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Avarrus Interiors

Avarrus' interior architects Heini Kilmer and Laura Karhunen have been working together smoothly for years. As designers, they complement each other: Laura is fascinated by how changes in the environment influence people's new ways of interacting, while Heini draws inspiration for her brilliant and harmonious material and color schemes from spending time in nature. What unites them is their boundless curiosity!

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Our Services

Our passion is to create better everyday life and well-being for our clients. We have been designing for a long time for private clients, businesses, and public entities. The scale of our projects is broad, ranging from individual built-in home furniture to office environments for hundreds of employees. Client requests also vary widely, from brainstorming meetings to technical permit drawings. To address these needs, we have found that an introductory meeting at our office works well. During this meeting, the client can discuss their needs and wishes, and we can present references and the foundations of our work. Afterward, we provide an estimate of the workload and a phased design proposal.


We work closely with architects on joint office projects, but we are also happy to take on independent commissions. In addition to design, we offer scheduling, handling building permits and requests for quotations, as well as site supervision. You can also book inspiration and expert lectures or participatory workshops through us.

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Homes

When designing homes, apartments, and leisure spaces, it is important for us to refine the client’s dreams into reality, while adding a touch of something extra—something the client might not have thought of themselves. For example, with good lighting design, we can provide the necessary amount of light for the dark winter months, while also considering ways to create a cozy ambiance in the home. We have expertise in designing optimal functionality for homes, spatial and atmospheric visualization, knowledge of colors and materials, and an understanding of the overall design process. We are interested in all assignments, from the smallest to the largest.

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Schools

We feel that as designers, we are in our element when working on design projects for various learning environments. We have been involved in designing spaces for early childhood education, primary schools, high schools, universities of applied sciences, training centers, and adult education institutes. The feedback on our work has been positive. During the design process, we listen to the daily experiences of the school’s users in different spaces and what they wish for to enable better and smoother work. Our service includes participatory workshops where everyone can get excited and offer suggestions. We provide up-to-date information on the available furniture options and create a color and material environment that is pleasant for studying and working. We select upholstery and curtain fabrics that are easy to clean, beautiful, and fire-safe. Let's create better learning spaces together!

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Work Environments

When designing work environments, we tailor spaces in collaboration with our clients that best suit their way of working, enhancing well-being, endurance, and efficiency. We design spaces that bring people together and areas where one can retreat for quiet, focused work. A high-quality design and its implementation can refresh and strengthen the company's image. With the rise of hybrid work, we work together to find the best solutions for attracting employees back to the office or otherwise enabling optimal working conditions.

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Commercial Spaces

When designing commercial spaces, it is important to consider the needs of both customers and the people working in the space. Where is the most practical place to position the customer service desk, or how can the space be made flexible for different situations and events? These are just a few questions we have answered with functional solutions. By leveraging our expertise to solve these issues, the result is not only a functional and comfortable space but also increased business growth.

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Laura Karhunen

Partner, Interior Architect SIO

+358 50 536 7225

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