The full spectrum of the Scandinavian interior decoration style was visible at the Stockholm Furniture & Light Fair. We listed the current trends and four of the most inspiring exhibitions. Read more
Finnish Design Shop's team visited the Stockholm Furniture & Light Fair to learn about this spring's new products and trends. Check out our favourites among our suppliers' selections! Read more
The Breathing Colour exhibition by Hella Jongerius dives into the design star’s studies on how lighting, shapes, and materials affect the way colors are perceived. With the exhibition, Jongerius also aims to stir conversation about the current color standards of the design industry. Read more
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
The Finnish Design Shop team visited Stockholm Furniture Fair to explore the design trends of spring 2018 and discovered earthy colors, lavish materials and practical storage solutions. See our 20 favorite products from Stockholm Design Week! Read more
Finding a home in Stockholm is not always easy. Sometimes it takes pure coincidence to make wishes come true. Read more
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
The restaurants of top museums are worth considering when looking for a place to dine in a foreign city. We listed the most popular museum restaurants at the moment in Stockholm, Paris, Amsterdam and New York. Read more
Hanna Piippo, a Finnish florist living in Stockholm, understands the needs of houseplants and the importance of good tools. She selected Christmas gifts from the selection of Finnish Design Shop for her nearest and dearest, and provided tips for houseplant lovers. Read more
The modern summer villa in the Stockholm archipelago has been designed with nature in mind. Read more
Andreas Martin-Löf, who designed Frama's AML stool carrying his initials, does not forget about the past when creating new items. Read more
Gazebos are often a captivating combination of open-air closeness to nature and pompous designs. The architectural firm Tham & Videgård decided to bring the same spirit to a holiday home built on the Swedish island of Krokholmen. Read more
A sloping plot and grand view of the Austrian Alps inspired the architect Sigurd Larsen to design a modern mountain home combining the best qualities of wood and glass. The Mountain House was both a challenging and rewarding project for Larsen's studio. Read more
Harri Koskinen has designed a turntable, which even the most discerning interior designer would love. Alongside his many other tasks, he is involved in the Iwatemo project, which has brought together Finnish design and Japanese craftsmanship. Design Stories interviewed one of Finland's most successful designers, who also gave us some top LP tips. Read more
The Finnish Design Shop team checked out the new products at the largest design event in Europe, the Salone del Mobile furniture fair in Milan. The current trends included classical materials and the clean lines of the Bauhaus school that turns 100 this year. View our favorites from Milan! Read more
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
The Habitare fair in Helsinki showcased new design with skillful woodwork, rich textures, and dark tones. See the favorite products of the Finnish Design Shop team! Read more
Inke and Jan Ketonen have picked up ideas from around the world, invested in classics and started nurturing plants. Gradually, they have developed a common style. Read more
Daniel Rybakken is the designer behind Artek's Kiila range and 124° mirrors and, despite his young age, a winner of two Compasso d'Oro awards. Rybakken picked his favourite gift ideas for the holidays from Finnish Design Shop's selection and told us his best Christmas memory. Read more
Fotografiska has instantly become Tallinn’s new favourite destination. The photography museum’s concrete surfaces pay homage to the industrial history of the building. Read more
Vilja and Kasperi are seeking perfect harmony in their first shared home, located in the Haaga district of Helsinki. While the paint tones may vary, for decor items the key principle is small quantities but high quality. Read more
Massproductions’ curvy Dandy sofa is a new design icon with classic, timeless charm. Thus, it is a perfect match for Hotel St. George’s popular Coupole Suite. Read more
The Perch stool, which won the first FDS Award, was added to the Nikari collection in the year of the competition. Johanna Vuorio, Nikari's C… Read more
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
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
Helsinki-based designer Reeta Ek chose Finnish design as Christmas gifts, but also something for friends of nature. She will celebrate Christmas with her family in Vihti, and the Christmas tree will be filled with baubles. Read more
Designer Matti Klenell designed the unique Putki lamps blown in Iittala for the renovated restaurant of the Swedish Nationalmuseum. In addition, the team led by Klenell created more than 80 new items for the space, from dishes to furniture. The museum, which was under renovation for seven years, opened its doors in October. Read more
Designer Clara von Zweigbergk reveals her top 5 Christmas gifts from the Finnish Design Shop selection. She found great design gifts for her mother and friends. Read more
The lamps of Secto Design are world-renowned. The downside of this success is illegal copying; the fight against it requires strong measures and detective work. Read more
Goodbye ready-made pies, frozen pizzas and other renovation grub! In Saana's and Olli's new kitchen the food preparation is allowed to take time and relaxing with friends is a given. Read more