Tuscan ElementsThe Tuscan house, whether a simple homestead or expansive villa, has become one of the most sought after living environments. Its design is virtually unchanged since the Middle Ages, when landowners in the golden hills of Tuscany built country retreats with gardens, porticoes, and loggias. The landowners often drew upon the natural resources of the regionand it is these materials that give the Tuscan house its unique character. Tuscan Elements brings