Contemporary Furniture & Lighting Design Stories

A modernist dream team Alvar and Aino Aalto, a pioneering Finnish couple, left an indelible mark on the world of modern architecture and design. Born in Kuortane, Finland, in 1898 and 1894 respectively, Alvar and Aino Aalto met while studying...

Tour Tom Dixon's new studio & showroom space A former coal yard may not strike you as the most fitting location for one of the UK's leading designers to set up shop but one look inside Tom Dixon's new showroom...

Our Favourite Outdoor Garden / Patio Furniture We may not get as many Al Fresco dining opportunities as some of our more weather fortunate European neighbours but thankfully, due to advances furniture design, we can have the garden / patio...

Last Updated : December 12th 2021 Dining Chairs The right dining chairs can do wonders to your home. They'll unify the space, create a comfortable seating area, and can instantly update the room. If you spend leisurely Sundays around the...

Ludwig Mies van der Rohe Along with Le Corbusier, Walter Gropius and Frank Lloyd Wright, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe is widely regarded as the as one of the pioneers of modernist architecture. With his "less is more" approach to design...

Charlotte King, or @lepetitfika as you might know her, effortlessly blends French chic with Scandinavian soft minimalism to create a warm and inviting home with no shortage of elegance. Updated : 5th July 2021 – Having recently worked with Charlotte...

The first of its kind in many ways, the Panton S Chair was destined to be iconic. Epitomising the mood of the time, the Verner Panton S Chair design was possible due to chance: post-war advancements in technology were a...

Our favourite Arne Jacobsen designs Arne Jacobsen is fondly referred to as the grandfather of modern Danish design and widely regarded as one of the most influential architects and designers of the 20th century. Throughout his life Jacobsen made significant contributions...

Ever found yourself scrolling through your favourite interiors Instagram account and wanting to know more about the creator? Well we have - and that's exactly why we started the 'Utility Follows' series. Over the last few weeks we've caught up...

The Helsinki based Aalto residence is a living monument to the pioneering design concept conceived by the Finnish design duo. Modernism is widely considered as one of the most important new styles or philosophies in architecture and design of the...

For this week's edition of 'Utility Follows' we had the pleasure of chatting to interior blogger and author of "Scandinavian Style at Home" Allan Torp about his blog bungalow5.dk Embarrassingly, despite following Allan on Instagram for over a year, we actually...

For this week's edition of 'Utility Follows' we catch up with interiors writer & stylist Dan Hull of interiors, lifestyle & food blog 'millergrey'. We first stumbled across Dan's Instagram account about 18 months ago and since then have been marvelling...

This week's 'Utility Follows' feature is Hannah Thinnesen Trickett, founder and editor of interiors and lifestyle blog 'Hannah In The House'. Hannah's keen eye for beautiful details and the personal approach she takes to writing has made her one of our favourite sources...

In Conversation with OLVH In terms of interiors, we've seen a noticeable shift in attitudes in recent years. A new wave of young (and not-so-young) creatives have popped up and are blurring the lines between fashion, interiors and product design. They...

The Story Behind The Gun Lamp The Gun collection by Philippe Starck for Flos Lighting is an exemplary series of lamps consisting of table and floor models. The 'gun' is made of a die cast aluminum with injection-molded polymer overprint...

Photos from the Carl Hansen & Søn showroom in London's Clerkenwell Carl Hansen was a master furniture and cabinetmaker who opened his first workshop in Odense, Denmark, on October 28, 1908. Still associated with crafted wooden furniture this Danish stalwart...

With the rise in popularity of trends like Scandinavian simplicity, minimalism and slow fashion, coupled with the ever-increasing cost of living; there has been a change in how consumers are behaving. Those who aren't caught up in the fast-fashion and quick consumer...

Instagram is a never-ending source of interior inspiration but there's one brand that's doing the rounds more than others and that's Vitra. Vitra's design classics are not only world-famous, they're also Insta-famous; the Eames Plastic Chairs, the Eames Lounge Chair...

A modular sofa isn't anything new, but there has definitely been a surge in the amount of modular sofas available on the market. From the widely popular Hay Mags to the shapely Muuto Connect, there are plenty of options depending on your budget and...

Working from home can be a blessing and a curse. You get to manage your own diary, work in whatever clothing feels most comfortable and the tea round isn't quite as daunting! But you also don't get the familiar friendly-faces...

It’s summertime and, as the saying goes, the living is easy - right? That may be true if your biggest concern is what to commit to as your drink of the season (always a tough one between Pimms & cider...

https://www.lovelanebrewery.com/Liverpool. The European Capital of Culture for 2008, the birthplace of the Beatles, the home to one of the world's largest sports teams and... our home! Whether you're a Liverpool native or someone who just wants to visit Liverpool for a quick weekend getaway...