Even after the pandemic, remote work from home is here to stay. Working from home for seven years already, Kasia Rutkowiak shares her best tips for designing a functional home office in a small space. Read more
A candleholder is a small yet effective interior detail that creates the setting for an atmospheric light both on festive occasions and cozy everyday evenings. At its best, a holder is a lovely decorative piece even without a candle. Pick your favorite and enjoy the warmth of a flicker! Read more
The terraced home of this Oulu-based family was renovated and decorated in a way that brought out the best of the 70s, steered clear of all stuffiness and maximized freshness. Interior designer Anna-Kaisa Melvas explains how the home was made more functional with choices that stand the test of time. Read more
The two-bedroom city apartment of Emilia and her family is clean, and the colors are in harmony. Their only impulse purchase was a pink Pastil Chair by Eero Aarnio. Read more
Franckly Friends, dedicated to friends of pre-owned design, is a column that visits the homes of interesting individuals and delves into stories behind their design treasures. In the second part, we meet stylist and interior designer Lela Louhio at her home in Helsinki. Lela’s home reflects her love of Scandinavian design and her home country, Brazil. Read more
Come fall, when daylight gets weaker and evenings darker, gentle muted colors add warmth to the interior and lift your spirits. We picked eight products from Finnish Design Shop that feature vivid fall colors and set the perfect mood and atmosphere for the new season. Read more
In the home of textile designer Eri Shimatsuka and architect Jussi Kalliopuska, Finnish architecture meets Japanese aesthetics and joy. Read more
In the spring of 2021, Franckly and the short-stay apartment hotel Bob W joined forces to find vintage Artek chairs in Finland. Read what these two advocates of the circular economy and sustainable development achieved together! Read more
“If I wanted a 21st-century home, I’d live in a 21st-century building,” writes Design Stories columnist Hanna-Katariina Mononen as she outlines her upcoming home renovation. Read more
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
Michael Dansk, who runs a Copenhagen-based creative studio, puts his faith in art when creating a home that feels personal. After winning the Most Visual Influencer prize in the FDS Influencer Awards, Dansk told Design Stories about his relationship with art, vintage design and colours that add the ideal finishing touch. Read more
Mari and her family’s home in Helsinki is decorated sparsely but with great care, including items like a Japanese wooden chair, Polish art and ikebana arrangements. Read more
Whether you need to check your hair or make the room seem bigger and brighter, a beautiful mirror often gives a space that perfect finishing touch. Design Stories rounded up 8 mirrors that are sure to make any design lover’s heart flutter! Read more
Along with remote work, office spaces are moving closer to residential areas. Huudi Business Park in Munkkivuori, Helsinki, also welcomes local residents. Design Stories checked out the refurbished hybrid space, for which Finnish Design Shop’s Contract Sales provided most of the furniture. Read more
Maiju and Teemu and their sons realized a dream they had been entertaining for a long time, when they moved from Jyväskylä from a 100-square-meter family home to a small two-room apartment in Punavuori, Helsinki. Read more
Hankering to pot around in the garden, but running low on gardening tools and accessories? We selected six home garden essentials that are part of Finnish Design Shop’s Weekend Special, which offers you 15% off all gardening items until 7 June. Read more
Decorate your home summer-ready with the most beautiful textiles of the season! A colorful decorative pillow, a light blanket, or fresh bathroom textiles are a quick way to create a cheery atmosphere. We put together nine textile tips that brighten up every room. Read more
Outi Kempas, Product Owner at Finnish Design Shop, chose five products to help bring a spring atmosphere to your home. In this column, the Finnish Design Shop employees tell their favorites from the online store's selection. Read more
The prefabricated houses made by the Latvian company Manta North are suitable for simple living, cabin life as well as remote working. The compact, energy-efficient houses are specially designed to withstand the northern climate. Read more
Seeking darling designs suited to summer, as sweet as the sun kissing your complexion? Finnish Design Shop's Summer Sale is here to make lasting decor dreams come true, thanks to discounts up to 30%. We're highlighting eight favourites from the sale, full of gems that sell out fast – be quick to secure yours! Read more