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When we moved to Como after 25 years abroad, l knew we needed professional help for our new home. […] Having moved homes frequently, we had also accumulated a lot of furniture, paintings, rugs, lamps, etc. Paola had a very difficult task: to design spaces that flow and look uncluttered and modern, while incorporating aspects of our existing possessions and honouring the house’s historic details. […] Paola has a fantastic eye and really instilled a sense of understated luxury throughout the house, carefully selecting wall colours, fabrics, textures and statement items, all of which came together beautifully. Finally, Paola works with the very best people. The builders, electricians, plumbers, glass, mirror, marble experts, the upholsterer and the furniture maker – all were professional, highly competent and had a real attention to detail. Thank you very much Paola, our home wouldn’t be the same without you!
I am a doctor and live far from Lugano, there was absolutely no time for close work with a designer, my wife chose the main direction in design.
Paola decorated our apartment perfectly: furniture, wallpaper, lamps, bed linen, even toys for children were bought with a hundred percent hit the target, the color of the walls, lighting, carpets, everything gives the opportunity to relax the eye and thoughts.
Paola helped with the installation of cameras, changes in electricity, which is also important, not only decor but also technical issues were resolved.
We selected her with no reservations, since we were immediately captivated by her sharp acumen, creative ideas and warm personality. As she proposed ideas and renderings, we meticulously selected materials under her harmonious guidance, extending the project from the living room to an amazing master suite with a spa-like combination of bedroom, walk-in closet and bathroom.
Most importantly, Paola and her team helped us oversee every phase of the work remotely, which was invaluable. Not only is Paola gifted as a creative designer, she is also extremely knowledgeable about construction details, ensuring flawless installation from tiles to furniture assembly.
Paola is truly a gem and her team always delivers top quality service.
Paola has competed two projects for us. One was a home staging and the other was a restructuring and staging go our home in Sicily. She did a terrific job in both cases. She is particularly good at being able to create a harmonious and relaxing environment.
She completely transformed our home. The living room that functioned as a corridor before and nobody wanted to stay there. Now it has become the heart of the house, it is stylish but at the same time extremely comfortable and homely.
The other project was to stage a house for vacation rentals and photos.
She worked within our limited budget and a very short time frame to get everything done in a very practical and attractive way.
Professional and attentive to every detail, she supported us from the initial layout of the spaces to the fabric choice for the cushion on the last armchair in the last room.
Thanks to her, we understood the difference between a home that is simply beautiful and one that is carefully designed down to the very last centimetre. Nothing is left to chance — even when faced with dreaded, unexpected issues on site, she always finds solutions that feel intentional rather than improvised, and without affecting the budget.
The result: we now live in our dream home. We couldn’t imagine going through another renovation without her.
Sig.ra Favretto hat unsere Wohnung in Lugano in ein cosy hideaway verwandelt, ich welches ich nach meinen Reisen immer gerne zurückkehre um meine Batterien aufzutanken.
Sie hat es ausgezeichnet verstanden unsere Ideen und Vorschläge zu ordnen, zu designen und diese auch hervorragend umzusetzen.
Ein grosses Dankeschön hier auch an den Schreinermeister.
Ein Künstler!
Her attention to detail has been meticulous, ensuring all work has been of the highest quality.
She has been available at all times to help and address concerns, which has been a huge comfort to us.
Having someone you can trust to take responsibility on your behalf in your absence is essential when involved in a project abroad.
For us, Paola has been that person and we feel lucky to have found her.
A very serious and skilled professional, she carried out the work with the utmost dedication and punctuality.
She managed to create elegant and comfortable spaces, leaving no detail overlooked, and succeeded in perfectly combining the renovation with the history of the house, our family, and the local area.
The B&B we created consistently receives top-rated reviews!
I highly recommend her.
I contacted Paola because, after fifteen years without any significant changes, it was time to renew my home.
More than just an aesthetic intervention, it was a spiritual journey: Paola listens to spaces, gently untangling knots and harmonising interiors and inner life.
She turned the project into a humanistic mission, blending practicality, a refined sense of beauty, and extraordinary psychological sensitivity.
Today, my home truly reflects my life’s journey.
I wholeheartedly recommend her for her effectiveness, taste, and profound humanity.
