The Great British weather can frustrate from time to time. With no guarantee that the good weather will last for long, it's important to be prepared once the Sun finally arrives. With the second May bank holiday around the corner, what...
Find The Perfect Fabric For You At Utility we give you complete control over the fabric and colour of upholstery you'd like for your sofa, lounge chair or whatever it may be - it's what sets us apart from other...
International Women’s Day is the 8th March and this year the theme is #beboldforchange. So who better to choose for Designer of the Month than the late Zaha Hadid – the bold, world-leading visionary who spoke openly about the prejudices...
The 89th Academy Awards may have passed but we're ready to celebrate the often overlooked "set design" category. From James Bond to the Hunger Games, here's 9 movies that showcase Oscar-worthy interiors. The Cullen Residence, Twilight Whilst the same can't be...
Ever been surprised by somebody going the extra mile? Perhaps a stranger has given up their seat on the bus for you, or a colleague has stayed late at work to help you out? Whatever the gesture, we're guessing it...
More lustrous than silver but less showy than gold, brass can add a subtle design flair to your home. What was once considered dated and passé is now making its way into all aspects of design, as warmer metallic tones...
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...
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