Embracing autumn – the showroom favorites in September
In September, it's time to add soft and inviting textiles to the décor for coziness and comfort, visit the Habitare trade fair, and read inspiring design and interior design books. Read more
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Functionality and atmosphere – the showroom favorites in August
Finnish Design Shop’s showroom team picks the most interesting products and interior design trends every month. August is the time to enjoy the balmy late summer evenings, go mushroom hunting – and sort out your workstations and lighting to make the transition from lazy summer afternoons as easy as possible. Read more
Fresh textiles and patinated surfaces – the showroom favorites in July
Finnish Design Shop’s showroom team picks the most interesting products and interior design trends every month. In July, interior designer Riikka Soini-Ferraguto focuses on timeless and beautifully aging design classics, textile care and skincare as well as picking something pretty for a vase. Read more
Old meets new in the summer home – the showroom favorites in June
Finnish Design Shop’s Showroom Manager Maija Rasila and her team pick the showroom’s most interesting products and interior decoration trends every month. In June, the new and old will be brought together as the vintage treasures of marketplace Franckly adorn the interior of the showroom. Read more
Ideas for an inviting summer oasis – the showroom favorites in May
Finnish Design Shop’s Showroom Manager Maija Rasila and her team pick the showroom’s most interesting products and interior decoration trends every month. In May, durable, beautiful and timeless outdoor furniture from HAY, Vaarnii and Fermob takes center stage. Read more
Try sherbet colors in the interior – the showroom favorites in April
Finnish Design Shop’s Showroom Manager Maija Rasila and her team pick the showroom’s most interesting products and interior decoration trends every month. The April favorites feature vibrant sherbet colors, timeless natural materials and luxurious bathroom textiles. Read more
Spring newcomers and vibrant colors – the showroom favorites in March
Every month, Finnish Design Shop’s Showroom Manager Maija Rasila and her team pick the showroom’s most interesting products and interior decoration trends. In March, favorites from the new exhibition are in the spotlight. Read more
Towards spring – showroom favorites in February
Every month, Finnish Design Shop’s Showroom Manager Maija Rasila and her team pick the showroom’s most interesting products and interior decoration trends. In February, as winter will be gradually giving way to spring, we see fresh colors and details. Read more
Wood, glass and bright colors – the showroom favorites in January
Every month, Finnish Design Shop’s Showroom Manager Maija Rasila and her team pick the showroom's most interesting trends and products. In January, the focus is on the Pantone Color of the Year 2022 and materials that freshen up the interior. Read more
Finnish Design Shop’s new, stunning showroom is open: “We serve anyone interested in high-quality design”
Finnish Design Shop’s first showroom has been opened at the online store’s new logistics center in Turku, Finland. Design Stories interviewed Showroom Manager Maija Rasila, who described the impressive facilities and the showroom’s operations in more detail. Read more
Finnish Design Shop Studio offers professional help with decorating your home
Finnish Design Shop’s new interior design service, Finnish Design Shop Studio, offers a helping hand with both small and more significant interior design worries. Design Stories interviewed interior architect Maija Rasila, who told us more about the long-awaited new service. Read more
Finnish Design Shop’s new showroom to open in Turku in the fall of 2021
With Finnish Design Shop’s new logistics center, the range of online store services will soon become even more comprehensive. Interior designer and showroom manager Maija Rasila talks about new advances in connection with the showroom. Read more
The headquarters of Sinituote has a historic log house look – a winning combination of rusticity and Nordic design
Once a place where maids and farmhands gathered for mealtime, the former servants’ hall of the Erkylä manor has been tastefully converted into an office space for Sinituote, a renowned Finnish manufacturer and marketer of home care products. Located in Hyvinkää, Southern Finland, the atmospheric office was designed by Joanna Laajisto. Read more
This summer’s most fascinating museums and exhibitions in Finland – see our tips
Design treasures, local history, architectural gems, art in a sauna... There’s no end of places to visit in the Finnish summer. Design Stories’ editorial team picked their must-see exhibitions for summer 2022 – grab the best tips for your own summer adventures! Read more
Treats for the senses – introducing Frama’s spring 2022 arrivals
With its new arrivals for spring 2022, the Danish brand Frama encourages you to beautify your bathroom with nature-inspired towels and tropical-scented skincare products. Take a look at Frama’s beguiling batch of new launches and find your favorite! Read more
Franckly Friends: The home of Iida Lappalainen got dressed in colors
Iida Lappalainen, the founder of vintage store Curated and an expert in sustainable clothing, lives in Helsinki with her boyfriend Antti and dog Kaapo. Iida’s new home made her realize that the way she decorates her home has something in common with the way she dresses: carefully selected pre-owned treasures and colorful patterns. Read more
6,628 new products and 12,000 square meters of new space – Finnish Design Shop’s year 2021 in numbers
The year 2021 was a time of great changes at Finnish Design Shop, as we opened our new logistics center and showroom and contributed to carbon neutrality by protecting Finnish forests. Design Stories summed up the most important figures and interesting facts from the year 2021. Read more
Showroom Finland brings light and order to homes
Showroom Finland has been exporting Finnish design worldwide for twenty years. The popular Pilke lamps and multi-purpose Mixrack storage items have become favorites. Design Stories met the company’s founders and learned that there are fans of the brand’s products in faraway places like Mexico. Read more
Vintage gift ideas by Nella Beljan: “I want pieces with character and the patina just adds to the beauty”
Nella Beljan is the founder of the Berlin-based gallery and showroom Zora Auguste. She found eight perfect vintage gift ideas for her family, friends and herself at Franckly, Finnish Design Shop’s online marketplace for pre-owned design. Read more
Wild herb chef Sami Tallberg opens a restaurant in Finnish Design Shop’s logistics center
The new lunch restaurant ST x FDS by Sami Tallberg, an ambassador of Finnish wild food, will be opened to customers in early 2022. In an interview with Design Stories, the award-winning chef tells us more about his food philosophy and how the restaurant serving seasonal food and surprising taste combinations came to be. Read more