Furnishing Your New Home in Italy? Start with Custom Drapes.

Moving into your dream home in Italy is a once-in-a-lifetime experience—whether it's a villa in Lake Como, a medieval townhouse in San Gimigniano, a historic apartment in Florence, or a restored villa in the Tuscan countryside. But before you start shopping for furniture, there’s one detail that can instantly transform your space: custom-made drapery.

A soft and delicate color palette at this villa in Lake Como, by interior designer 131design.

Why Custom Drapery Comes First in Italian homes

Unlike many modern homes abroad, traditional Italian architecture often features tall windows, arched frames, and irregular walls. These elements, while beautiful, require tailored window treatment solutions to enhance their character and functionality.

Choosing your drapery first sets the tone for the entire interior. It influences your color palette, light control, privacy, and overall aesthetic. Whether you’re restoring a villa in Italy or styling a contemporary apartment, curtains are more than an accessory—they’re a foundation.

Tailored Window Treatment in Tuscany: More Than Just Fabric

At FIVE ATELIER, we specialize in made-to-measure window treatments in Tuscany and beyond, working closely with international homeowners and interior designers. We understand the unique challenges of restoration projects in Italy, from preserving architectural integrity to managing remote installations.

We work with natural linens, luxurious wools, sheers, and blackout linings—all hand-selected and sewn by our artisan team in Florence. Each project is tailored not just to the window, but to the lifestyle and vision of the homeowner.

Custom drapery with embroidered border at Belmond Hotel Castello di Casole in Tuscany

Interior Design in Tuscany: Embracing the Landscape

Designing a home in Tuscany means embracing natural beauty, soft light, and historic charm. Your window treatments should frame those views—not block them. Think flowing linen panels in earthy tones, or soft sheers that allow the golden Tuscan light to filter through.

Whether you're working with an interior designer in the wine regions of Chianti or Val d'Orcia or coordinating a renovation from abroad, we provide full-service support—from fabric selection and measurement to production and installation.

Our Advice for Furnishing Your Italian Home

1. Start with the architecture – Look at how light moves through your home and where privacy is needed.

2. Choose natural materials – They pair best with stone floors, wood beams, and terracotta walls.

3. Let your drapery guide the palette – Soft textures and muted tones are timeless and flexible.

4. Essential to your home’s atmosphere - Made-to-measure drapery, flooring, wall color and the lighting sets the mood.

5. Plan for lead times – Custom renovation work in Italy takes time, especially for the restoration of villas. Get your drapery maker on board early to avoid delays.

   

   Contemporary design details blend beautifully with historical architecture in this project by Paola Moretti.

Working with FIVE ATELIER

Whether you're an expat furnishing a home in Italy or Switzerland, or a designer managing a project from abroad, we act as your on-the-ground partner. Our atelier delivers expert craftsmanship, trusted service, and a deep understanding of the Italian aesthetic as well as complexity of historic villas and architecture. Contact us for custom drapes in Italy and beyond.