I LOVE the Finnish brand Marimekko and everything they produce. Their bold patterns and color choices are iconic and you’ve probably seen them regularly in many of our favorites and recommendations.
Did you know ‘Marimekko’ translates to “Mari’s Dress” in Finnish? The company’s founder, Armi Ratia (1912-1979), started out in the 50s to break from the restrictive fashion at the time and began “making liberating dresses in abstract patterns in vibrant colours for women who are bold in expressing their personality through their choice of attire.” Read more about her story here. Since then the company has evolved into a prominent lifestyle brand for fashion, handbags and accessories, as well as home decor.
Read on to find our roundup of favorites from Marimekko!
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Many of us are sprucing up our homes and planning to decorate for spring. Our Marimekko roundup highlights many home decor items that are perfect for new additions and finishing touches. You may even consider replacing some items like the old dish towels and oven mitts hanging sadly in the kitchen!
Marimekko for Your Kitchen and Dining
While we’re on the topic of oven mitts, choose from this oven mitt or this pot holder for pops of bright flowers in the kitchen. Or maybe you need a new set of dishtowels. The deep magenta and orange hues add a pleasant statement anywhere they hang.
Switch your current placemats to these bold prints. Add these plates or these and some glass tumblers or mugs to complete the table setting. The magic of Marimekko design is that there is no wrong combination of prints and colors! You can mix and match any design and surprise yourself in seeing that they somehow complement each other.
If you’re heading out for a picnic or plan to throw a party at home, make a theme out of Marimekko and use these paper napkins (1, 2, 3) as the source of your inspiration.
For Your Bedroom
Simple additions like wallpaper and new bedding create an entirely new atmosphere to a room. And we love a great accent wall! Use this striped wallpaper or floral mural to create a vibrant mood. Moreover, add these striped sheets on this comforter set and you will have encapsulated our Marimekko spirit.
Marimekko for the Minimalists
For those not so inclined to bold colors, Marimekko also offers neutral pieces that add the perfect amounts of pattern. There are cream colored hand towels or a chestnut colored polka dotted one, a beige polka dotted bath towel, an off-white and beige throw, a black and white floral bed sheet set, and these subtle pink vases (1, 2). Patterns and textures provide subtle accents in neutral pieces.
For the Everyday
Maybe you can’t make such dramatic changes at the moment. There are still ways to make big impacts with small changes. Switch up your bath towels for some red florals or red and pink stripes. You’ll feel like you rolled into Candyland! Or you can add these fun slippers to your everyday loungewear and carry a colorful tote bag on your weekly trips to the market. Switch up your makeup bag or create a smaller one for everyday use. Although we may have less reasons to go out these days, when the occasion arises, carry a chic clutch instead of a big purse.
Marimekko Dresses and Fashion
Embrace your inner Marimekko spirit and create your very own wonderland of vibrant colors and prints.
Marimekko Fabrics
One of my favorite parts of this bold Finnish brand is they also sell fabrics! This way you can give your home decor a fresh DIY makeover in full Marimekko style.
