Mare Costa Rica has led a trajectory of innovation in design for Costa Rica for more than a decade. Telling stories through design and honesty has been their pilar since day one.

Mare’s founder, Maria Del Mar Echeverria, has transformed Costa Rica’s relationship with luxury. While in the past people would look towards international grounds for high-end lines, she has managed to bring these close to the country and available locally. Specializing in FF&E, or furniture, fixtures, and equipment, Mare Costa Rica ensures a holistic approach to design.

• More than the eye can see: Mare Costa Rica looks for pieces that don’t only serve a regular purpose, but that adapt to certain needs that design in the tropics must take into account. As a humid country surrounded by water, outdoor materials for instance must be chosen by someone who knows about these conditions and how they might affect different instalations. Wood expansion and marble cracking are prime examples of this.

• Every piece is unique: Mare Design Center works with materials that cannot be replicated. Pieces made with materials such as wood or marble will always have a one-of-a-kind design, no matter what. This will ensure that your home will have a special touch like no other.

• Caring is key: Realizing that no product is indestructible is essential when designing a space. That’s why Mare stands with transparency about the correct type of care for different materials needs and the potential risks they face in certain circumstances. Mare’s professional team will also guide the types of materials appropriate for certain spaces since they will vary depending on the different necessities.

• Durable is sustainable: Mare stands for sustainability and understands that what will ensure the least amount of environmental impact will be the durability of its pieces. Quality is everything when it comes to making pieces last.

• Step-by-step: Mare has constructed a step-by-step process to ensure they reach their specific client’s needs and preferences, including a look and feel and render visualization.

• There are no tendencies: Realizing that each client is unique, Mare’s trajectory seems to indicate there are no tendencies at all when it comes to creating your own space. There are as many looks and combinations as there are owners with a vision. However, Mare does recommend sticking to timeless features, ensuring long-lasting styles.