MINNA PARIKKA

‘Everybody has been asking me how did the building project go (expecting for another building nightmare story). Honestly the project went really smoothly and there were no major difficulties or set backs. Sure, building such a special house takes time and patience and sometimes you have to be flexible to change plans on the go. As en entrepreneur and a designer I have been managing similar projects for the last 17 years, just the end product being different to such a large scale project where so many products and makers came together. My worry of how will I be perceived as a woman managing a project like this was totally unnecessary. Everyone involved were so respectful and wanted to do their best for the building to be the a success. Only once a person over the phone asked me if she could talk to a man instead. 😆’ @villaluellabyminnaparikka #villaluella #minnaparikka #pinkhouse 📷 @katrikapanen

Dream bathroom in pink and gold ’One of my favourite spaces in Villa Luella is our spa area. Me and my daughter enjoy taking a sauna and a bath on a daily basis which makes us relax and connect after a day out in the nature. My long term dream has been to design a pink bathroom. I did not want to make it just candy pink but I wanted to add texture with powdery toned tiles and wood panelling creating a modern bathroom. The most amazing objects are the bath tub, sink and the toilet seat that are custom made from dyed wood composite and resin. I wanted to combine wood panelling and wide blank sauna seats with a pink sauna stove and pink glass sauna door to create the ultimate sauna experience with personality.' Photos @katrikapanen #villaluella #minnaparikka #pinkhouse #pinkvilla @villaluellabyminnaparikka Commercial collaboration: Showers, taps and the kitchen sink by TAPWELL @tapwell Bath tub, toilet seats and wash basins by WOODIO @woodiodesign Cabinet by PUUSTELLI @puustelli Cabinet top by DURAT @duratdesign Bathroom pink glass doors by ESSIS BY LASILINKKI @essisbylasilinkki Bathroom tiles by PUKKILA @pukkilan_laatat Sauna stove by VETO @vetokiuas Sauna seats by KARAVA @karava_tunteepuun Fixed lighting by SAAS INSTRUMENTS @saasinstruments Sockets and power switches by SCHNEIDER ELECTRICS @schneiderelectric

Celebration of wood and 50 shades of pink ‘I wanted to create a house that celebrates the beautiful Finnish Archipelago views, wood as a building material and my own personality. This house is meant to be here for me and my daughter to enjoy all of our lives. Even though the colour palette has been restricted to wood and shades of pink I wanted to have a space that has a minimal and zen feel to it. Bare minimum of furniture were carefully selected to fit our needs and the feel of the building. All of them are high quality designer statement pieces that will last time.’ Villa Luella’s interior designed by Minna Parikka More details about #villaluella @villaluellabyminnaparikka #pinkvilla #pinkhouse Photos @katrikapanen Commercial collaborations: Villa Luella build by FINNLOG @finnlog_finland Wooden floor by AUSTRIA WOODS @austriawood_edeldielen Stairs by GRADO @gradoportaat Interior birch plywood panel by PUUMERKKI @puumerkki Bedroom doors by AVEC OVET www.avec-ovet.fi Tile stove by GABRIEL and pipe by HÄRMÄ AIR @tiileri @harmaair Kitchen by PUUSTELLI @puustelli Dishwasher by FISHER&PAYKEL @fisherpaykel Hob with a fan by DE DIETRICH @dedietrichelectromenager Showers, taps and the kitchen sink by TAPWELL @tapwell Bath tub, toilet seats and wash basins by WOODIO @woodiodesign Bathroom pink glass doors by ESSIS BY LASILINKKI @essisbylasilinkki Bathroom tiles by PUKKILA @pukkilan_laatat Sauna stove by VETO @vetokiuas Sauna seats by KARAVA @karava_tunteepuun Fixed lighting by SAAS INSTRUMENTS @saasinstruments Sockets and power switches by SCHNEIDER ELECTRICS @schneiderelectric Interior paint by UULA @uulacolor Pink sofas by BASTA @bastadotco Chairs and table by MADE BY CHOICE @madebychoice Curved beds by HAKOLA @hakolafi Curtains by KVADRAT @kvadrattextiles Terrace wood by SATURE @novenberg.fi Kitchen top by DURAT @duratdesign

