Within a typical Florentine Renaissance building, located in Piazza Santa Trinità, a 130-square-meter apartment masterfully combines the elegance of classical and Baroque styles with the modernity of contemporary design.

Designers Andrea Serdino and Margherita Serdino, through a palette of warm tones ranging from pink to “sugar paper” blue, have created a unique atmosphere, endowing the space with a new identity and distinctive character. The entrance of the apartment is marked by a painting by artist Francesca Guicciardini, celebrating the natural beauty of the Tuscan Maremma.

Opposite, a custom-designed bookcase by the architects elegantly separates the entrance from the kitchen. The kitchen, featuring a chromatic continuity with the flooring, is enlivened by the vibrant yellow of the table and stools, creating a dynamic contrast. It was designed by Andrea and Margherita and crafted by the artisans of Homewood.

PHOTOS BY Sofia Lalli

PHOTOS BY Sofia Lalli

PHOTOS BY Sofia Lalli

PHOTOS BY Sofia Lalli

PHOTOS BY Sofia Lalli

PHOTOS BY Sofia Lalli

PHOTOS BY Sofia Lalli

A distinctive element of the kitchen is the fixed, opaque glass panel, which acts as a visual filter between this area and the living room, providing a discreet yet effective separation. The living room itself is characterized by classic boiserie-wardrobes, also designed by the architects and crafted by Homewood, which harmoniously blend with the contemporary Flexform sofa, the iconic table by Fiam, and antique chairs. Completing the space is an open bookcase by DeSalto and warm lighting, composed of Flos fixtures and the “Infinito” suspension light by Davide Groppi, which is subtly integrated among the wooden beams, adding a touch of modernity without compromising the historical harmony of the space. The sleeping area is distinguished by the use of two complementary tones: a delicate pink for the children’s room and “sugar paper” blue for the master bedroom.

The children’s room takes on a playful character thanks to the vibrant color patterns of the wallpaper, the refined Rubelli fabrics, and the bright green, irregularly shaped desk designed to measure by the architects. The master bedroom, on the other hand, serves as the common thread throughout the apartment: a folding screen with a built-in vanity, another work by Guicciardini, echoes the motifs found in the entrance, creating a harmonious continuity.

The custom-designed boiserie and wardrobes integrate seamlessly into the walls, where the “sugar paper” blue becomes the focal point. This tone elegantly complements the Baroque bed upholstered in Rubelli blue fabric and the classically styled bathroom, achieving a perfect balance between past and present. The entire project reveals a refined dialogue between historical and contemporary elements, restoring to the apartment a unique atmosphere that reflects the personality and vision of the designers, without ever compromising on artisanal quality and tradition.