Living Room Chic nomads in search of a vacation home for rent in Italy will love these stylish lofts near the center of Florence. Part of a small hotel-like cluster of apartments converted from an old factory, they offer a truly unique experience for travelers.  Photo 6 of 9 in 8 Vacation Rentals in the World’s Best Wine Regions

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These stylish rental lofts near the center of Florence used to be part of a small factory. The buildings were later turned into artisans’ workshops, until architect Claudio Nardi transformed them into a home for his design studio in 1999. Years later, Nardi repurposed the structures into a "hotel-like cluster of apartments" built around a peaceful garden with a sandstone pool.