Why actress Belle Mariano’s dream home doesn’t look like anyone else’s

A glimpse of Belle Mariano's dream house

By Mabuhay Studio

 

Building your dream home is never just about chasing a certain look or following what’s trending. It’s about watching a vision you’ve quietly held onto for years finally take shape and seeing every long day, every sacrifice, and every hard-earned milestone turn into something tangible. For actress Belle Mariano, that vision took two years of dedication to bring to life. And now that her dream home stands as proof of her hard work, it’s impossible not to feel proud of what she has achieved. 

A home like that deserves more than beautiful finishes. It deserves craftsmanship, intention, and a brand that understands the weight of that journey. For Belle, that partner was Industria Edition. 

A recipient of the prestigious KATHA Award, Industria Edition is known for blending timeless classics with the bold strength of metal. Their pieces do more than fill a room. They shape it. Each design carries depth and character, creating spaces that feel immersive, cohesive, and thoughtfully curated. 

Jude Tiotuico, owner and head creative designer of Industria Edition, shared that the main goal is to always create pieces that people can resonate with by working closely with artisan makers. 

“It adds naturality to things. We design with inspirations from the world and natural phenomena, then combine it with other forms and shapes,” he shared.

Indeed, stepping into Mariano's home feels like entering a gallery that was built for comfort. The color palette remains hushed—creams, soft beiges, and metals—allowing the bold, sculptural furniture to do the talking.

Photo by Belle Mariano from Instagram

The living area features a double-height ceiling and a rugged, white stone texture. This rock backdrop provides a contrast to the sleekness of the modern loft. Nestled against it is a sprawling, cream-colored sectional sofa, perfectly complemented by a pair of vibrant red accent chairs.

Photo by Belle Mariano from Instagram

The true character of the home, however, is found in the metallic details that tie the rooms together. Suspended from the high ceiling is the cluster of Starburst Pendant Lights from Industria Edition. 

The light features clusters of steel coming together to form rounded, hollow spheres made of tangled metal. True to its name, the pendant light creates a starburst effect, playing both on texture and shadows. When switched on, a warm glow passes through the hand-forged metal, casting soft, celestial patterns across the stone walls.

Starburst Pendant Light by Industria Edition

Photo by Belle Mariano from Instagram

The attention to detail begins even as you step into the entrance. Mariano’s massive, horizontal-slatted wooden pivot door is adorned with a Hammered Bespoke Door Handle by Industria Edition. Shaped like a long, winding branch that stretches nearly the height of the door, the handle is a literal interpretation of Tiotuico’s philosophy of natural inspiration. It is a rugged, tactile piece of art that signals the entrance to a world that is entirely, uniquely hers.

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