Italian Kitchen Designs Incorporate Warm Colors with a Dramatic Flair

Italian kitchens are all about food, family and lots of light. Think of the bright Tuscany landscape when selecting colors for your Italian motif kitchen.

Italian kitchen designs like this one use natural woods and creamy off-white walls and furniture to create a cozy warm glow. Soft overhead recessed lighting in the coffered ceiling of this kitchen adds a luxurious touch to the food preparation area above the stove.

During the day the two-story arched window and curtained sliding glass doors illuminate the open concept and adjacent living space with plenty of natural light.

The most dramatic feature of this kitchen is its Roman-inspired columns, an unmistakable architectural detail that serves to create a boundary between the kitchen and seating areas. By keeping these areas open, the cook can prepare food while still enjoying the company of family and friends in the living space.

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