**Press Release**
17 July 2025
Honka Kömmeli’s Insightful Architecture Represents Luxury Living
Designed for the Housing Fair, the log home is modest in size, but intimately luxurious in architecture and interior design — just what people want in a home right now. A unique home designed for young couples, Honka Kömmeli opens up to the surrounding nature with an atrium-like feel and charms with its adaptable floor plan. The highlight of this superbly finished home is the two-storey sauna, which combines the traditional Finnish sauna with Japanese spa culture.
A nest-like atmosphere is currently trending in architecture as people want their home to feel like a peaceful haven amidst the chaos of the modern world. The Falun red colour of the façade of Honka Kömmeli also creates a nest-like feel, making it an obvious choice for first-time builders Emma Puutio and Lassi Leppänen, as the colour evokes fond memories of returning home.
“Honka Kömmeli is a log home inspired by tradition — a modern interpretation of a Falun red Hietasaari villa with a touch of timeless luxury,” remarks Architect Juho Lonkila, who designed the property.
“The architecture reflects the world of today, where the emphasis on a sense of safety and security is manifested in a nest-like atmosphere, marrying tradition with modernity. It provides the subtle kind of everyday luxury that many are seeking in their homes today,” continues Anne Mäkinen, Chief Architect at Honka.
A Home That Changes With Your Needs
Honka Kömmeli effortlessly combines modest square footage with insightful architecture and an adaptable floor plan. Clearly structured spaces offer peace of mind and enable homeowners to adapt their living area to their lives, both now and in the future. Each square meter is designed for functionality without sacrificing comfort, illustrating how aesthetics and utility can harmoniously coexist.
A luxurious experience is crystallized in the master bedroom wing, where a stylish, large sliding door separates the adult area from the rest of the home, fostering a sense of tranquility. The master bedroom features ample landscape windows that frame a lush exterior, while a private walk-in closet and ensuite bathroom elevate daily living into a realm of thoughtful luxury.
The design emphasizes a minimal number of materials, allowing carefully combined colors and textures to shine. The colour schemes are curated based on the functionality of various spaces — from the soft, soothing tones of the bedrooms to the lightness of the communal living areas, leading to the warm, intense shades of heat-treated pine and terracotta in the sauna.
A Ceremonial Sauna Experience
The home features a two-storey sauna, seamlessly blending traditional Finnish sauna traditions with the tranquility of Japanese onsen culture. The unique dark pine panelling is crafted through heat and paraffin oil treatment, offering an atmospheric bathing area reminiscent of historical sauna rituals. The inviting atmosphere is heightened through concealed doors and a dedicated access route, enhancing the overall sauna experience.
“Dark pine panelling flows into the dressing room, where terracotta Easy chairs designed by Ahti Taskinen in the 1970s add a personal touch. The terracotta floor tile mirrors the Falun red of the façade,” explains Titi Reijonen from Aare Visuals, who collaborated on the interior design. The chairs, sourced from the renowned Finnish design house Fasetti, complement bespoke lighting fixtures throughout the property.
Quality Design from Finland’s Top Experts
Honka Kömmeli stands as a high-quality composition, meticulously crafted to enhance elegance in every detail. Built in collaboration with Finland’s leading experts, the finishing touches have been applied with exceptional care. Durable, carefully chosen materials contribute to a harmonious living environment. The artful design of the joints and subtle material variations highlight the precision of the craftsmanship.
The luxurious and natural essence of the home emanates from the premier-grade Honka Fusion+ non-settling log, sourced from the finest Finnish wood at the Honka factory in Karstula. Alongside aesthetics, Honka’s logs come with numerous health advantages. As a pioneer of healthy log houses, Honka incorporates features that promote well-being: providing clean indoor air, soothing acoustics, and low-emission materials that enhance day-to-day life.
Natural materials in Honka Kömmeli are allowed to shine unobtrusively; beautiful pine surfaces grace interior cladding, fixtures, and furniture. Complementing the ecological aspects of the Honka home, Ruukki Construction’s Ruukki® Classic Low-Carbon roof adds an element of sustainability to this exceptional structure.
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Honkarakenne Ltd. manufactures healthy and eco-friendly high-quality log homes, holiday homes, and public buildings. Its structures are crafted from Finnish solid wood under the Honka® brand, with over 90,000 buildings delivered in more than 50 countries. The Honka log home kits are produced at the company’s own factory in Karstula, Finland. In 2024, the Honkarakenne Group’s net sales totaled EUR 36.7 million, with exports constituting 29% of that figure. www.honka.fi
