[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"blog-detail-florence-design-inspiration":3,"blog-related-florence-design-inspiration":29},{"id":4,"slug":5,"title":6,"subtitle":7,"bodyHtml":8,"heroImageUrl":9,"heroImageAlt":10,"authorName":11,"authorImageUrl":7,"publishedDt":12,"categories":13,"tags":16,"products":22,"inlineProducts":23,"seo":24},1038,"florence-design-inspiration","Discovering Design Inspiration in the Timeworn Textures and Exquisite Details of Florence",null,"\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: opensans-regular; font-size: 14pt;\">Ciao, cuties!\u003C/span>\r\n\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: opensans-regular; font-size: 14pt;\">Florence isn’t just a pretty postcard. It’s alive and full of texture, from sun-warmed stone and hand-painted frescoes to aged marble and layers of patina that tell their own stories. Every corner feels like a deeply layered mix of history, comfort, and craftsmanship that’s been loved for centuries.\u003C/span>\r\n\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: opensans-regular; font-size: 14pt;\">Each morning when I wander those cobblestone streets, I feel the heartbeat of the city under my feet. The stones are soft and uneven, worn smooth by time, and they remind me that real comfort isn’t about being perfect. \u003C/span>\r\n\u003Cblockquote>\r\n\u003Cp style=\"text-align: center;\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">\u003Cstrong>\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">\"It’s about being lived-in, layered, and full of character. All design details I love. And Florence has a special way of reminding us that timeless design always has a touch of warmth and authenticity.\"\u003C/span>\u003C/strong>\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\r\n\u003C/blockquote>\r\n\u003Ch2>\u003Cstrong>\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">The Kathy Kuo Home Florentine Collection is now live! \u003Ca href=\"https://www.kathykuohome.com/Product/ProdGroup/Florentine?utm_source=social&utm_medium=blog&utm_campaign=florence-inspiration\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Shop our exclusive assortment today\u003C/a>.\u003C/span>\u003C/strong>\u003C/h2>\r\n\r\n\u003Chr />\r\n\r\n\u003Ca href=\"https://www.kathykuohome.com/studio?utm_source=social&utm_medium=blog&utm_campaign=florence-inspiration\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\u003Cimg class=\"aligncenter wp-image-32590\" src=\"https://d307biz9bwtpmz.cloudfront.net/articles/content/02_05_25_DB_Blog_Banner-1.gif\" alt=\"banner\" width=\"1220\" height=\"305\" />\u003C/a>\r\n\r\n\u003Chr />\r\n\r\n[gallery link=\"none\" columns=\"2\" size=\"large\" ids=\"33676,33675\"]\r\n\r\n\u003Chr />\r\n\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: opensans-regular; font-size: 14pt;\">Even the light here feels intentional. The way the morning sun hits those old facades turns simple stone into something magical. It’s such a good reminder that thoughtful design, like light itself, should make you feel something.\u003C/span>\r\n\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: opensans-regular; font-size: 14pt;\">And let’s talk about the Florence design details! The ironwork, the crumbling frescoes, the carved wooden doors, the figured marbles, the intricate tilework, and the crusty paint finishes all feel purposeful and human. It’s these touches that inspire me to design homes that invite you to slow down, feel grounded, and live beautifully.\u003C/span>\r\n\r\n\u003Chr />\r\n\r\n\u003Cimg class=\"aligncenter wp-image-33678\" src=\"https://d307biz9bwtpmz.cloudfront.net/articles/content/Florence-Doors-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"Arched wooden doorways on a quiet Florence street\" width=\"1220\" height=\"943\" />\r\n\r\n\u003Chr />\r\n\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: opensans-regular; font-size: 14pt;\">When I get inspired and design, I’m not trying to copy Florence. I’m channeling its spirit, that mix of history, beauty, and ease, into pieces that can live beautifully anywhere.\u003C/span>\r\n\u003Cblockquote>\r\n\u003Cp style=\"text-align: center;\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">\u003Cstrong>\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">\"Florence is rich with inspiration, and I can’t wait to show you the new collection that brings that same feeling to life!\"\u003C/span>\u003C/strong>\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\r\n\u003C/blockquote>\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: opensans-regular; font-size: 14pt;\">So tell me, when were you last there and what details of Florence speak to you? 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