Diana Strinati Baur
I create art, ceramics and ambients that invite you to slow down and ground in the spaces you live in. From my studios in Germany and Italy, I shape objects and spaces that feel deeply human.
Studio Creations
Mixed Media Art
Ceramics
OLD WALLS NEW LIVES
A Step-by-Step Guide to Finding, Buying, and Renovating Property in Italy
Old Walls New Lives is a professional, step-by-step guide that walks you through every stage of the process, from first viewing to final signatures and move-in day. Written for expats, second-home buyers, and Italophiles who want more than a fantasy, it shows you how to make smart decisions in a system that works very differently from the US, UK, and most of Europe.
Italian Restoration Guides
Bring your Italian house dream down to earth—without losing the magic. These short, practical guides walk you through real purchase costs, honest renovation budgets, and step‑by‑step worksheets, so you can plan your project with clarity, not guesswork. Perfect for anyone who loves old walls, but wants their numbers to be just as solid as their stone
A free printable checklist to help you stress‑test any Italian property before you sign or make an offer.
The essential framework for evaluating Italian properties before you commit—so you can say yes (or no) with confidence.
Hidden Costs & Real Budgets is an 11‑page mini guide that shows you what it really costs to buy and renovate a home in Italy—without killing the dream. Drawing on real projects and local Italian numbers, it walks you through purchase fees, light/medium/full renovation budgets, and two detailed 100 m² renovation examples, so you can finally see how the costs stack up in real life. You’ll also get a simple “Reality Check” worksheet to plug in your own house size and quotes, add contingency and professional fees, and compare your dream number with your real total, giving you the clarity to say a confident yes (or no) to your Italian project
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Past Restoration Projects
200 Year Old Barn Restoration in the Black Forest
60 Year Old Village House Restoration in Piemonte, Italy
