'We share a modern vision'
Ideal Home UK|October 2023
Textural surfaces, eco materials and a healthy obsession with detail has allowed Enni and Teemu to design a unique home full of warmth and atmosphere
By Ruth Corbett
'We share a modern vision'

HOME NOTES

WHO LIVES HERE?

Enni and Teemu Äijälä live here with son Väinö, five. They have a design company, Äijälä & Äijälä Oy, and Enni works at Aalto University as designer in residence.

THE PROPERTY

Three-bedroom self-build semi in Helsinki.

1 “Choose a flexible sofa”

‘Our modular seating can be adapted to suit our needs, as its sections can be separated and reorganised however you wish to arrange them. Even the arms and backrests can be used to sit on, while the tough leather means it’s super practical for family life. The rich brown colour also makes it so cosy.’

BUY THE KEY PIECES

Neowall sofa by Piero Lisson for Living Divani, from £6,100, Nest. Missoni Home cushions from £135; throw, from £482, all Amara

2 “Investing in eco choices helps you save money”

‘We used oak flooring, larch for the window frames and zinc roofing, all chosen for their ecologically sound and long-lasting properties. Concrete is a favourite, too: smooth and polished for walls, and rough-hewn for tables.’

BUY THE KEY PIECES

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