Danish design brand New Works strives to rethink Scandinavian design traditions. Design Stories had a chat with Knut Bendik Humlevik, the Creative Director and co-founder of New Works, who wants to cherish creative experiments and offer some peaceful moments in this hectic world. 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. In May, she finds combinations of bright pastel colors and neutral shades particularly attractive. Read more
Design and architecture agency Kohina breathed new life into a historic building. The premises of the wind power company Ilmatar in Helsinki, Finland, have both a hint of history and a modern, dynamic vibe. Finnish Design Shop’s Contract Sales had the pleasure of contributing to the furnishing of this unique office. Read more
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
Rough and bold materials such as concrete, brick, and metal are the basis of an industrial-inspired interior. Although the style is emphasized in lofts, which are renovated from old factories and warehouses, the atmosphere can be conjured up in other settings as well. Get inspired and add a touch of factory feeling to home! Read more
Late November is a time for joyous discoveries, as our design deals have arrived. Let us introduce you to eight enticing Black Friday finds, guaranteed to bring both delight and an elegant edge for years to come. Explore enduring designs and save up to 30%! Read more
In her master's project, designer Omayra Maymó collaborated with Danish brand New Works to find ways of bringing individuality and character to industrial production. We interviewed the Spanish designer to learn more about the demanding undertaking and the Pleat pitcher that resulted from it. 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
In Finland, the upcoming weekend is finally all about celebrating new graduates! We picked six delightful gift ideas that will keep on giving. Read more
Three Finnish interior design studios have settled at one table in an office in Ullanlinna, Helsinki. In this interview, Tiina Hautala, Laura Ratia and Elisa Manninen tell us what it is like to share a workspace with competing professionals. We can already reveal that in fact, there is no competition at all. Read more
Laura Seppänen designed an interior for the Lumitiikeri house at the 2020 Housing Fair, which stands the test of time and soothes with its minimalism. She struck a common chord with the future owners of the residence right from the start. Read more
Multidisciplinary designer couple Frank Lin and Philipp Kleiber from Germany choose six of their favorite items from Finnish Design Shop's selection. The picks reflect their sensibility for high-quality design and polished visual language. Read more
Yet again, Scandinavia’s largest design fair in Stockholm offered an abundance of ideas and inspiration for fans of Scandi style and Nordic design. Check out our roundup of trends for 2020 and get inspired! Read more
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
Helsinki Design Week, the biggest design festival in the Nordic countries, will entertain the public with over 200 events this year. See five tips by Anni Korkman, Programme Director, on the offerings of the fifteenth Design Week. Read more
Muuto’s Outline and Rest sofa series bring new perspectives to the modern Scandinavian sofa. Here, we speak to their designers, Oslo-based duo Anderssen & Voll, whose pieces occasionally originate from divergence. Read more
Here are a few simple tricks to freshen up your interior. Use decorative items and new, light textiles that highlight this season’s colors and patterns. Read more
Giselda Autio, from the blog Coffee Table Diary, chose six favorite products that will withstand both time and use from Finnish Design Shop’s spring sale. The selection also included at least one future classic. Read more