When seeking inspiration, it is worth turning to the canons of beauty in Tuscan architecture. Contrary to appearances, these will not be just the well-known monuments, such as the Leaning Tower of Pisa, the castles of Chianti or Piazza del Campo in Siena. The Tuscan style is much more clearly evident in the everyday landscape: in the nooks and crannies of tiny streets or on the terraces of old villas, and these can easily be adapted to the Polish landscape.
The essence of Tuscany
Against a backdrop of green hills covered in vineyards and olive groves, one can spot buildings characteristic of Tuscany, made of light travertine, sandstone or marble. The raw walls – often unpolished and rough – delight with their natural colours. Olive greens, warm beiges and browns, sunny yellows, muted greys or intense ochres – multicoloured patches of organic textures come together here to form unique mosaic compositions. Bathed in the rays of the Italian sun, the buildings seem light, inviting rest and relaxation. How can we bring this feel to our immediate surroundings? Pavers will help us do just that.
A kaleidoscope of shapes and colours
If what has stayed with us most from our journey through colourful Tuscany is the order and thoughtful composition of Siena’s Il Campo square, let’s arrange part of our garden space with Teriso or Granito pavers from the ‘Polbruk’ range, featuring a regular shape and a warm, sandy hue. To reflect the multicoloured mosaics seen on the streets of Pisa, pavers in intense shades of red, brown and orange will be helpful. The weathered surface and irregular edges of Polbruk Carmino and Nostalite Prima will bring the timeless charm of Italian cities into our surroundings, giving us a little bit of Italy under the Polish sky.
The Italian lifestyle
Life in Tuscan towns has a leisurely, relaxed rhythm and revolves around green squares and gardens. It is this sociable, friendly way of life that we might most envy in the residents of Siena or Pisa. Creating a meeting place in your own surroundings that brings to mind the sun-warmed cobblestones of Tuscany need not be difficult. A handful of Italian inspirations and an interesting idea can transform any garden into the hub of suburban social life. If the Italians play chess beneath the walls of the Vatican, what’s to stop us?
