Apartment at San Frediano

Coffered ceilings, frescos, decorations and ample spaces formed the historical, precious ‘materials’ for the interaction with the studio Pierattelli Architetture, in charge of the interiors of an apartment in a Florentine palazzo from the 1400s. The residence, with an area of 240 sqm, at Borgo San Frediano, has gone through a restyling aimed at conserving the charm of the location and its history, but also bringing a new sense of contemporary welcome. To begin, the architects defined the missing entrance by means of a curved wall in grosgrain oak, whose line is echoed in the entire living area by furnishings that replicate its movement. Like the semicircular modular sofa in beige, for example, the two chairs with soft lines, or the circular carpet of great theatrical impact in bright shades of blue and orange, designed by the architects and made in Pakistan. The impression is that of being welcomed in a grand embrace, heightened by the use of forceful warm colors, custom crafted solutions and natural materials, creating ample, luminous spaces in the daytime zone, composed of a living area connected to the kitchen and dining room. The traditional Tuscan cotto of all the floors in the house is juxtaposed with iconic design pieces, proving that antique and modern aspects can not only coexist, but also establish a dialogue. The night zone is more secluded, including a master bedroom and a guestroom, both featuring a particular headboard in canaletto walnut created by the designers, which also functions as a divider between the bedroom and the accessorized closet space. The residence is completed by a studio, two bathrooms refurbished with different types of travertine, and a Turkish bath.

Location: Florence, Italy

Interior design: Pierattelli Architetture

Furnishings and lighting: Lema, Poltrona Frau, Knoll, Flos, Elmar

Photos: Iuri Niccolai