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
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
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
“The finished building effectively communicates our original architectural theme of the forest and nature.” Avanto Architects’ Anu Puustinen and Ville Hara designed a facade for the new Finnish Design Shop logistics center, which differs in many ways from most warehouse buildings. Read more
The 3 Days of Design was arranged in September in Copenhagen and took over the showrooms with interesting events and novelties of the upcoming season. Finnish Design Shop's team was around of course – take a look at this autumn's favorite new products! Read more
Paimio Sanatorium was Alvar Aalto’s international breakthrough and a functionalist “total work of art”. Now the building is on the verge of a new era, under the Paimio Sanatorium Foundation. The Franckly Visits column takes you on a tour to inspiring architecture and design destinations – nice to have you with us! Read more
A black-and-white home in Helsinki, following the art lines of the 1960s, is the ideal location for a colorful collection of contemporary art. Read more
Paint brand Cover Story sees painting as decorating, not renovating. That’s why they try to make buying and using their paints as effortless as possible to encourage people to decorate with color. Read more
Blogger Kasia Rutkowiak refurnished the hallway of her Warsaw-apartment with contemporary Nordic design and light, airy colors. Her old String shelving system, previously used in a home office, found a new life as an open wardrobe. Kasia shares with us the story of her hallway makeover. 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
The Alessi 100 Values Collection features new editions of iconic products by Ettore Sottsass and other notable names of Italian design. Sottsass is also known for his groundbreaking work in the Memphis collective and the Radical Design movement. Read more
In Design Stories’ new 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. Managing Editor Miia Kauhanen picked seven products for a functional hallway. 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
Interior architect Maija Rasila talks about her favorite products and styles in Design Stories’ Favorites of the Month column. January is a good time to take a fresh look at your home and brighten up its look by simplifying and trimming things down. Read more
Finnish Design Shop's new 12,000 m² logistics center will be built in Turku, southwestern Finland. Avanto Architects Ltd will design the facades, and Studio Joanna Laajisto is responsible for the interior. The building will be certified using the prestigious BREEAM environmental certification system. Read more
In addition to the beloved classics, Finnish Design Shop also wants to spotlight new and exciting design talent. In honor of Finland's Independence Day on 6 December, we present ten interesting Finnish brands and designers, whose products we predict will become design classics of the future. Read more
A former residence and practice of a veterinarian is now Anni’s and Kaj’s dream home. The house’s 1970s architecture, patinated pine surfaces, and light coming in from the 126 windows served as the starting point for the home’s renovation. Read more
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
Two Finnish veterans of the design industry, Nikari, known for its solid wood furniture, and Woodnotes, known for its paper yarn carpets and furniture, will begin collaborating. We asked Johanna Vuorio of Nikari and Mikko Puotila of Woodnotes what was behind this surprise announcement. Read more
In the spring of 2019, Finnish Design Shop arranged a prize draw for customers, in which the first prize was a visit to Muuto's headquarters… Read more