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16.2.2023

HAY’s spring 2023 arrivals elevate the everyday with playful details and pops of color

In spring 2023, HAY is due to launch new designs from Inga Sempé, Jasper Morrison and Dutch modernist pioneer Gerrit Rietveld. Our team had the chance to take a sneak peek at the new arrivals – have a look at our picks and get ready to say hooray for HAY! Read more

15.2.2023

Stockholm Furniture Fair 2023 – Check out our picks of the Design Week novelties!

The Stockholm Furniture Fair and Stockholm Design Week 2023 were organized in February, and the city was bustling with interesting exhibitions and events. The Finnish Design Shop team was there to explore new launches and trends – check out our picks from Stockholm! Read more

13.10.2022

What’s new: HAY by Phaidon

Phaidon’s new book HAY presents the beloved design brand that has been delivering irresistible colors, sparkling joy, and everyday wonders to all design lovers for over two decades. Read more

30.9.2022

The wonderful Villa Ekkulla combines the best aspects of 70s interior design

What will be the end result when an interior architect is given the task of updating a 1970s villa – and free rein? In this case it's timeless, softly soothing and uniquely beautiful interior design. We visited Villa Ekkulla on Kimitoön in Southwest Finland and learned how the interior was created. Read more

1.9.2022

Helsinki Design Week 2022 is here – see our tips on where to go!

Helsinki Design Week takes place from 1 to 11 September 2022. The main venue is Alvar Aalto’s iconic “Sugar Cube”, but exhibitions and events are spread all over Helsinki. Design Stories picked six tips – discover them here! Read more

23.12.2021

What’s new: Wästberg’s Sempé table lamp

The luminaire series, designed by Inga Sempé, combines durability, beauty and versatility. Read more

21.1.2022

TOP 10: The most popular design products of 2021

Finnish Design Shop’s list of best-selling design items of 2021 includes both timeless classics and Finnish innovation. Design Stories invites you to take a look back with us – maybe some of these design gems are your personal favorites as well? Read more

29.12.2021

TOP 5 in December: The most inspiring new products

In December, Finnish Design Shop welcomed a fine selection of fresh arrivals from the likes of Finarte, Marimekko, and the Swedish lighting brand Wästberg. Design Stories picked the five most inspiring ones – take a look and find your favorite! Read more

7.12.2021

Avotakka’s picks for a Christmas-green interior: “A wool blanket is the warmest winter accessory”

Interior journalist Anna Aromaa reveals her green favorite products for giving your home a subtle Christmas feel. Read more

15.11.2021

Find the best holiday gifts in 2021 from season’s new arrivals at Finnish Design Shop

Stuck for ideas when it comes to presents this year? To ease the shopping, we put together 9 new products from the Finnish Design Shop’s selection, whether you’re looking for a suitable gift for a design lover, for someone who needs a little pampering, or for the one appreciating practicality. Get inspired by the new favorites! Read more

26.10.2021

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

4.10.2021

Inviting fall atmosphere – Maija Rasila’s October favorites

Finnish Design Shop’s interior architect Maija Rasila talks about her favorite products and styles in Design Stories’ Favorites of the Month column. In October, she is making her home cozy for the winter and dreaming of a short fall trip to Porvoo. Read more

27.8.2021

Avotakka’s lighting picks: “I appreciate compact lamps that can be used both indoors and outdoors”

Avotakka’s Editor-in-Chief Kari-Otso Nevaluoma selected six light, simple and impressive lamps that bring joy to darkening fall evenings. Some of the lamps are suitable for both indoor and outdoor spaces, such as patios and balconies. Read more

20.7.2021

8 aesthetic mirrors to elevate your home

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

16.6.2021

Designer Katriina Nuutinen: “When you give something from yourself, you will get it back manyfold”

