Europe

Virtual Staging in
Italy

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How virtual staging works in Italy

Italian listings are concentrated on a few national portals, and many older flats come to market empty or dated, which makes virtual staging useful for showing how they could live.

Italian law requires energy performance information in property ads, with fines for leaving it out, and consumer law prohibits misleading practices.

Where listings in Italy are seen

Immobiliare.it

Italy's largest property portal.

Idealista

Major portal for sales and rentals.

Casa.it

Long-established national portal.

Rules for edited property photos in Italy

Energy class in every ad

Under Legislative Decree 192/2005 (art. 6, para. 8), sale and rental ads in any commercial medium must state the building's energy performance indices and energy class. Omitting them can bring a fine of €500 to €3,000.

No misleading commercial practices

The Consumer Code prohibits misleading practices. Label virtually staged images and don't show renovations that haven't happened as if they had.

A summary for orientation, not legal advice. Last reviewed .

Staging tips for buyers in Italy

Label: "Arredamento virtuale"

Caption each staged image so buyers know the furniture is illustrative.

Separate staging from renovation

Older Italian flats often need work. Stage furniture, and label any virtual renovation as a concept.

Respect period features

Buyers value original floors and ceilings; keep them visible rather than covering them with virtual rugs or furniture.

Keep the APE data in the ad

Staging doesn't replace the mandatory energy information.

Pricing in Italy

DecoAI bills in US dollars: $5 for 50 credits or $12 for 150 — roughly €0.07–€0.09 per staged image. New accounts get 3 free credits.

Virtual staging in Italy: FAQ

Is virtual staging allowed in Italy?

Yes, if the ad isn't misleading. Label staged photos and include the mandatory energy class and performance indices.

What is the fine for leaving the energy class out of an Italian ad?

Under Legislative Decree 192/2005 the person responsible for the ad can be fined between €500 and €3,000.

Can I show a renovated version of an old flat?

Only as a clearly labelled concept, so buyers don't think the work has already been done.

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