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27.9.2018

The best pastas for a fall weekend

A filling pasta dish is the perfect comfort food for cool fall evenings. Save these quick and easy recipes and prepare restaurant-quality pasta at home – delicious sausage pasta for meat-eaters and spicy pumpkin pasta for vegetable lovers. Read more

19.7.2019

A pleasant outdoor space – 5 tips for furnishing a deck and balcony

Making a terrace or balcony cozy is now easier than ever. Select furniture suitable for the size and shape of the space, and finish with outdoor lighting in tune with your style. 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

22.11.2018

Black Friday: 5 design favorites to buy now

Five design enthusiasts working at Finnish Design Shop picked out their favorites from our selection. See the designs and get inspired – on Black Friday weekend, you can save 10% on these products, too! Read more

31.10.2018

TAF Studio – the award-winning design duo behind the Atelier chair

The Atelier chair was designed for the newly renovated Nationalmuseum in Stockholm. We chatted with designers Mattias Ståhlbom and Gabriella Gustafson – better known as TAF Studio – about Atelier and their work with Artek. Read more

27.8.2018

Teatime with friends warms up cool evenings

A steaming cup of tea is great for chilly autumn nights. You can easily make everyday teatimes more festive with new dishes and a beautiful table setting. We picked out six lovely mugs and teapots from the selection at Finnish Design Shop! Read more

17.1.2018

The best Winter Sale finds

Finnish Design Shop’s Winter Sale continues! We handpicked five sale favorites that are made of beautiful natural materials. The stock is limited so don’t waste time. Read more

31.5.2018

Organize your home – 5 professional tips

“Good order requires effort and discipline,” says professional organizer Lotta Huvinen. Practical storage solutions are also helpful. See five tips that make everyday life easier and aid you in the pursuit of an organized home. Read more

22.10.2019

Find an ideal design lamp for each room of the house

As the darkest time of the year is approaching, we gathered some tips for choosing the right light for the bedroom, living room, kitchen and bathroom. At the end of the article, you will also find lighting terms that will be helpful when shopping for new lighting fixtures. Read more

6.4.2018

Springtime tips for caring for your green plants

Pamper your indoor plants – they not only purify the air but also create a homely atmosphere. Spraying, trimming and changing the soil will already go a long way. Check out these tips for taking care of green plants in the spring and complete your decor with new beautiful pots. Read more

4.11.2019

Muuto’s Ridge vase brings a touch of Paris to your home

Kaksikko, also known as the design duo Wesley Walters and Salla Luhtasela, created the architecturally inspired Ridge vase for the Danish design house Muuto. Read more

6.6.2019

3 Days of Design 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

15.4.2019

FDS Award success stories: Studio Kaksikko

Studio Kaksikko or Wesley Walters and Salla Luhtasela won the first FDS Award design competition in 2016. The success was a great boost for their careers: Walters and Luhtasela's products are now manufactured by renowned Nordic design brands. Read more

12.4.2019

Sale edit: 6 spring favorites

Finnish Design Shop's mid-season sale has begun! We picked six spring favorites, which are well-suited for homes and summerhouses alike. Hurry while stocks last, only a limited number of products are available. Read more

21.6.2019

Sale picks: 6 colorful design favorites

We handpicked designs from Finnish Design Shop’s summer sale that are perfect for anyone fond of cheerful prints and a colorful decor. The sa… Read more

8.1.2019

The best winter sale finds, part 1

Finnish Design Shop's Winter Sale is here – we picked five Scandinavian design favourites that have high quality and natural materials in common. The sale items are available while stocks last, so don't waste time! Read more

1.4.2019

5 chairs for outdoor use – these seats suit even a small balcony

Furnishing a small balcony or patio is easy when you go for smart outdoor furniture that can be stacked or folded. We picked five contemporary chairs from Finnish Design Shop that excel in small spaces. 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

12.11.2019

Create a contemporary home spa

Bathrooms are no longer just for washing oneself. Transform yours into an inviting home spa with natural materials, green plants, fragrant candles and pretty but practical bathroom accessories. Read more

7.11.2019

Social responsibility in focus – Maija Rasila’s November favorites

Interior architect Maija Rasila discusses her favorite products in the Favorites of the Month column in Design Stories. November's theme is responsibility: environmental thinking is strongly emphasized in modern interior design choices. Read more

5.8.2019

Soft minimalism – Maija Rasila's August favorites

Interior architect Maija Rasila lists her favorite designs in the new 'Favorites of the month' column in Design Stories. In August, Rasila is particularly inspired by Japanese-style furniture and objects. See also her recipe for a refreshing summer drink! Read more

15.6.2018

Hanna Mäkelä: 7 favourites from the summer sale

Finnish Design Shop buyer Hanna Mäkelä chose seven sale products that will easily refresh your summer cottage’s interior. Hurry up – there is only a limited amount of items available for the fastest shoppers! Read more

21.6.2019

A summer cabin in a childhood landscape in Pargas

The family of designer Sebastian Jansson had not intended to buy a summer cottage at all. Then a plot practically made for them was put on sale in a familiar location. Read more

18.4.2019

The Botanic Shelf provides an adaptable place for green plants

Riikka Kantinkoski and Pinja Rouger designed The Botanic Shelf to meet their own needs. They view this as the reason for the straightforward design process: the commissioner of the project is always present when you design for yourself. Read more

22.3.2019

Fill your home with houseplants and make them flourish

Can you imagine a home without houseplants? Caring for them provides a Zen moment, in which you can forget about work and routines – and pretty well everything else. You can ensure that your plants flourish by giving them the right amount of water, light, fertilizer – and love. At this time of the year, plants are already awaiting some tender, loving springtime care. Read more

6.3.2019

Three success stories of the FDS Award design competition

The FDS Award design competition will be organised this year for the third time. Previous competitions have been a springboard for many young designers, some of whom have also attained international recognition. And that is exactly the idea with the FDS Award: to encourage the creation of tomorrow's success products. Read more

29.10.2018

Hygge your home today – 6 tips for success

The first months of winter are perfect for practising Hygge, Danish for relaxing and lounging comfortably at home. The hygge feeling will be enhanced with voluminous blankets, soft velvet pillows, rugs and ambient lights. Create a lounging corner in your home, where you can retreat to with a good book and a cup of hot chocolate. Read more

29.6.2018

Veera Salo: 8 favorites from the summer sale

Finnish Design Shop’s Product Assistant Veera Salo chose eight products from our summer sale that suit her interior design style. Only a limited number of sale items are available, so order your favorites before they run out! Read more

28.11.2017

My Full House blogger Kasia Rutkowiak: My best Christmas gift ideas

As Christmas approaches, our friends share their favorite gifts from the selection of Finnish Design Shop. This week, it’s blogger Kasia Rutkowiak’s turn. Her gift list is filled with Danish design classics. Read more

10.11.2017

Material mix with memories

Paper Collective's Morten Kaaber and Lill Bersang love to decorate with different materials in a light, Nordic setting. The mix provides a personalized, long-lasting style and creates a fun base for their family life. Read more

15.12.2018

Marimekko's Sami Ruotsalainen: My best Christmas gift ideas

Marimekko designer Sami Ruotsalainen would gift Finnish design to everyone from home cooks to green thumbs. He will head to Eastern Finland for the holidays and plans to spend his time enjoying delicious traditional Christmas dishes. Read more

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