Wandering through antique markets in Piemonte is one of our favourite ways to find pieces with history. In this blog we share where we go, how we negotiate, and how we decide what actually works in an Italian home.

A curated selection of holiday homes and small-scale stays in Monferrato and Langhe, chosen for their interiors, location and calm atmosphere.

Designing a home in Italy begins long before choosing materials.
In this blog I share the six elements that build a strong renovation concept, from atmosphere to light, so your plans become clear, calm and truly Italian.

In this second step of the blogseries we look at what you are actually allowed to change which permits apply and how to choose the right professionals so your plans match both Italian rules and the way you want to live in your home.

A clear and practical first step in renovating your Italian home. What to check, what to note and how to set a calm direction in the first weeks.

Thinking of buying or renovating a home in Italy? In this interview, local geometra Elisa Testore shares clear, practical advice on permits, costs, and what’s possible—even in a UNESCO zone.

Thinking about buying a house in Italy? This step-by-step guide covers everything you need to know—from legal checks and hidden costs to working with a geometra and negotiating like a pro.

Comfort in an old Italian farmhouse doesn’t come naturally. In this blog we share the choices we made around heating, insulation and layout, and what we learned while turning a historic building into a place that works year round.

After months of work, the first results of our renovation began to show. In this blog we share what’s finished so far, what surprised us, and how these early stages are shaping the direction of the house.

This is the story of our first property purchase in Piemonte, from initial doubts and changes of heart to reshaping the house around how we actually want to live. We share the choices we made, early adaptations, and the new plan that emerged.