Isn’t it time that you let out the interior designer lurking inside you and create a kitchen decor that redefines style. Ideas that border on the sublime and go beyond the insipid realms of installing sinks and countertops, furniture and cabinetry. Don’t let the thoughts of how to lay a kitchen tile stymie your flights of fantasy.

Ever thought of getting inspired from across the Mediterranean, from France, Spain and other countries that form an inseparable part of Southern Europe? Let’s not obfuscate matters too much, and stick to the one that indulges in a no holds barred celebration of bright colors, intricate textures and awe-inspiring accents. Let’s hear it for Tuscan theme kitchen decorating.

• A riot of colors: The bold unabashed use of eclectic colors ensures that there’s never a dull moment in your Tuscan kitchen. Painting the town red will seem really passé when throbbing shades of orange and yellow rule the roost in the kitchen. Gold and burnt terracotta on the walls and floor never hit a false note. Tuscan kitchen accents in flaming red, gorgeous green, luminous blue and sunshine yellow make all your purple hued dreams seem rather pallid.
  
  
• Walls: Intricately layered walls in exotic shades of yellow sponged to perfection are sure to evoke piquant reactions from even the most reticent of all your guests. The smoldering appeal of the old world charm is sure to get under your skin. Let your imagination run wild, and try out new techniques to create magic on the plain kitchen walls.
  
  
• Floors: Laying stone or quarry tiles on the floor in enigmatic earthy shades is sure to place your antiquated interior design notions in serious jeopardy. Area rugs with the same spectacular style quotient are no less.
  
  
• Backsplashes: Often regarded as the heart and soul of a Tuscan kitchen, kitchen backsplashes make more than just a splash in eye-catching colors. Green, rust, gold and cream are sure to drive away those Monday morning blues. But just like in a French bistro Tuscan kitchen, tile murals play a pivotal role in bringing out the iconic essence of the space. These murals on tumbled stone tiles pay rich tributes to everything Tuscany- olives, pears, cheese and other mouth-watering treats.
  
  
• Kitchen counters: Stone counters- granite, slate, travertine, and the like remind you of the well-placed and well-heeled quality of a Tuscan kitchen’s existence. Your open fealty to them will only get stronger once you see them in action in the kitchen.
  
  
• Cabinet doors: If you’re wondering about the reason behind your wife’s million dollar smile, it’s because of the delicious dark tones of cabinets and cupboards. You can choose either red or green, but your envious neighbors will be left with no choice when it comes to displaying their appreciation, in grudging shades of green.