The dining area brings together family and friends for festive feasts, everyday meals and board game marathons. We selected 8 beautiful and practical design gems from our collection that will ensure comfort, convenience, and ambience for years to come! Read more
When Alvar Aalto designed a new building for his architectural practice in Helsinki in the mid-1950s, he created a light-filled studio space with gently curved walls and a view of a courtyard shaped like an amphitheater. Join Design Stories for a visit to Studio Aalto – a place where creativity, architecture, and everyday life intertwined. Read more
Tucked away in a quiet corner of Copenhagen, you'll find the singular studio of Selma Lamai, Head of Art Direction at Muuto. Come spring, the doors of the mere 12 sqm space open onto a backyard that hosts dinner parties, playtime, and laid-back weekends with family and friends. Read more
Built by their grandfather in Helsinki’s Munkkiniemi district, this cherished family villa has found new life as a home for a blended family of seven. Here, old traditions are honored, and new ones are joyfully created. Read more
The Copenhagen home of Poul Madsen, co-founder and CEO of Normann Copenhagen, overlooks the city’s historic lakes. His art-filled residence is a vibrant reflection of both his personal taste and the design philosophy that has shaped the brand – timeless yet forward-thinking. In this exclusive interview, Madsen shares his thoughts on sustainability, his love for travel, and the personal touches that make a house feel like home. Read more
Alvar Aalto designed a home for composer Joonas Kokkonen that blends beautifully into the landscape, and inside opens up like a fan around the studio and grand piano. Come and explore Villa Kokkonen with Design Stories! Read more
Bouchon Carême offers sweeping views of bustling Aleksanterinkatu, right in the heart of Helsinki. Set within the historic Lundqvist building, the restaurant blends French elegance, market hall-inspired design, and an inviting atmosphere. Finnish Design Shop’s Contract Sales helped furnish this exceptional space. Read more
Artek’s new Crafted Through Time collection invites us to explore layers that bridge past and present. With reimagined classics and carefully curated pieces, the collection celebrates timeless forms and materials that age beautifully, adding richness and meaning to modern homes. Read more
The Paimio Sanatorium is considered to be one of Alvar Aalto’s most important works. The functionalist building was built as a tuberculosis sanatorium. It is situated in the middle of a beautiful pine forest in Paimio, Finland, and is an impressive site up to this day. Read more
A walk along a rocky seashore made the Japanese-Swiss couple see Finland in a different light. The vintage classics in their home in Suvikumpu, Espoo, are not only a passion but also an investment. Akiko and Simon see beauty in pebbles and whiskers alike. Read more
Finnish Design Shop’s online store is once again bursting with fresh arrivals. This time, we're treating design enthusiasts with comfort, versatility, and nostalgia. Check out Design Stories’ curated top five picks of the month and find own must-haves to add to your cart! Read more
In this Oulu-based apartment, the 2020s meet the 1970s in style. The apartment was renovated in a way that honors the past to bring out the best it has to offer and help everyday life run smoothly. Read more
The Helsinki home of Alvar and Aino Aalto, and later Elissa Aalto, remains as modern today as it was nearly a hundred years ago. Discover the charming home of the Aaltos in Helsinki with Design Stories! Read more
Finn Juhl is one of the best-known Danish designers and architects. He designed his home, located north of Copenhagen, to be a “total work of art”, including the architecture, clever color choices and sculptural furniture. Join us on a tour of the Finn Juhl House! Read more
With the fading whispers of August’s winds, the long-awaited embrace of autumn is upon us. Curated especially to the dimming days, Finnish Design Shop's latest arrivals will refresh kitchens but delight in other rooms of the home as well. Explore our handpicked favorites and get ready to give a warm welcome to the season ahead! Read more
Now that the extensive renovation project is almost complete, the atrium house built in the 1970s no longer resembles a haunted house but provides an attractive home for a family with children. The goal was to restore the original atmosphere of the brick house. Read more
Buying a lamp is no mere technicality; it's a magical touch that transforms the ambiance and functionality of your space with a flick of a switch. We put together a guide with tips on how to choose the perfect lighting fixture for your home – read on and get inspired! Read more
In Vaasa, Western Finland, near the sea and a linden tree alley, there is a cozy home that immediately enchants visitors with its captivating tranquility right from the entrance. It’s no wonder that Ulrika and Jakob fell in love with the apartment even before they decided to move in together. Read more
Welcome for a bout of treasure-hunting in Franckly’s very own summer shop! Our marketplace for pre-owned design is bursting with beauties for the summer home from gorgeous garden furniture to vintage tableware. To celebrate the opening of the Summer Store, we selected five of our favorites from Franckly’s outdoor selection. Read more
“Pieces you might acquire through different phases of life add stories to the space you live in,” believe Daniel Chew and Rebecca Ting, founders of the fashion brand Beyond The Vines. Design Stories had the pleasure to meet the family in their home in Singapore. Read more
Restaurant Savoy, a true Helsinki classic, now has a French sibling located in the same building. The interior of the new Café Savoy was designed by Studio Joanna Laajisto. Read more
The lush trees hide a quiet, beautiful terraced house like a little treasure. Tomi Hämäläinen and Marjaana Nikula’s home is located in the seaside village of Tammisalo in eastern Helsinki. Read more
Tanja Nikunen has a knack for spotting true design gems among numerous flea-market items. The home in a semi-detached house built in the late 1970s gets a unique look from the fixtures built by Tanja’s husband, who is a carpenter. Take a peek at this lovely home with Design Stories! Read more
Made by Choice co-founder Niclas Ahlström is passionate about many things: art, books, and especially chairs. Many of the pieces found in Ahlström’s home have been made in the company’s own factory in Halikko, Southwest Finland. Read more
In their apartment in an old Munich building, Form & Refine founder Lasse Lund Lauridsen and his wife Sarah have made themselves comfortable with Scandinavian design, light walls and natural materials. Read more
In this column, the editorial staff of the Finnish interior design magazine Avotakka will share their favorite products and interior design solutions that have proved functional in their own homes. Editor-in-Chief Kari-Otso Nevaluoma has found six items that fit into the dining area of his new second home. Read more
This winter, the Swiss brand Vitra invites us to take a look behind the doors of three homes, all as different as their residents. In this story, we meet Hamburg-based artist Paul Schrader who has created a studio and home for himself and his art. Read more
How about the elegance of past centuries and the glamour of traditional chandeliers in modern form? Yes, please! Le Klint’s new Plivello pendant updates the classic crystal chandelier for today by giving it a whole new shape and material. Read more
Functional dining room decor is a combination of high-quality furniture and practical yet beautiful details, creating the perfect space for spending quality time together. We chose five products for a stunning dining area do-over. Read more
This winter, the Swiss brand Vitra invites us to take a look behind the doors of three homes, all as different as their residents. In the first story, we will visit the house of art collectors Karin and Xavier Donck in the old quarter of Ghent, Belgium. Read more