The Unikko pattern is Marimekko’s most iconic design. The splashy print came about after Armi Ratia announced that Marimekko did not manufacture floral prints. Maija Isola, always the trailblazer and
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Transformation Tuesday: Modern Makeover with Marimekko Pillows
A change in paint color and a few accessories can completely transform a room! Tanya’s Lake house looked a little bland when she first moved in. The lake house was
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Modern Coffee Table Stylings
Take a look at these modern coffee table stylings and get creative with styling your coffee tables. Double coffee tables. With the right tables, two coffee tables can look twice as
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Modern Tablescapes: Vote For Your Favorite
Just yesterday, we had an exciting design competition in our AlwaysMod store to celebrate the grand opening. We pitted three people against each other, gave each of them the same
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Marimekko Wall Hangings – How-to Guide
Marimekko fabrics are considered by many as artwork. So, how do you bring this “art” into your home? One great way is to create wall hangings. Using fabric as wall
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A Modern Minneapolis Condo Catches Our Eye
Image courtesy of Meet Minneapolis/Lane Pelovsky We’re always on the lookout for iconic designs in real-life use, especially when they pop up so close to our home base here in
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Inside Marimekko Headquarters (Part 1 of 5)
Cover image via Visitnordic *EDIT* Unfortunately, due to a change in policy, we had to remove some of these photos. We hope to add more at a later date. Pictured
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How to Mix & Match Marimekko
If there’s one thing Marimekko is known for, it’s those big, bold prints that we love. As much as we adore them, knowing how to work with such powerful patterns
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Aalto Vase
The Aalto Vase is one of the most iconic glassware pieces in Finnish design. Created by Alvar Aalto, the vase was originally designed for the Karhula-Iittala glassworks factory in 1936.
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Design Companies
Finnish design companies have gained international recognition for their exceptional craftsmanship, innovation, and distinct design sensibilities. Two notable examples are Marimekko and iittala. Both Marimekko and iittala have made significant
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