The right expertise, wherever the project needs it.
Italian Spaces provides independent sourcing, supplier intelligence and local coordination across the Italian market.
Engagements can begin with a single sourcing question or extend across multiple project packages.
Project Discovery & Sourcing Strategy
Before looking for answers, understand the question.
Effective sourcing begins before the first supplier is contacted. We work with the project team to understand design intent, specifications, technical requirements, budget, programme and commercial priorities. This creates a clear foundation for approaching the Italian market.
Typical scope — Project brief review · Specification review · Category mapping · Sourcing priorities · Preliminary market assessment · Sourcing strategy
Supplier & Maker Sourcing
Find the capability, not simply the name.
The most visible company is not necessarily the most appropriate company. We research the Italian market to identify makers whose capabilities align with the specific requirements of the project. The result is a considered shortlist rather than an overwhelming catalogue.
Selection can consider — Design compatibility · Technical capability · Quality · Customisation · Production capacity · Relevant project experience · Lead times · Export readiness · Commercial positioning · Long-term suitability
RFQ & Commercial Coordination
Make comparison meaningful.
Quotations are only useful when the underlying requirements are understood consistently. Italian Spaces supports structured communication between project teams and potential suppliers, helping clarify specifications, coordinate RFQs and organise the information required for evaluation. Commercial decisions remain with the client and appointed project team.
Typical scope — RFQ coordination · Supplier communication · Quotation collection · Commercial comparison · Technical clarification · Sample requests · Alternative proposals · Meeting coordination
Samples & Material Coordination
Decisions become easier when materials become tangible.
From finishes and stone samples to furniture materials and mock-ups, physical evaluation often plays a critical role in selection. We coordinate sample requests and communication with Italian partners, helping the project team move from digital specification to informed material decisions.
Factory & Maker Access
Meet the people behind the product.
Some decisions deserve more than a catalogue or video call. Italian Spaces creates targeted access to factories, workshops, showrooms and specialist makers relevant to the project. Visits are built around project requirements — not generic tourism.
Typical scope — Maker selection · Appointment coordination · Visit itinerary · Factory meetings · Showroom visits · Language and meeting support · Follow-up
Project & Production Coordination
Selection is only the beginning.
Once a supplier is appointed, clear communication becomes even more important. Where required, Italian Spaces remains a local coordination point between the project team and Italian partners — supporting production communication, technical requirements, documentation and preparation for delivery and installation.
For packages requiring specialist installation, site attendance or manufacturer supervision, we help coordinate the requirements between the manufacturer, project team, contractor and appointed site professionals.
Typical scope — Technical communication · Production follow-up · Milestone visibility · Factory communication · Documentation support · Installation coordination · Manufacturer site attendance coordination · Inspection coordination with appointed specialists · Logistics interface
Direct relationships. Transparent advice.
Where appropriate, product contracts are established directly between the client and selected suppliers.
Italian Spaces is engaged for professional sourcing, advisory and coordination services. This structure supports our independence and keeps the commercial relationship between the project and the maker clear.
