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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
“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
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
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
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
Enjoy a pumpkin curry with raita and plum chutney as the main course, and succulent, coconut-spiced banana bread for dessert. These recipes are ideal for making wonderful comfort food for those gray fall weekends. Read more
Artificial light becomes more important as the darker evenings draw in. Flexible, effective and atmospheric lighting can be created by combining different types of lamps in clusters. Below, we present some of our favorite timeless and successful lighting solutions for homes. Read more
September truly came by surprise this year. A pleasant one, that is, as it also introduced a bunch of inspiring new products to Finnish Design Shop's range. We picked five most inspiring ones – take a look and find your favorite! Read more
Even though we still have a few warm days ahead of us, the mind already wanders towards fall. Introduce the ambiance of the new season to the living room with natural materials, voluminous shapes, and eye-catching details. Read more
The Pantone Color Institute has been publishing colors of the year since 2000, and its picks have begun to feature in home decor trends. The 2020 Color of the Year is Classic Blue, or Pantone 19-4052, which brings a sense of peace to its surroundings. We picked out some products that add contemporary blue tones to your home. Read more
The Atelier chair was designed for the newly renovated Nationalmuseum in Stockholm. We chatted with designers Mattias Ståhlbom and Gabriella Gustafson – better known as TAF Studio – about Atelier and their work with Artek. Read more
The Finnish Design Shop team visited the sunny Milan to scout new and upcoming products. The annual furniture fair showcased more than 1800 brands, and a part of the Milan Design Week events was held in the showrooms in the city center. See our favorites from Milan! Read more