We know that moving from your home country to Italy may be quite stressing up and we want to help you with some good tips to save time, money and, yes, some hair-pulling – in the process! 1. Plan which items you’d like to bring with you at least 6 months in advance and check how much it would cost to replace the items that you are not taking. 2. Plan your packing dates with your removal company at...
Cortona is one of the most charming towns in Tuscany and it is crowded all year around; the streets are full of fashionable art and antique shops; people wearing their designer clothes are having an aperitif in a classy bar, while waiting for the latest exclusive event. After all, Cortona itself, from its dominating position 500 metres above the sea level, seems to be saying “hey, Val di Chiana, I am the...
Italy's fragmented past saw the Country divided into dozens of tiny independent states, bequeathed in a plethora of small urban settlements which offered the neighbouring countryside a place of aggregation and trade closer than the capital city. Many towns and villages, the so called borghi, still bear the signs of their turbulent history in their interesting buildings and monuments which are a testimony...
If the housing market in 2014 gave concrete signs of recovery, in 2015 the increase of transactions will continue, although prices seem to be still falling. Stability will be reached over the next two years. What happened in 2014 The year that we have just left behind, showed concrete signs of recovery for the Italian real estate market. After years of negative trends, the transactions increased by 3.6%....
It is hard to determine the impact Expo Milano 2015 World’s Fair has on the ongoing recovery (albeit, slow) in Milan's real estate market. Despite different perceptions, real estate brokers agree that the turmoil due to upcoming World’s Fair in Milan in May has contributed to boosting a sector that has experienced years of severe crisis. The main signs at the national level come as usual from big...
These tools may not be on the market yet, but someday they'll change your life. WHAT’S IN MY FRIDGE? That’s the question we all probably ask every day. This prototype smart fridge will read the RFID of the products and will let you know what’s in your fridge, without opening the door and wasting energy. THE MILKMAID: MILK MADE SMART Unsure if your milk is still good to drink? The Milkmaid promises...
2014 officially closed with a growth in real estate sales by 1.6%. Also the disbursement of mortgages is improving, with an increase by 9.2% if compared to the previous year. Turnaround for the housing market in Italy, which is coming back after 7 years of declines: according to ISTAT, 2014 closed with an increase by 1.6% on 2013 and a total of 594,431 sales. The increase covers all geographical areas...
With a little imagination and our suggestions your dream bedroom can meet your expectations. When decorating a new house, bedroom usually is not on the list of priorities, but this the room where you fill up your batteries, so it needs to be set up as your personal heaven. When decorating, you need to pay attention to the design of each detail. Wood, in its natural form, can meet the need of a beautiful...
Everyone loves a good gallery wall. But how do you get it right? Here are some common mistakes people make when hanging a gallery wall. 1. Not Using Various Artwork Sizes Use a couple of larger pieces to focus the eye. "I usually vary the sizes of the artwork, especially on a large wall, but I like having two or three large, important pieces to help focus the eye - and they usually tend to hover towards...
Do not be hasty in the choice and arrangement of your curtains: they are one of the most important parts in your home. Just follow these 5 simple suggestions to give your room a unique look thanks to your curtains. 1. When hanging curtains, make sure you get proper fullness: it is recommended your curtains to be twice or even two and a half times the size of the window. 2. Always hang curtains as close...