Blog
Hands-on practice in managing renovation and design projects — case studies, checklists and standards from Pierangelo Moro.
Stages of a home renovation: the full sequence from design to handover
The stages of a home renovation in order — design, demolition, rough-in and finishing works, acceptance. Why the sequence matters and where people get it wrong.
ReadAugust 19, 2026How much an interior design project costs and what it includes
How much an interior design project costs for a flat or a house, what drives the price, how packages differ and what to check in the contract before you pay.
ReadAugust 13, 2026A renovation cost estimate: how to draw it up and check it
A renovation cost estimate for a flat — what it consists of, how to draw it up item by item, and what to check before signing the contract with a contractor.
ReadAugust 10, 2026A renovation contract: its structure clause by clause
A renovation contract — the clauses it must contain to protect your budget and the schedule. A breakdown of the document’s structure by a practising architect.
ReadAugust 6, 2026Home staging: what it is in plain words and how it works
Home staging in plain words — what it is, how it differs from renovation and interior design, which techniques work at a viewing and how to prepare a flat for sale.
ReadAugust 4, 2026Where to start a home renovation: the order of steps that saves your budget
Where to start a home renovation — the steps to take before the first purchase: design, budget, estimate, contractor. A breakdown for resale flats and new builds, from an architect.
ReadJuly 12, 2026How to choose an interior designer: a checklist from an architect’s practice
How to vet an interior designer before signing the contract: portfolio, scope of the design package, contract, design supervision. A checklist from an architect with 30 years of practice.
ReadJuly 12, 2026How to accept the finished renovation and record the defects legally
Accepting work from your builders: what to check at each stage, how to draw up a snagging report and what to rely on in a dispute with the contractor. A guide for the client.
ReadJuly 12, 2026What “turnkey renovation” really means and how not to buy empty words
“Turnkey” is not a legal term. We break down what a turnkey contract must include, where the extra charges hide and how to compare contractors’ offers.
Read