Style Secret: Outdoor SpacesHaving an al fresco spot to take the sun, sip a cappuccino or tend a pot of basil is an essential part of the Tuscan approach to living. If you're building a Tuscan-style home from scratch, don't neglect to include such a space in the plans. If you're retrofitting, though, remember that it doesn't have to be a lengthy loggia or magnificent portico — even a small patio out back, cloaked in stone or stucco and laden with pottery urns and creeping vines, creates the same effect.Bella Tuscany: Water, usually in the form of a small fountain, makes a natural partner for Tuscan style. The trough along the main stone wall of this courtyard serves a similar purpose and forms a focal point amid the richly textured surfaces.