Mirva Saukkola is a fan of classic dishware
Mirva Saukkola, editor-in-chief of the Antiikki & Design magazine, has a soft spot for the Emilia dinnerware collection by Arabia. Read the story
Linda’s modern loft apartment combines Scandinavian style with oriental patterns
Interior designer Linda Baki’s bright rented home in Kalasatama, Helsinki looks out onto urban scenery. Discover how she created a relaxing and cozy loft interior. Read the story
How to set the table for Easter – discover our favorite products
Cheerful colors, spring patterns and delicious food make the perfect setting for Easter celebrations. Adorn your table with spring tableware accompanied by a bunch of seasonal, fresh flowers. Read the story
Le Klint’s popular lamps are pleated by hand in Denmark
Le Klint is a traditional Danish lamp maker known for classic designs dating back to the 1940s. All its products are still handmade in Odense, Denmark. Design Stories interviewed the company’s CEO, Kim Weckstrøm Jensen, who had a career in the army before turning to the field of design. Read the story
Create a cozy decor with playful statement pieces
Whether your style is chic and timeless or a bit more audacious and adventurous, distinctive pieces of decor give your home a finishing touch. Delightfully surprising artifacts bursting with attitude are great conversation starters and introduce a jovial, easygoing mood. Read the story
Top 6 picks by the lovely Cate St Hill: “It’s all about curating a home with less but better”
Being drawn to Scandinavian-inspired spaces and carefully curated pared-back interiors, London-based Cate St Hill chooses beautifully understated items from Finnish Design Shop. The six picks fit her design ethos of simple design as a backdrop for enhancing everyday life. Read the story
6 ideas for organizing your home to curb the chaos
The best way to keep small items organized at home is to have a designated place for each and every one. If you seem to be short of storage space, various boxes, shelves, and racks will come in handy. Beautiful storage items can be left visible and they can hold a good amount of stuff. Read the story
How to choose the perfect planter? Introducing six beautiful pots
Wake slumbering indoor plants up gently by offering some extra care: changing the soil, sprucing and choosing functional potting will get your precious plants spring-ready – and your home as well! Choose your perfect match from our collection of gorgeous pots and planters to bring in spring. Read the story
Project Ö – self-sufficient living on a remote Finnish island
Aleksi Hautamäki and Milla Selkimäki accomplished what many people only dream of: bought an island of their own and built there two self-designed cabins. The aim of Project Ö was to make the cabins as sustainable as possible without sacrificing comfort. Read the story
Jean Prouvé was a design experimenter whose imprint is visible both in furniture design and architecture
Jean Prouvé was an open-minded pioneer in crafts, design, and architecture. Today, the French designer is best known for his furniture, which was reintroduced into the collection of Vitra in the early 2000s. Read the story