Architecture and Design Magazine

News, Events, and Advice on the World of Renovation.

Scia, Cila e permessi necessari per ristrutturare

Renovation permits: a complete guide to SCIA, CILA, and free-standing building works

When renovating a home, it is important to know the building permits required for the works: when a SCIA is needed, when a CILA is required, and when no permit is necessary.
Ristrutturazione appartamento piccolo

How to Renovate a Small Apartment: Ideas and Solutions to Optimize Every Space

Renovating a small apartment means transforming every square meter into a functional, welcoming, and design-oriented space. With the right design solutions, it is possible to combine aesthetics, comfort, and practicality, maximizing the value of every room in the home.
Pavimento in parquet

Parquet flooring: solid wood, engineered, and all the options

Parquet flooring conveys both elegance and warmth, making it one of the most popular choices for both classic settings and modern interiors.
rifacimento impianto elettrico

Electrical system rewiring: costs, interventions, and regulations

Rewiring the electrical system is one of the most important interventions within a home, both to guarantee safety and to improve energy efficiency. Let’s look at what it involves and what the costs are.
light design

Bare Walls? Why Paintings Are the (Often Forgotten) Secret of True Interior Design

Paintings are not simple decorations but key elements of interior design, as they provide personality, visual balance, and harmony to spaces, transforming a house from cold to lived-in.
Consigli per ristrutturare casa, check-list iniziale

Home renovation tips: the checklist to get started

The renovation of a property requires careful and precise planning to ensure the quality of the final result. Let’s look at a checklist to help define priorities, objectives, and steps to take from the very beginning.
Interventi di ristrutturazione edilizia: manutenzione ordinaria, straordinaria e restauro

Building renovation works: ordinary maintenance, extraordinary maintenance, and restoration

From a regulatory perspective, renovation works are divided into four distinct categories, which include different types of intervention and various bureaucratic procedures: ordinary maintenance, extraordinary maintenance, conservative restoration, and building renovation.

Home railings: a guide to design and pet-friendly safety

More than just protection, a true piece of furniture. Discover how to choose the perfect railing (in glass, iron, or wood) to enhance your home, with a special guide to 100% safe solutions for dogs and cats.
vendita casa bonus ristrutturazione

Selling a house and renovation tax deductions: how it works

In the event of the sale of a property on which renovations qualifying for tax deductions have been carried out, the unused installments are transferred to the buyer.
Bonus mobili 2026 e bonus elettrodomestici

Furniture bonus and appliance bonus 2026: how to obtain the deductions

The furniture and appliance bonus, also extended for 2026, is a tax incentive designed to encourage the replacement of obsolete furniture and appliances.