Finnish company Marimekko is most known for its colorful patterns; in fact, the bold prints of Marimekko are the first to come to mind for many when thinking about Finnish
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Unikko Pattern
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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Timo Sarpaneva
Timo Sarpaneva (1926–2006) was a renowned Finnish designer celebrated for his innovative contributions to glass, porcelain, and industrial design. Born into a family of blacksmiths, Sarpaneva’s early exposure to craftsmanship
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Mika Piirainen
A graduate of the Lahti Institute of Design, Mika Piirainen has designed for Marimekko since 1994. Over the years, his versatile collections have included clothing for women, men and children
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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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