Home Is Art / A Personal Look Inside the Homes of Utopia & Utility Collectors

At Utopia & Utility, we believe home is more than a space—it’s a reflection of your values, identity, and creativity. Where and how we choose to live influences not only our own well-being but also the world around us. Every decision, from the architecture to the smallest object, shapes a home’s soul.

Over the years, our handcrafted pieces have found homes across the globe. We’ve always been curious: Where do they live now? How do they settle into your everyday moments?

To open this conversation, our founder, Pia Wüstenberg, shares a glimpse into her personal spaces, where Utopia & Utility pieces have become part of her daily rituals.

Pia with India Small II Caramel, Branch Bowl Opalin and TSV5 Smoke in her home in North Germany

Inside Pia’s Home in North Germany

“I update the pieces in my house quite often—adopting seconds or slightly flawed pieces. My favourite combination remains the original concept: ceramic base, glass middle, and wooden top. The large TSV5 Stacking Vessel is definitely a centrepiece in my living room—it’s even survived my two kids (8 and 4 years old)!”
— Pia Wüstenberg

In Pia’s home, objects are not just decorations—they are functional art, woven into family life. She highlights a few favourites:

TSV5 Smoke – A large stacking vessel that commands attention as a sculptural centrepiece.
India Small II Caramel – A patinated piece that’s as useful as it is beautiful.
Branch Bowl Opalin – A versatile and elegant bowl, frequently used yet ever graceful.

These vessels have become everyday companions—sometimes holding flowers or treats, and sometimes simply admired as standalone design objects.

Bloom Smoke

Holiday Home in Finland: Where Function Meets Stillness

Pia’s Finnish retreat is quieter, more contemplative, and intentionally curated.

Bloom Smoke stands proudly on the kitchen windowsill. A classic piece with soft, smoky tones, it's both a practical vase and a permanent art object—especially stunning against the winter light.

Poppy Rose

Poppy Rose rests in the south-facing window, never used but always glowing. Its faceted form filters sunlight, creating a play of light and color that’s almost meditative.

M1 Olive and Lilith Rose

Lilith Rose and M1 Olive live in the library, nestled between books. Here, Pia groups vessels in pairs or “families,” appreciating their unique characters and interplay.

“I think of the vessels as families or couples—each one has its own personality.”

Pia and Poppy in Winter

Join the Conversation: Show Us Your Utopia

We believe that every collector creates their own version of Utopia at home. Now, we’d love to hear your story.

📸 Are you a collector?
🖼️ Do you display our pieces in a special space in your home?
🏡 Would you like to inspire others with your aesthetic?

We’re inviting our global community to share their homes and their interpretations of beauty and functionality. By submitting your story, you’ll be entered for a chance to be featured—and even win a new Utopia & Utility piece.

📩 Email us to apply and be part of our next feature.

India 2 Vessel at a home in Belgium

Because Home Is More Than a Place. It’s an Artwork.

Every home tells a story. Ours just happens to begin with handcrafted, soulful objects, shaped with care and intention. From Pia’s living room to yours, we’re endlessly inspired by the way our collectors make Utopia & Utility their own.

Thank you,
Pia Wüstenberg