The Best Design Forward Hotels in Florence

The prevailing aesthetic of Florence is one of Renaissance ornament, yet a different sensibility is materialising in quieter corners of the city. In the workshops and studios of Oltrarno, a movement toward considered minimalism is gaining ground. This design approach is expressed through an economy of means: the fall of morning light across a cool travertine floor, the clean geometry of custom joinery, a restored fresco given room to breathe on an otherwise unadorned wall. The focus is on the integrity of the materials and the space they occupy, offering a modern perspective within a deeply historical context.