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Tikau founder Taina Snellman-Langenskiöld: “Tikau is based on a true wish to help”
Founded in 2008, Tikau not only enriches people’s lives with timeless designs but also wants to be a frontrunner in responsible production. We chatted with founder Taina Snellman-Langenskiöld about Tikau’s story, selection and – above all – sustainability.
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Avotakka’s storage solution picks: “It’s nice to start your free time by packing the tools away”
In this column, Avotakka’s editorial staff present their favorite products and interior design solutions that have proved functional in their own homes. Producer Arja Kuittinen found storage solutions that help organize the items needed during both working hours and leisure time in her cabin.
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Utilize cubic meters to the fullest: 7 + 1 products that free up floor and countertop space
Even if the amount of free floor and countertop space is limited, it’s possible to find the perfect place for a comfortable armchair, handy storage solution or a vast house-plant collection. We picked innovative products available at Finnish Design Shop that help you make the most of the cubic space in your home!
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A complete hallway makeover with Scandinavian brands
Blogger Kasia Rutkowiak refurnished the hallway of her Warsaw-apartment with contemporary Nordic design and light, airy colors. Her old String shelving system, previously used in a home office, found a new life as an open wardrobe. Kasia shares with us the story of her hallway makeover.
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Nine charming storage ideas that keep your home in order
The best storage furniture helps you organize every room while pleasing the eye as well. You can highlight your favorite treasures, hide things behind doors, or hang them casually. Discover a variety of functional storage pieces and find the perfect place for everything!
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Verso Design combines natural materials and clean shapes
Finnish Verso Design manufactures wooden baskets that even the Japanese tidying guru Marie Kondo recommends to her customers. Verso Design’s timeless interior design products are innovated by a team of three female designers: Kirsikka Savonen, Tuttu Sillanpää, and Tuuli Burman – a mother and her two daughters.
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Mifuko’s baskets combine Finnish design and Kenyan craftsmanship
Finnish design expertise has brought Kenyan baskets to homes all around the world. Mifuko’s Kiondo baskets maintain local handicraft traditions and provide small-scale farmers with additional income. The founders of the company, Mari Martikainen and Minna Impiö, want to change the world with design at the forefront.
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7 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.
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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.
