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Maria ElenaGroenewoud
To Maria Elena, the perfect home isn't about perfection. It’s about creating a life layered with meaning and personal style. Through her online presence, she celebrates a timeless aesthetic, seeking the soul in every piece of furniture, art, and clothing. In doing so, she proves that true elegance doesn't need to be loud to be powerful but instead lives in thoughtful choices and quiet confidence – a philosophy evident in every corner of her home, the sophisticated outfits she proudly repeats, and her personal and witty captions.
With a professional background in interior decorating and a passion for vintage furniture, her vision extends far beyond her riverside home in Leiden, where she lives with her husband, two sons and their dog. Through Studio Maria Elena, she helps clients shape spaces full of character and soul while selling both handpicked vintage interior pieces and original Maria Elena designs to her loyal followers.
Exploring the evolution of interior styles across the decades in her book ‘Something Old, Something New’ further established her role as an inspiring voice in conscious living, reminding us that the most beautiful homes are always the ones that tell a story.