Frequently Asked Questions: Italian Interior Design and Italian Furniture from Milan
Esperiri is an Italian interior design studio and Italian furniture supplier based in Milan. Here you will find the questions our clients ask most often, about our studio, interior design, Italian furniture from Milan, materials, delivery and installation, each with a short answer and a link to the page where we answer it in full. If your question is not here, contact our team.
About Esperiri
Who is Esperiri Milano, and how is it different from a classic interior design studio?
An Italian interior design studio that is also an Italian furniture supplier: design, furniture, windows, doors and materials come from one team. Read more
Who founded Esperiri Milano, and what is their background?
Architect Rachele Pellegatta and business developer Alberto Quinteri, in Milan in 2016, drawing on three generations in Italian furniture. Read more.
Where is Esperiri's studio, and can I visit it?
Architect Rachele Pellegatta and business developer Alberto Quinteri, in Milan in 2016, drawing on three generations in Italian furniture. Read more.
Does Esperiri work with clients who live outside Italy?
Yes, many of our clients build or furnish homes abroad, from New York and Los Angeles to Lagos, Singapore and Hong Kong. Read more.
Why should I choose Esperiri rather than a local luxury interior designer?
Because design and supply stay in the same hands, with direct access to Italian furniture manufacturers. Read more.
Has Esperiri worked on projects similar to mine, and where?
Yes, on four continents: villas, penthouses and apartments from Porto Cervo and St. Moritz to Doha, Lagos and Singapore. Read more.
Interior design and renovation
What exactly does Esperiri's interior design service include?
Interior architecture, moodboards and 3D renderings, continuing into the supply of furniture, windows, doors and materials, and site management. Read more.
Can Esperiri design my home if I never come to Milan?
Yes, our architects develop the whole project through video calls and email, with renders and a sample box sent to your home. Read more.
Does Esperiri have a signature style?
No: every project follows its owner’s taste, with endless combinations of stones, woods, models and finishes. Read more.
Can Esperiri design a single room, or only a whole home?
Both: a kitchen, a master suite or a terrace, or an entire home from layout to the last accessory. Read more.
Can Esperiri manage the full renovation of my home in Italy?
Yes, from architectural concept to site management and furniture installation, as a single turnkey project. Read more.
How are Esperiri's fees structured?
Every project receives a tailored proposal after the first meeting, based on its scope. Read more.
Italian furniture and brands
Which Italian furniture brands can Esperiri supply?
More than 800 Italian brands, including Cassina, Molteni&C, Minotti, B&B Italia and Boffi, plus selected international names. Read more.
Why buy Italian brands through Esperiri rather than directly from the brand?
Most brands do not sell to private clients; Esperiri consolidates orders from different manufacturers and combines the best of each. Read more.
What does buying luxury Italian furniture with Esperiri include?
The guidance of an interior designer, one consolidated order from many brands, and installation of technical products. Read more.
How do I order a product I find in Esperiri's catalogue?
Ask for a quotation: a designer checks configuration, size and finishes, then Esperiri orders and follows production. Read more.
What if I cannot find on Esperiri's website the product I am looking for?
Ask anyway: the catalogue is a selection, and what does not exist can be made to measure. Read more.
Why would I choose custom-made furniture from Esperiri for my home?
To have one-of-a-kind pieces made by Italian artisans for a specific room, with no limit on finishes. Read more.
Can I select Italian furniture for my rooms on my own with Esperiri and see what it would cost?
Yes, as a first exploration: our trade area builds a budget room by room, before you work with a designer. Read more.
Kitchens, bathrooms, doors and materials
Which Italian kitchen brands does Esperiri supply?
Above all Boffi, Molteni&C and Arclinea, designed to measure and installed by Esperiri’s Italian craftsmen. Read more.
Does Esperiri supply windows, doors and materials as well as furniture?
Yes: Italian windows, interior and entrance doors, boiserie, marble, natural stone and wood for floors and walls. Read more.
Can Esperiri supply the vanity, sanitaryware, taps and marble together for the whole bathroom?
Yes, with marble or stone cut to measure in Italy, all coordinated and shipped together. Read more.
Can Esperiri design a walk-in closet with display for bags, watches and jewellery?
Yes: lit glass cabinets, display shelves and velvet-lined drawers, designed to measure. Read more.
Which marbles, woods and fabrics does Esperiri use in a luxury living room?
From Calacatta Oro, Cipollino or a classic Carrara to Macassar ebony, silk velvets and hand-painted wallpapers. Read more.
Choosing without travelling, or in Milan
Can I choose and order Italian furniture without travelling to Milan?
Yes: photorealistic renders of your rooms and samples sent by express courier let you decide from home. Read more.
What is Esperiri's Furniture Shopping Tour?
A guided journey through Italian showrooms, workshops and production sites with an Esperiri interior designer. Read more.
Can I see the collections in person at Esperiri's showrooms in Milan?
Yes, Esperiri has several showrooms in the centre of Milan. Read more.
Can Esperiri accompany me to Milan Design Week?
Yes, when you have an active or concrete project with Esperiri. Read more.
Delivery, installation and warranty
How long does it take to receive Italian furniture ordered through Esperiri?
Production takes 6 to 12 weeks; delivery time depends on sea or air shipping and on your location. Read more.
Is it better to order a single piece or a consolidated shipment?
Single pieces are possible, but a consolidated order in a dedicated container is safer and lowers the cost of each piece. Read more.
Who pays customs and import duties when I buy from Esperiri abroad?
Esperiri sells on DAP terms: duties and import taxes are paid by the client to the local customs. Read more.
What happens if a piece arrives damaged, and how does the warranty work?
All Risk insurance covers transport, and products carry a two-year warranty against manufacturing defects. Read more.
Who measures and installs an Esperiri kitchen if I live abroad?
Esperiri’s Italian craftsmen, or your trusted installers under Esperiri’s direction. Read more.
Which countries does Esperiri deliver Italian furniture and materials to?
Worldwide, with white glove delivery, from London and Monaco to New York, Dubai, Singapore and Sydney. Read more.
Architects, developers and hotels
I already have an architect. Can I work with Esperiri just for furniture and materials?
Yes, Esperiri often works purely as an Italian furniture supplier, while the design stays with your architect. Read more.
Does Esperiri also work with architects, developers and hotels?
Yes, with FF&E procurement, sample flat interiors and luxury home staging. Read more.
Does Esperiri offer a trade area for architects and interior designers?
Yes, a trade area where professionals browse products and finishes and build projects room by room. Read more.
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