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Discover the principles behind the centuries-old Japanese art of floral design. Vase pictured: Fritz Hansen Ikebana Vase, available today at Utility. ‘Ikebana is often translated to Japanese floral art of flower arrangement,’ says Tomoko Sempo Yanagi, an ikebana professor and...

Introducing the unique To-Tie table lamp from Milanese designer Guglielmo Poletti, for FLOS Lighting. Photography Bea De Giacomo Italian designer Guglielmo Poletti describes himself as a proponent of "self-explanatory" design, and his first-ever lighting design, To-Tie, couldn't be more self-explanatory...

Committed to quality, design, and sustainability, Danish design brand Bolia offers an extensive range of modern furniture that reflects the Scandinavian design tradition of simplicity, functionality, and quality craftsmanship. Who are Bolia? Founded in 20000, Bolia is a Danish furniture...

The Tulip Table has been in constant production since its design in 1956 and, like all true design classic interior pieces, it has endured the test of time. Who designed the Tulip Table? The son of esteemed Finnish architect, Eliel...

A design icon that shaped the history of Modernism, the Flos Arco Floor Lamp celebrates 60 years in the spotlight.  What is the Flos Arco Floor Lamp? Manufactured by the iconic Italian lighting brand, Flos, the Arco Lamp is a...

What is Scandinavian Style Interior Design? Scandinavian interior design - you probably already know exactly how this popular style feels. This clean, calm and inviting interior trend is as beautiful as it is timeless. But what actually is Scandi style...

A masterpiece with icon status, the Ant Chair is one of Fritz Hansen’s best selling designs. With an instantly recognisable silhouette, the Fritz Hansen Ant Chair is delicate and elegant yet boasts remarkable strength and comfort. Designed by Arne Jacobsen...

Designed by Konstantin Grcic in 1998, the Mayday light from Flos Lighting is a much-loved & highly versatile modern lamp that's stood the test of time. Featuring a minimal and instantly recognisable silhouette, the Flos Mayday light embodies an industrial...

Explore the Endless Possibilities of Montana's Striking Modular Storage Systems This year Montana celebrates 40 years of iconic furniture design. A pioneer of sustainability, the company creates innovative storage solutions, designed with style, function and versatility at the centre. Who...

A design classic, for good reason. The USM Haller system offers limitless adaptability with timeless style and unrivalled quality. For over 50 years, USM have operated under their core values of innovation, precision and quality. Their main export, the USM...

Achille Castiglioni is an internationally acknowledged master of design. Born in 1918, during his fifty-two-year career, Castiglioni designed and collaborated on almost 150 objects, including many of our favourite lighting designs from Flos. MoMA in New York features 14 of...

What is Japandi? As the name suggests, Japandi is a hybrid trend that combines aspects of Scandinavian design with Japanese style. As you know, here at Utility we’re not big fans of the word “trend” but Japandi goes deeper than...

AYTM (pronounced like the English word "item") offer a new perspective on luxurious Scandinavian design. AYTM is a modern Danish design brand who offer a new perspective on luxurious Scandinavian design through a bold collection of beautifully crafted furniture, contemporary lighting...

Inspired by Japanese details, graphic Bauhaus art and the unpretentious way artist treat materials, Kristina Dam Studio takes a sculptural approach Nordic minimalism. Kristina Dam graduated from The Royal Danish School of Fine Arts, Architecture and Design in Copenhagen and her great...

3 of our favourite small spaces and what we can learn from them. Spending more time at home is something we've all been faced with recently and it's got us thinking about how to make the most of our spaces...

'To me, maximalism is the epitome of the passion, power and joy that can be expressed through a room, and is a much needed switch up from the long-serving minimalism, boho and farmhouse norms. Glamour and luxury are making their...

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...

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...

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...

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...