VILLA LUELLA ‘From mother to daughter’ Exterior designed by Minna Parikka and Mikki Ristola @aorarchitects Interior designed by Minna Parikka @minnaparikkashoes Villa Luella is a 170sqm cross laminated timber house with pink/wooden exterior situated in the Finnish Archipelago. Jumbo sized gingerbread shapes framing the windows and the hem of the house give this modern house a fun and cartoony feel. Use of wood alongside with different shades of pink this house creates a soothing environment that is designed from mother to daughter. Minna has created the house for herself and her 5-year-old daughter called Luella from high quality materials. Photos @katrikapanen Commercial collaboration with: Villa Luella build by FINNLOG @finnlog_finland Wooden floor by AUSTRIA WOODS @austriawood_edeldielen Stairs by GRADO @gradoportaat Interior birch plywood panel by PUUMERKKI @puumerkki Bedroom doors by AVEC OVET www.avec-ovet.fi Tile stove by GABRIEL @tiileri chimney by HÄRMÄ AIR harmaair Kitchen by PUUSTELLI @puustelli Dishwasher by FISHER&PAYKEL @fisherpaykel Hob with a fan by DE DIETRICH @dedietrichelectromenager Showers, taps and the kitchen sink by TAPWELL @tapwell Bath tub, toilet seats and wash basins by WOODIO @woodiodesign Bathroom pink glass doors by ESSIS BY LASILINKKI @essisbylasilinkki Bathroom tiles by PUKKILA @pukkilan_laatat Sauna stove by VETO @vetokiuas Sauna seats by KARAVA @karava_tunteepuun Fixed lighting by SAAS INSTRUMENTS @saasinstruments Sockets and power switches by SCHNEIDER ELECTRICS @schneiderelectric Interior paint by UULA @uulacolor Pink sofas by BASTA @bastadotco Chairs and table by MADE BY CHOICE @madebychoice Curved beds by HAKOLA @hakolafi Curtains by KVADRAT @kvadrattextiles Terrace wood by SATURE @novenberg.fi Kitchen top by DURAT @duratdesign #villaluella @villaluellabyminnaparikka

Happy Birthday Minna! To celebrate get an extra -10% off with code EXTRA10 6-10th of April www.minnaparikka.com It’s time to celebrate the Spring and all the festivities it will bring us. Vappu, Mother’s day, graduations, weddings and summer parties on their way it’s a great time of the year to think forward and get your festive footwear before they are gone. #minnaparikka

Minna is proud to present a new exciting collaboration! Reima x Minna Parikka is a collection of candy-colored, gender-fluid shoes and apparel designed to let every kid be their own unique and wonderful self. The collection combines the best of both worlds: Minna’s fun design ideology and story telling with Reima’s know-how on play-proof kidswear. The collection includes a line of shoes and casual streetwear that wow with their more sustainable features. The collection is out today in Reima retail stores and their online store. Jump into a world where kids rule and fun is the name of the game. #minnaparikka #reimaxminnaparikka #reima #sustainablesneakers

The comedown after Valentine’s. May we quote a famous thinker ‘If you don’t love yourself how the hell are you gonna love someone else.’ #rupaul #minnaparikka Can I get an amen?

THANK YOU MY FRIEND Today we celebrate the Day of Friendship here in Finland Thank you for all these years of being a part of my story and journey as a designer. Thank you for giving me the freedom to create and for my brand to have all the international adventures. Thank you for letting me dress you in fun and I hope you have enjoyed the feeling they bring. Thank you for letting me create again. Even though the adventure is coming to an end soon, now is not the time to say goodbye. We will definitely see each other again in the future. kindly, Minna

Bib Chelsea now 111€! Put your best foot forward and head to our stock clearance SALE that just got better www.minnaparikka.com

Happy Year of the Rabbit! #minnaparikka #yearoftherabbit

Chinese New Year of the Rabbit is starting on Sunday. Put your bunnies on and have a lucky year to come. Bunnies symbolise grace, elegance and beauty in the Chinese horoscope. If you still do not have enough bunnies in your life we might be able to help you. And they are all now on SALE. www.minnaparikka.com #minnapaikka #chinesenewyear #lunarnewyear #yearoftherabbit #bunnyshoes

Spring will be here sooner than you think (at least that is what we tell ourselves) and now it is a good time to stock up on some nice kicks. And yes they are on SALE! www.minnaparikka.com