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Holiday magic, Marimekko style: Kurre the squirrel and other lovely gift ideas
This year Marimekko welcomes a surprise guest to the season: the squirrel from the Kurre print has come to life and scampers through a series of wonderfully atmospheric holiday images. Along the way you’ll find new arrivals and gift ideas, plus beloved classics like Tiiliskivi and Unikko in festive seasonal shades. Take a look at how the holidays look this year!
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Lighting up the dark season – the most inspiring new products of the month
The darkest days of the year are knocking at the door once again, which is why our October arrivals are all about one thing: beating the dark. If the winter blues start to get the better of you, let these five come to the rescue.
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Fall’s sweetest shades and coziest materials take over the new display at Finnish Design Shop’s showroom
Caramel, toffee, dark chocolate… The season’s freshest interiors pair mouthwatering shades with playful animal prints, clean-lined forms, and timeless natural materials. Here are our team’s picks for a fall home!
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Bright ideas for dark days – the most inspiring new products of the month
Not to alarm anyone, but the nights are drawing in again. No need to fear, though: our five new arrivals are each doing their bit to help you make the most of the darkening evenings.
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What’s new: Vitra’s Bascule lounge chair
Vitra’s new Bascule lounge chair settles around you like a favourite jacket, adjusting to your weight and your every move on its own. Read the story behind Bascule and fall for the most laid-back new arrival of the season!
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Shades of brown, natural materials and beautiful layers are shaping interiors right now
The big megatrends in interior design don’t shift overnight, but every season adds its own new nuances. Finnish Design Shop’s interior designers have rounded up the season’s most current shapes, colors and materials. Take a look at these tips for an easy seasonal refresh at home!
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Finnish Design Shop’s Design Disco 2026: Vitra, visuals and a very good party
Vitra classics, animated visuals and a packed dance floor – Finnish Design Shop’s Design Disco brought Helsinki’s design crowd together for a night that’s fast becoming a tradition.
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What’s new: Artek’s Zebra in a new brown shade
The Zebra pattern has travelled through time and across Europe, finding its place at the centre of countless homes. Read on for the story of the classic stripes, and see them in a new brown shade.
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Done differently – the most inspiring new products of the month
In August, things are made to work differently: some with a slight shift, some with a full rewrite. Meet this month's five new arrivals, each with a mind of its own and a bit of mischief to match.
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Our picks for Habitare and Helsinki Design Week 2026
Mark the first week of September in your calendar: Helsinki Design Week and Habitare are filling the city with exhibitions, talks, and gathering spots for anyone who loves design and interiors. Here’s what the Design Stories team recommends!
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Introducing: Reboco
What do a grandmother's embroidered sheets have to do with a Stockholm design brand? Our new brand Reboco makes bed linen and towels that make the bedroom and the bathroom worth lingering in.
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Take a seat at Klara’s Table, set with Louis Poulsen
Klara’s Table is a Copenhagen-based studio working between food and design, run by Klara Marie Jespersen. What started as a creative experiment and outlet gradually evolved into a business, and over time, Klara’s Table grew from a small online project into the studio it is today.
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These stories keep you up to date with what’s happening in the world of design right now. We cover new product launches and brand introductions, report from major design events like Milan Design Week and 3 Days of Design in Copenhagen, and share the freshest arrivals at Finnish Design Shop – including our monthly picks of the most inspiring new products.
In the Trending category, you’ll find the news, moments, and objects worth paying attention to this season. Consider it your edit of what’s new and notable in design.
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.
