We've recently given you our colour trend predictions for 2017. Now it's time to take a closer look at them individually, starting with one of our favourites - Hazelnut. Whilst pale woods and tan leathers surged in popularity last year, we...
If there's one thing we're looking forward to more than anything in 2017 it's new colour trends. Whilst there's been lots of hype around Pantone's Colour of the Year - Greenery, we thought we'd bring your attention to another, more...
Design For Everyone We thoroughly believe the mantra that "Design For Everyone", so we thought we would put together a handy list of 15 design icons under £350 that are currently available at Utility. Now we know £350 is by no...
You might have already noticed that hygge is hitting it big this autumn. But what exactly is it? Pronounced Hoo-ga, Hygge is a Danish word that roughly translates to mean cosiness, conviviality, kinship and intimacy. ‘To Hygge’ means to light...
Clara von Zweigbergk Swedish born Clara von Zweigbergk boasts an impressive CV. She studied graphic design and illustration in Sweden (Beckmans School of Design in Stockholm) before continuing her studies in the USA (Art Center College of Design in Pasadena...
Here at Utility we’re huge lovers of all things design, so when we recently took a trip to California we couldn’t help but fawn over the stunning Palm Springs and L.A architecture that has become so synonymous with the finest...
Set in a high-stakes fictional law firm in New York City, Suits boasts a cast of charismatic and formidable personalities. Whether you’re drawn to the brilliance of Mike Ross, the sharp wit of Donna Paulsen, or the larger-than-life presence of...
A change in copyright law has now come into effect in the UK, which looks to protect classic designs from imitation. The repeal of section 52 of the Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988 came into effect on 28 July...
There’s been a growing trend over the past few years of people working from home. This is for a number of reasons; more people owning their own business or freelancing, better communication and technology reducing the need for people to...
Buying your first home is an incredibly exciting, albeit stressful and expensive time. It can also be quite overwhelming with how much you need to do, from organising internet and council tax to informing everyone of your new address and...
Cecilie Manz is a leading figure in the Design industry, having exhibited all over the world, won numerous awards and designed for major brands including Fritz Hansen, Muuto, Lightyears and Iittala. Born in the Odsherred region of Denmark in 1972...
As a key influencer of the 'Danish Modern' movement, Hans J. Wegner helped change the general public's view of furniture in the 1950s and 1960s, making mid-century Danish design popular on an international scale. With a deep understanding of the need for...
Top 5 must-haves to create the perfect retro office There are few TV shows as stylish as Mad Men, and our viewing schedules are nowhere near as fashionable now the show has come to an end. Fans of the show...
What springs to mind when you think of a rocking chair? The porches of Texan homes? The dusty living rooms of elderly relatives? Leave the stereotypes behind as we explore why rocking chairs still rock and the great health benefits...
2015 ended with the passing of the iconic, award-winning designer Richard Sapper, who died on the 31st December at the age of 83. Born in 1932 in Munich, his design career began in the styling department of Daimler Benz in...
Christian Dell was a German silversmith and designer, born in Offenbach am Main, Hesse, in 1893. From 1922-1925, he worked as a foreman of the metal workshop in Bahaus University, Weimar, at a time when Germany's defeat in World War I...
How to choose the right dining table for your home? Great dining tables can transform the look, feel and character of your dining space. However, choosing the right one can be tricky if you don’t know what you’re looking for. Here...
Despite being criticised in his own time for having "no identifiable style", Eero Saarinen is now widely considered one of the most influential industrial designers of the 20th century. One explanation for the criticism is that Saarinen adapted his "neofuturistic" vision to each individual client...
Self-taught British designer Tom Dixon didn’t follow a conventional route into design. Born in Tunisia in 1959 and raised in London, he left art school early and found his way into making through welding, picked up while repairing a motorbike...
Born in the small Italian village of San Lorenzo in 1915, Bertoia’s talents were recognised early on as the local brides would ask him to design their wedding day linen embroidery patterns. At the age of 15, Harry (named Arri...
Top Scandinavian Furniture Picks Scandinavian Design has been admired, coveted and emulated the world over since the movement first emerged with some breathtaking designs in the 1950s - which challenged convention. Based on the principles of pure beauty through light colour palettes...
Born in New York in 1907, the son of a French-Italian father and an American mother, the architect, furniture, textile and interior designer Alexander Girard (more affectionately known as Sandro) is best known for his work for Herman Miller (1952...
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