Finnish designer Katriina Nuutinen's glassware is characterized by a delicate nature that stems not only from the fragile material but also from Nuutinen's own personality. In an interview with Design Stories, she explains how she has harnessed her sensitivity as a resource for her design work. Read more

20.4.2021

Swantje Hinrichsen chosen as Design Influencer of the Year in the FDS Influencer Awards

German content creator Swantje Hinrichsen has been awarded the title of Design Influencer of the Year, along with a prize sum of 4,000 euros, as part of Finnish Design Shop’s first FDS Influencer Awards competition. Discover the main prize winner's secret to success for fun colour combinations with Design Stories. Read more

29.3.2021

Lavender is the season’s trend color – pick it up for your decor with these adorable products!

The most irresistible color choice for spring is gentle lavender. Spice up the timeless interior with a touch of playful light purple with the help of small details and interior elements. Fall for lavender and see the dashing design finds! Read more

11.3.2021

Double the luminance – introducing 5 white table lamps to brighten up your home

Balanced lighting requires multiple sources of light in addition to general lighting. Ethereal white table lamps double the light and look especially beautiful paired with trendy dark tones of wood. We chose five of our favorites – take a look and get inspired! Read more

29.12.2020

TOP 5 in December: The most inspiring new products

Once again, we picked the five most interesting novelties from Finnish Design Shop. The choice was particularly difficult this time, as a record number of new items were added to our online store in December. Take a look and find your favorite! Read more

4.9.2020

3 Days of Design 2020 – see our favorites from Copenhagen!

This week the 3 Days of Design took over the showrooms, streets, and architectural marvels of Copenhagen to celebrate Nordic design – Danish in particular. The event was arranged under exceptional circumstances, but the atmosphere fell nothing short of spectacular. Design Stories joined the inspirational exhibitions from a distance and picked out a selection of favorites – take a look! Read more

23.1.2020

Interior decoration trends for 2020: featuring round shapes, color spots and luxurious materials

Today's interior decoration trends have taken a big leap towards a more classic look. In 2020, we will see round and elegant shapes, luxurious materials and references to 1990s classic design. Bright colors will also return to spice up the interior. Read an overview of the biggest trends this year! Read more

8.1.2020

Looking for freshness – Maija Rasila’s January favorites

January is the time to make the home light and bright with crisp colors and a fresh look. Interior Architect Maija Rasila talks about her favorite products and styles in her 'Favorites of the Month' column in Design Stories. Read more

5.12.2019

6 Christmas gift picks by graphic designer Swantje Hinrichsen

Swantje Hinrichsen is an art director, graphic designer and illustrator from Germany. Her Christmas gift picks for Finnish Design Shop were chosen with a keen eye for visual language and deep love for Scandinavian design. Read more

16.8.2019

The perfect workspace – five interior design ideas

Work and school assignments are a piece of cake in a pleasant working environment. See our five tips on how to create a well-functioning workspace for schoolchildren, students or remote workers. Read more

6.6.2019

3 Days of Design 2019 in Copenhagen

The 3 Days of Design event in Copenhagen was a celebration of Nordic, particularly Danish, design. The showrooms were open to the public, with designers displaying their latest products and the city brimming with fascinating exhibitions. The Finnish Design Shop team was on hand – read our report from Copenhagen! Read more

28.3.2019

Space for creativity – a former hair salon turned into an inspiring studio

A tangle of electrical cables and echoing space gave way to soft tones when interior designer Laura Seppänen converted a former hairdressing salon into a studio and showroom for herself. Read more

1.3.2019

Palace Restaurant’s Michelin star is shining once again

The legendary, new and improved Palace Restaurant in Helsinki has reclaimed its place among the Michelin-awarded restaurants in Finland. When Palace was in touch with Swedish Note Design Studio, their intent was not to go for trendy interiors – quite the opposite, in fact. They wanted to create a timeless atmosphere that would honour the unique history of the location. Read more

25.4.2018

Highlights from the Milan Furniture Fair, part 1

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

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