combining our
passion for
renovations...

D&G Design: Renovating in Le Marche, Italy

...with our passion
for ITALY

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RENOVATING

VACATION HOMES IN ITALY

Whether your holiday (vacation) home in Italy is a private haven or a holiday-let (vacation rental) investment, D&G Design provides a complete service from small to medium-sized renovations, restoration and interior design.

Based in central Italy’s Le Marche region, D&G Design’s creative workforce can meet with you virtually or in this hidden corner of Italy to discuss and plan your dream holiday (vacation) home.

Overseeing the project from conception through to completion, the duo – consisting of Historic Building Restoration Specialist David and Interior Decorator and Designer Gary – offer a practical, hassle-free service, taking your property from shabby-shack to vacation-ready without the need for you to travel.

For more complex projects requiring structural changes, tiresome red tape is taken care of by native Italian speaker David, who will work with your architect, obtain quotes, source reliable local tradespeople and translate legal documents, making sure that you’re always kept well informed.

We know that time spent at your Italian vacation home is precious. Time you’d rather spend relaxing with your family than negotiating with plumbers and builders.

Let us do the hard work.

We’re ready to make your holiday home somewhere very special.

RENOVATION EXPERTS

Over 22 years of experience in renovating & restoring properties

TRUSTED TEAM

Large team of professional tradespeople & experts to carry out renovations

FULL ASSISTANCE

Full assistance & advice throughout the renovation process, including project management and updates while you are in your home country

ITALIAN SPEAKERS

Native Italian speaker David translates & updates all of your documents & communications on your behalf

BEEN THERE, DONE IT

David & Gary bought & restored their own home in Le Marche before founding D&G Design, so know first-hand the concerns you are likely to have & pre-empt any issues that may crop up!

ABOUT DAVID

Skilled craftsman David has spent 20 years specialising in historic building restoration and conservation. Alongside residential refurbishments in Spain and Italy, David has also worked on some of the UK’s most treasured buildings including St Paul’s Cathedral, Bath Abbey, Highclere Castle (Downton Abbey!) and royal residence Windsor Castle.

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ABOUT GARY

Creative Gary is a hands-on decorator and interior stylist with the practical skills to match his design flair. Working with you in the UK to reimagine your holiday home’s ideal interior – be that traditional or contemporary – Gary will bring your scheme to life in Italy, sourcing local materials and furniture or transporting your key pieces and favoured materials from the UK.

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D&G DESIGN SERVICES

BEGIN YOUR ITALIAN ADVENTURE

YOUR ITALIAN HOME RENOVATION, OUR EXPERTISE

Whether you’re still house-hunting or already hold the keys, D&G Design makes your renovation journey stress-free. From expert inspections and planning help to design visuals and skilled restorations, we take care of the hard work so you can simply arrive, unpack, and start enjoying la dolce vita.

Property Check & Quote: Expert inspection and clear costs before work begins.
Design Plans & Visuals: See your renovation dreams before they’re built.
Planning Help: Simplifying local permissions and paperwork.
Renovation & Restoration: Skilled local artisans, phased to suit you.

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GEOMETRA’S PROPERTY INSPECTION

Whether you’re ready to make an offer or book that flight to Le Marche, there’s one step you can’t afford to skip. At D&G Design, our trusted Geometra/Ingegnere makes sure your decision is the right one.

Property Inspection: Our Geometra checks every detail so you know exactly what you’re buying.
Detailed Quote: Clear costs upfront — no surprises, just the real numbers.
Property Visit: We walk through the home with you and give honest, practical advice.

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MOVE TO ITALY RETREAT

Tour homes for sale, stay in a restored farmhouse, and enjoy authentic Italian food and wine. Meet realtors, lawyers, and expats who share honest insights into life in Italy. You’ll leave with a trusted network to make your home-buying journey hassle-free.

Stay in Style: Relax at a restored 17th-century farmhouse in the Le Marche hills
House Hunting: Meet trusted agents & view homes for sale

Legal Made Simple: Learn the rules from an expert property lawyer

Renovation Insights: Get the facts from Gary, David & their geometra

Expat Advice: Hear real stories from people who’ve made the move
Food & Wine: Enjoy organic Italian meals, aperitivo & four-course dinners

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SUBSCRIBE TO OUR VIDEO SERIES

Join us as we take you behind the scenes of one of our biggest renovation projects yet – a crumbling townhouse in the historic hilltop town of Fermo, Le Marche.

📺 In this exclusive video series, you’ll see exactly what it takes to transform a tired old Italian property into a stunning home – with all the quirks, surprises, and dusty realities along the way.

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OUR ITALIAN

RENOVATION WORK

START YOUR ITALIAN JOURNEY HERE

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PRIVATE VIDEO SERIES

Go behind the scenes of our real Italian restorations with our private video series. See the wins, the headaches, and the tricks that save thousands.

FREE EBOOK

Thinking of buying in Italy? Download our free eBook, “10 Essential Tips” and learn how to avoid costly mistakes when buying and renovating your dream home.

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