Care & Guides
Unique gifts for art lovers: Gift ideas with an artistic touch
Just like art itself, art gifts come in endless forms: a unique glass sculpture, a coffee cup designed by an artist, a framed poster or a side table that could pass for a sculpture. We’ve rounded up some of the best gifts for art lovers, all blurring the line between art and design, for every taste and occasion.
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How to light your home for fall – tips for cozy layered lighting
As the evenings grow darker, there’s nothing quite like lamps glowing softly around the home. But how do you create lighting for the darker months that feels both practical and well balanced? Discover Design Stories’ tips for layered lighting, from ambient light to accent and mood lighting.
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How to clean a wool rug – best tips for care, spot cleaning and washing
A wool rug is one of the easiest rugs to look after, since the fiber naturally repels dirt. But how do you care for a wool area rug in everyday use, and what should you do when it needs more than a vacuum? Read our tips on how to clean a wool rug at home.
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8 reading nook ideas for a cozy Scandinavian retreat
A few carefully chosen pieces of furniture, good reading light, and a touch of softness can turn even the smallest corner into a cozy Scandinavian reading nook where the pages seem to turn themselves. Discover the best reading nook ideas for styling a comfortable spot to read at home.
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How to set a summer tablescape – 7 ideas for an inspiring outdoor table setting
Set a summer tablescape with ease, and let the outdoors guide the mood. The secret to a beautiful outdoor table setting is not perfection, but atmosphere: hand-picked flowers, natural materials and layers of time come together to create an inviting scene, whether for a garden party or a weekday breakfast.
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How to choose the right frying pan? We asked an expert
Choosing a frying pan can feel like navigating through a jungle of options – should you go for a non-stick frying pan or perhaps a timeless cast iron classic? Or maybe a generously sized wok pan is the way to go? Fiskars’ Senior Product Manager, Emmi Härus, shares the best tips for selecting and maintaining your frying pan.
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Sofa alternatives for a small living room: 8 space-saving ideas
A sofa doesn’t always need to be the centerpiece of the living room. If you don’t have a ton of space or you’re looking to spruce up your living space, replacing a traditional sofa with more petite furniture can work wonders. Check out the ideas and create a cozy space!
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Here’s how to choose the right coffee table – 6 tips for success
The right coffee table anchors the seating area and keeps everything you need within easy reach. Here are six things worth considering before you choose one.
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Care & Guides on Design Stories
These stories are for everyone who wants to get the most out of the objects they love. We share practical advice on how to clean, maintain, and restore design pieces – from leather furniture and teak tables to brass candleholders and wool textiles – as well as guides to help you make better choices when buying something new.
In the Care & Guides category, you’ll find tips from experts and hands-on tests that make maintenance feel less like a chore and more like an act of care. The best design objects are built to be lived with, and to improve with age when looked after well.
Design Stories is the online magazine of Finnish Design Shop, created to inspire and delight design lovers everywhere. We hope you enjoy exploring with us! Have a story tip or thoughts on our content? We’d love to hear from you.
