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Houzz, the world’s leading platform for home renovation and design, today launched a dedicated website for Italy, www.houzz.it, and app for Italian iOS users. Strong local demand for the Houzz offering, as well as interest in Italian design from Houzz users all over the world, prompted the company’s expansion into Italy.
Even prior to localization, over 100,000 Italian homeowners were already using the Houzz site and apps every month to find design inspiration, get advice from the largest home community on the web, source products, research and hire home professionals, and manage home projects from start to finish. Italian trade professionals are already active on Houzz as well, with over 3,000 home professionals using the site to showcase their work, build their brands and reach new clients. Globally, Houzz has grown organically to more than 30 million monthly unique users, 90 percent of whom are homeowners, and over 700,000 active home renovation and design professionals in more than 60 categories including architects, interior designers, construction professionals, artisans, landscape designers, and more.
Houzz is free and easy to use, removing the barriers between those looking to design their home and the professionals who can help them do so with technology.
By using Houzz.it, Italian homeowners and design lovers can:
For Italian trade professionals, Houzz provides the ability to showcase their work, gain visibility for their brand, and expand their client base, both locally and internationally. Professionals can also leverage Houzz technology to collaborate with clients at all stages of a project.
Adi Tatarko, Houzz cofounder and CEO said: “Our mission from day one has been to deliver the best technology and experience for home renovation and design by addressing every aspect of the process. As we expand internationally, Italian design has a major role in the global design language that Houzz is facilitating. The entire community at Houzz is excited to learn more about the Italian designs from elegant Mediterranean villas in Capri to incredible lofts in Milan and cozy family houses in the Italian countryside. We’re thrilled to provide Italian users and professionals with dedicated local content and the technology to make the remodeling and design process more fun and productive. We also look forward to connecting Italian professionals and homeowners with our community around the world.”
Houzz has established a dedicated team led by the Managing Director Mattia Perroni to help both professionals and homeowners get the most from the new Italian platform.
About Houzz
Houzz is the leading platform for home remodeling and design, providing people with everything they need to improve their homes from start to finish – online or from a mobile device. From decorating a small room to building a custom home and everything in between, Houzz connects millions of homeowners, home design enthusiasts and home improvement professionals across the country and around the world. With the largest residential design database in the world and a vibrant community empowered by technology, Houzz is the easiest way for people to find inspiration, get advice, buy products and hire the professionals they need to help turn their ideas into reality. Headquartered in Palo Alto, CA, Houzz also has international offices in London, Berlin, Sydney, Moscow and Tokyo. For more information, visit www.houzz.it.