio.


This is part of luxury Tuscan villa apartment in the Colletto estate, north of Lucca.


The bird sculpture immediate right is on the grounds, though I don't know what kind of bird this is - looks like the extinct Dodo bird to me, but I'm certainly no expert!





This is another viewpoint of the Tuscan patio in a shaded area, with a fantastic view of the mountains.


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Wisteria Vine Tuscan Patio 

02/07/09


This is a beautiful home for sale in Tuscany, Italy, with a picture of a gorgeous Wisteria Vine over a door off their traditional Tuscan Patio.


Here is another picture of a Tuscan Patio on the same property. If your home or property has rolling country hillsides such as Tuscany, then you have the perfect blueprint!

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Brick Fence around Tuscan Patio 

14/06/09



This brick fence surrounds a Tuscan Patio located in Tuscany, Italy.

Modern Concept of a Tuscan Patio and Pergola 

14/06/09

Here is a modern version of a Tuscan Patio with wrought iron table and dining chairs, a centerpiece fireplace and a Pergola with grand concrete columns.

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Flowers, Herbs and Trees of Tuscany 


Flowers you might find around a Tuscan Patio would be: climbing roses and grapevines, jasmine, passionflower, lavender and wisteria vine.

Steps and windows are almost always decorated with potted geraniums of pink and coral.

Herbs you might find growing in sun-drenched urns would be rosemary, sage and thyme.

Trees you will find in Tuscany are: Apple, fig, lemon, plum, apricot, pear, quince, almond, persimmons and olive trees. Tuscany is noted for its rolling vineyards and olive groves.

Of course, don't forget the elegant Cypress Trees!

La Foce: A Garden and Landscape in Tuscany (Penn Studies in Landscape Architecture) (Hardcover) 

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Tuscan Patio under Vine Arbor 


Because most dining in Tuscany is outside, it often takes place in a shaded area under a vine arbor during the hot summer months.

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Tuscan Elements 

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Modern Tuscan Patio and Arbor 


Another Tuscan styling is to use wicker furniture, which permits cushions and creates a cozier chair to sink into.

Traditionally the water fountain is the centerpiece of a Tuscan patio, however, many are opting for a stone fireplace instead. It really comes down to personal preferences.

Garden Mosaics for Mosaic Tuscan Table Tops etc. 

Tuscan Patio with traditional wrought iron mosaic dining table and chairs and flagstone pavers

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KimGiancaterino wrote...

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ReplyPosted October 19, 2009

Wysiwigs wrote...

What a gorgeous group of patios! I love the Wisteria growing artfully over the door of that Tuscany home - wowza :o) Very nice lens.

ReplyPosted July 07, 2009

BigGirlBlue wrote...

It would be incredible to have any of these patios. Congratulations on your purple star!

ReplyPosted June 15, 2009

RinchenChodron wrote...

I love all your yard and garden lenses! Great pictures! Well deserved purple star and 5 *s from me as well.

ReplyPosted June 07, 2009

CoolFoto wrote...

Wish I still had a house and yard so I could copy this style. Now only have Zero lot line condo. Congrats on Purple Star!

ReplyPosted June 05, 2009

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