House tour : A Loft in Madrid

It's not real wood , it's a ceramic tile

I'm a big fan of wooden floors but if you think that ceramic tiles would make your home living easier than these kind of tiles are the best option you have. W-Age ceramic tiles collection by Provenza  look like real wood.

Colors, patterns and surface reflections that remind you of wood but have the structure of a tile.

The collection consists of tiles in following dimensions: 15×90, 15×60 and 60×60. 

For more information about the company visit their website here

Breakfast in a Kitchen like this one

Please, can I wake up tomorrow and have breakfast in this kitchen?

If you have a big eating area , a kitchen bench is always stylish and modern idea.

Enjoy your Saturday night!

Maria

Mix and definitely Match!

A bright example of a mix and match interior.
In this apartment  Modern design met Antique furniture, Barcelona chairs are combined with old armchairs and the result makes this home definitely unique.

ps: Notice the big,white mirror in the bathroom
What do you think? Would you a try a "mix and match" style for your place?
marimar
 

House Tour : Design made in..Greece

Can you guess the location of this house from its view?

I bet you can.

It's located on a greek island called 'Lefkada' here in Greece!

Truth is that with a natural view like this one nobody cares about the Interior design but in this case this villa this isn't true.
Notice the antique lighting in the living room
If you re from Greece , have you ever been to Lekfada?
If you're not from Greece , have you ever visited Greece?
see you all later!
marimar


 

Dining table or pool table? Both!

If you don't have the luxury to have a playroom in your home, Fusion Tables are here for you.

Pool tables disguised in modern dining tables , they are best way to enjoy both fun and style at your place. You can see the E-catalogue here

What do you think?

Would you add this piece of furniture to your apartment?

marimar

House tour : Dark Interior on a $10,000 budget

The project was simple : 

A 1,200 square feet one bedroom apartment on a $10,000 budget.

Really interesting furniture + unique colorful decorative elements make the interiors of this house one of the best moody houses I've ever seen.

Is it too dark for your taste?

Notice the Bookcase wallpaper ;)

marimar

The pink Bedroom

Are you a big fan of pink color? Well, I'm not but I think that this bedroom , I'm sharing with you today,has the right amount of pink! 

I can't stop staring at the headboard..

marimar

Your life in a container.

A living space so different than everything you have seen so far. 

Some people say that Container Architecture is the future.

Vacation home , Business office or modern apartment? 

This San Antonio,container house is build by Poteet Architects.

What do you think?

Would you put your life into a container?

ps: Notice the "green-living" concept on the roof ;)

marimar

House tour : A modern Farmhouse in Spain

Hello,Hello!
The place I'm sharing with you today was an abandoned and ruined farmhouse in Ampurdan, Spain before Eve Martinez transformed it into a Dream home.

Unique Interior, that gives me the feeling of a really modern 'Cave'!

ps: Please notice the garden table,I totally love it!

see you all later,

marimar

via digsdigs

Hermès : Fall 2011 | Menswear

It seems that Fall 2011 will be a good season for Véronique Nichanian [ Hermès Menswear designer ]

What did we notice?

• Leather jackets & pants
• Turquoise & yellow turtlenecks
• Checked two-button suits
• Leather Jumpsuit

I just want to add that I love boys in turtlenecks , needless to say colorful turtlenecks! Which one is your favorite? 
Photos via style.com
marimar

Addiction: Lace up wedges

How is your day?

Today I used Polyvore to create a new post for you:

My new addiction:

Lace up wedges + decorations I picked

What do you think?

marimar

 





















Lace up Wedges by marimarmat featuring high heel shoes

Yves Saint Laurent Hortense Wedges in Black, $537
Donna Karan Lace-up suede wedges, $750
Rosegold Catherine, $168
Artesian Aquifer Wedge, $130
Jeffrey Campbell 99 TIE, $115
Heine.de Chair, 599 EUR
sari meditation cushions - ABC Carpet & Home, $595
ANTIQUE TOOL BOX | curiosities | FLEA | Jayson Home & Garden, $395
City Views Wall Art - Set of 4 - Art Prints - Wall Art - Home Decor |..., $329
Weathered Window Pane | Decorative Window | Wisteria, $249
Wall Art - Decor: - At Home, $15
Flameless 3"x3" Pillar Candle, $7.95
Mannequin, Circa 1910 Antique dress maker's mannequin, $45
Tall Wood Lamp

White Villa in Cape Town & Feng Shui Color tips

Hello again ,

today I'd like to show you this amazing villa in Cape town, the 3rd largest city in South Africa.

