Contemporary Furniture & Lighting Design Stories

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...

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...