Tuscan

Where it comes from

Rural central Italy — thick walls, terracotta and a warm earth palette.

Tuscan runs warm across everything: plaster in ochre and umber, heavy timber, stone underfoot and iron detail. It needs restraint to avoid tipping into pastiche, so the remodel should carry it in materials and let the colour stay muted.

Lighting

Warm, low and from iron fixtures. Candle-adjacent rather than bright.

What breaks it

• Cool greys
• Sleek modern cabinetry
• Flat painted walls
• Bright white light

Where to spend

Floor and beams. Terracotta underfoot with real timber above sets it; painted walls alone read as a colour choice.