Simple and Clean , white color will always be the safe way to create a stylish home.

What does Feng Shui say about White Color?




Read the tips below the photos

Styling Recipe: Bed of the weekend

photo via amydunnit

Good morning to everybody!I woke up an hour ago but sadly not in this bed,not even my own. I'm still at Thessaloniki and counting down days to go back home. How was your Saturday night? See you all later, I'm planning on showing an amazing villa.


 Maria

Victoria's Sectret office space

Are you trying hard to stay focused while working or studying? 

A neat and stylish office space is the best way to succeed.

Get inspired by this amazing Victoria's Secret office space.

If you want to create a similar office space , read her stylish tips below the photo!

Happy Saturday friends!

marimar

House tour : A window in Sweden

Look at this place. I mean take a really good look at it.

Every little detail is a small piece of a big amazing puzzle.

I can't stop looking at this window. Imagine yourself sitting at this living room,staring at the view with a hot cup of coffee in your hands. 

Thank God Sweden is far away from Greece, so I'm not able to knock on their door everyday just to sit around in their house.

What do you think? Is this place too 'ethnic' for you?
See you all later with another post!
marimar

Mirror , Mirror on the wall

If Interior Design was a book , Mirror would be a really big chapter in it.

A mirror can transform your place from small to big, from simple to stylish, from empty to full! 

image via theDecorista

So I collected a few notes about Feng Shui & the right Mirror Placement

Welcome home new,military boots.

I was just wandering around in a Zara store in Thessaloniki, when this amazing pair of brown leather military boots caught my eye.

It was love at first sight (as always) and the price helped us get closer!

It was on sale and for only 49,90€ this pair is now a part of my Shoe Collection.

Welcome home new boots!

I promise to treat you nice.

marimar

This place screams Cozy.

I can easily imagine myself living in a place like this one.

When Old meets New the result is almost always successful.

As an Interior Designer, I have to say that white walls & wooden floors create a great canvas for me.

See you later, I'm preparing another post for today ;)

marimar

Death by Closets

One of my 2011 resolutions is to finally create in my house a closet room.
These pictures are proof that Dreams do come true.
I'm starting the closet room project as soon as I go back to Athens!
stay tuned.


Maria 

Dream Bedrooms

Today I wanted to share with you two amazing bedrooms.
 I can't even imagine how it must feels to wake up in those rooms.

 Maria Matiopoulou


photos via weheartit

Dressing the man you love

What do you know about Chukka boots? Beside the fact that it's a really fun word.I bought a pair similar to Chukka shoes for John John a year ago through Asos.
Now I'm ready to buy him a second pair so I did a little research for you too.
I hope you find it interesting.

A few words about Chukka boots

• Ankle-length boots
• Two or three pairs of eyelets for lacing
• Usually made from calfskin or suede
• They were popular in the late 1940s or 1950s
• 'Chukka' comes from the game of polo

They are similar to Desert boots,worn by British forces in the Western Desert Campaign of World War II


suggested Chukka shoes

Church’s Grey Suede Desert Boots
you can buy them here

How does your Moleskine look like?

MINI PLANNERS from Moleskine ® on Vimeo.

 via this + that

The really interesting part how Rogier Wieland ( Dutch, visual artist ) made this video. Maybe this will work like an inspiration for you ;)



Making of Moleskine MINI PLANNERS VIDEO from Moleskine ® on Vimeo.

marimar

Fashionable: One shoulder is always better than two.

One Shoulder is better than two! by marimarmat 

My Topshop order arrived.

Just when I was ready to give up on my Topshop order and face the fact that my package is wondering around Athens , a miracle happened and my neighborhood Post Office found my boots. 
So here they are (two months after I ordered them) my 
Barley2 Over Knee Leather Boots , bought for 110£ .  
Sadly they are out of stock right now.

Christian Louboutin for Men

What do I want my boyfriend to wear this Spring?
Definitely this pair of high top Christian Louboutin sneakers. 
The Louis & Rantus sneakers can please all kind of fashion tastes and will be available for you on February 1st.
Be patient!
marimar

Mademoiselle Blake Lively.

A thin, invisible line has been trenspassed : from Gossip Girl sets to Fashion Shows , Blake Lively seems to be the girl that has all her Christmas wishes fulfilled! The rumors are now confirmed. 

Blake is the new face of Mademoiselle handbag. 

The campaign will be shot by Karl Lagerfeld himself and we'll enjoy the results from March. Merry 2011 Blake!
marimar