Favourite spots
Home is so much more than just the square footage we live in. It's also the significant corners around it ‒ the anchors of our everyday life, the important places, routines and habits that shape our life.
We have explored the favourite spots of Lumo residents, both at home and in the nearby areas.
Discover the stories below!
Nerea's favourite spots in Tikkurila, Vantaa
Nerea Bartolomé, originally from Madrid, moved to a Lumo home in Tikkurila seeking a fresh start. Compared to other cities in the Helsinki metropolitan area, Tikkurila has proven to be the most homely. At home, Nerea tends to her houseplants and films her popular social media videos. In the local area, Nerea appreciates the good services, transport connections, and especially the nature – after all, she comes from a small village in the mountains of Madrid.
Discover Nerea's favourite spotsIsabelle's favourite spots in Anttilanmäki, Lahti
The five-member Liuksiala family enjoys living in their Lumo home in Anttilanmäki. Having moved back to Finland from Sweden, the family appreciates the ease of apartment living after their experience with a detached house. Their days are filled with school, work, library visits, baking, and outdoor activities, and in the evenings, the whole family snuggles up on the living room sofa.
Discover Isabelle's favourite spotsNuppu's favourite spots in Viikki, Helsinki
Musician Nuppu Oinas has settled well in Viikki. For Nuppu, home is a place with space for music – both in the home studio and the living room. "It's important to be able to play immediately when inspiration strikes", Nuppu says. In the nearby areas, Nuppu enjoys the natural surroundings of the neighbourhood, which remind her of the childhood landscapes in Lappeenranta.
Discover Nuppu's favourite spotsVeera's favourite spots in Katajanokka, Helsinki
Well-known from social media, travel professional Veera Bianca found a Lumo home in Katajanokka, a lovely place to return to after her travels. Katajanokka is a cosy and peaceful area, and a spiritual home for Veera. Her favourite spots at home are the glazed balcony and the sofa, from which she can see the entire apartment. The nearby areas also offer stunning maritime views.
Discover Veera's favourite spotsRiikka's favourite spots in Kukkumäki, Jyväskylä
Riikka Saastamoinen's Lumo home in Kukkumäki has been adapted perfectly for her wheelchair use, allowing her to live independently. The building also features a club room with stunning views, where Riikka and her neighbours gather to work on a communal puzzle.
Discover Riikka's favourite spotsJenina's favourite spots in Malmi, Helsinki
Jenina Malmi lives with her small family in Malmi, Helsinki. The family loves spending time at home and in the nearby areas. A cosy home and the best spots nearby allow Jenina to enjoy precious family time and make their busy everyday life easier. The spacious balcony of their Lumo home is an excellent place for DIY projects, and the nearby outdoor areas enable an active lifestyle.
Discover Jenina's favourite spotsJosh's favourite spots near Tampere City Centre
TikTok influencer Josh Hurst moved from the United States to Finland about six years ago, initially as an au pair. He has settled into a Lumo home in Tampere, where his 30-square-metre studio apartment has everything he needs: a bed, a sofa, a dining table, and, of course, a special corner for his pet rabbit, Elliott. The hallway is filled with memories from here and there, and the amusingly large bathroom even has enough space for yoga.
Discover Josh's favourite spotsJosefia's and Robin's favourite spots in Olari, Espoo
Josefia and Robin's 60-square-metre two-bedroom apartment in Olari has a unique atmosphere where the couple and their baby, who is under a year old, feel very comfortable. The close-knit trio enjoys spending time together, but their favourite spots at home and in the surrounding area also offer opportunities for personal time and relaxation.
Discover the family's favourite spotsVilma's favourite spots in Kalasatama, Helsinki
Vilma Peltonen, accustomed to a life of travel, found a home base in Lumo One, a skyscraper in Kalasatama, Helsinki. Living in Lumo One suits her busy lifestyle, as services and transport links are just an elevator ride away from her front door. At home, Vilma appreciates the good layout and the communal spaces that feel like an extension to her home.
Discover Vilma's favourite spotsSandra's favourite spots in Kivenlahti, Espoo
Sandra Kurki, who works as an entrepreneur, found an accessible Lumo home in Kivenlahti, Espoo, which she describes as a hidden gem of the city. The 70-square-metre two-bedroom apartment provides space for working, studying, and spending time together. Sandra's favourite spots at home and in the surrounding area include the living room with a sea view, the spacious walk-in closet, and the nearby beach where worries disappear.
Discover Sandra's favourite spotsLaura's favourite spots in Tammela, Tampere
Laura Kirsilä is a creative entrepreneur who found the perfect home in a loft-style Lumo apartment in Emil Aaltonen's old shoe factory. The space is large enough to accommodate both living and working. Laura's favourite spots at home and in the nearby area include the dining table framed by large windows, the cosy sleeping nook, and the adjacent park that serves as an extension of her home during the summer.
Discover Laura's favourite spots