What’s new: Hem’s Puffy lounge chair
Hem’s playful Puffy lounge chair boasts an invitingly plump design. Designed by Faye Toogood, the chair is available in a range of color and upholstery options. Read more
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Hem’s Petrus Palmér: “We want to work with next generation icons”
Swedish design brand Hem wants to work with designers that are on their own trajectory. We talked with Hem’s Petrus Palmér on the secrets of successful collaboration and creating products that make a mark in history. Read more
Avotakka’s picks for hygge home decor: “I’m dreaming of a perfectly cozy armchair and footstool”
The dark and cold months of later autumn and winter are bound to make you miss the warmth, light, and colors of summer, but there’s no need to despair. Avotakka Art Director Elina Henttonen put together a to-do list for Design Stories on how to really get the best out of long evenings at home. She also threw in some great gift tips for good measure. Read more
Ask the Customer Service: “How do I buy the right amount of curtain fabric?”
New curtains, cushion covers and other home textiles are a quick way to update your home decor. However, when buying curtain fabric, there are a few important things to keep in mind. Design Stories’ column seeks answers to questions that puzzle design lovers around the world. Read more
Get inspired by colors and give your home a vibrant new look
Red, yellow, blue, and green – bright colors are making a comeback in our homes. If you feel a bit color-shy, start off by adding in accent colors with smaller details and accessories. Forget the strict interior rules and play freely with bold tones! Read more
Top 6 picks by Danish photographer and interior stylist Mia Mortensen
Being drawn to sculptural yet functional shapes, Mia Mortensen chose her favorite items from Finnish Design Shop’s selection. Her choices include playful shapes, organic materials and pieces that create emotion. Read more
Create the comfiest summer bedroom with these textile tips
The comfort of the summer house's or cottage's bedroom is improved in one fell swoop when you invest in good sleep, a relaxed atmosphere, and sunny tones. Get inspired by the textile ideas and enjoy your holiday with a cozy sleeping space! Read more
Avotakka’s picks for a summer home: “I want practical to also be beautiful at the summer cottage”
In this column, Avotakka’s editorial staff present their favorite products and interior design solutions that have proved functional. Art Director Elina Henttonen selected seven small yet versatile products that fit in her tiny, 12-square-meter summer cottage and on its terrace. Read more
Photographer Kaisu Kaplin: “Art makes our home our own”
In Kaisu Kaplin's home, art brings color to the Scandinavian interior. The works of art have been carefully selected and have found their place with time. Kaplin tells Design Stories about her art collection and gives tips on how to acquire art. Read more
Plant power and evergreen choices – Maija Rasila’s April favorites
Finnish Design Shop’s interior architect, Maija Rasila, talks about her favorite products and styles in Design Stories' Favorites of the Month column. April is a month for devoting time to green plants and enjoying both well-known and future classics. Read more
Avotakka’s picks for the dining room: “I want a dining area to appeal to all the senses”
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
Stories of art history in renovated luxury apartments in Helsinki
The Luotsilinna property in Helsinki’s Katajanokka district provided a magnificent historical setting for photos captured of Finnish Design Shop’s new fine art print collection. Explore this unique, carefully renovated Art Nouveau gem with Design Stories and find out how renowned Finnish artists Albert Edelfelt and Tove Jansson are involved in the story. Read more
The Zig Zag shelf by Studio deFORM was created to solve a real-life dilemma
Studio deFORM designed the flat-pack Zig Zag shelf inspired their own experiences of moving. The innovative shelf can be assembled in under a minute by simply stretching it into shape. Read more
TOP 5 in February: The most inspiring new products
In February, Finnish Design Shop welcomed a fine selection of fresh arrivals from the likes of Marimekko, Finarte and the traditional Swedish furniture manufacturer Stolab. We picked the five most inspiring ones – take a look and find your favorite! Read more
7 home textile choices to make use of the Weekend Special – these hues stem from spring
Whereas spring may feel like a distant thought amid wintry landscapes, an earthy colour palette is effortless to infuse into your interiors with home textiles. We compiled seven textile picks that are great for making use of Finnish Design Shop’s Weekend Special, offering you 10% off home textiles until 1 February. Read more
Avotakka’s picks for home office: “An ergonomic office chair is worth its weight in gold”
In Design Stories’ new column, the editorial staff of the Finnish interior design magazine Avotakka will share their favorite products and best home decor tips. The series begins with interior journalist Anna Aromaa who picked six products to update her home office. Read more
Six gift picks by designer Lars Beller Fjetland
“Restrictions and limitations are equals to possibilities and opportunities”, says Lars Beller Fjetland. While choosing his favorite gifts from Finnish Design Shop, he felt like creating some ground rules, and decided to focus on gifts that cost 250 € or less. “Some new, some old and some less expected ones!” Read more
Design inspired by handicraft traditions, and small fresh details – Maija Rasila’s December favorites
Interior architect Maija Rasila talks about her favorite products and styles in Design Stories’ Favorites of the Month column. December is the time to prepare for the year’s end – and a little for next year. Read more
Basta creates world-class design and smart furniture
The new design brand Basta combines high-quality design with state-of-the-art structural solutions. Basta’s artistic director is Dutch design icon Marcel Wanders, while the company’s management and product development are based in Finland. Read more
TOP 5 in October: five swoon-worthy new products
October gave us crunchy leaves and apple pies, but also made us start preparing for the darker season by decorating the home, lighting candles, and whipping up warming soups. Get inspired by the season’s new arrivals! Read more