The best storage furniture helps you organize every room while pleasing the eye as well. You can highlight your favorite treasures, hide things behind doors, or hang them casually. Discover a variety of functional storage pieces and find the perfect place for everything! Read more
Even after the pandemic, remote work from home is here to stay. Working from home for seven years already, Kasia Rutkowiak shares her best tips for designing a functional home office in a small space. Read more
Even if the amount of free floor and countertop space is limited, it’s possible to find the perfect place for a comfortable armchair, handy storage solution or a vast house-plant collection. We picked innovative products available at Finnish Design Shop that help you make the most of the cubic space in your home! Read more
The pop of charming green brightens up the living space and is a top trend of the season. Green spots of color can be easily brought home whether you’re looking for a few accents or a full-on redesign. See the picks and introduce some green into your interior! Read more
The two-bedroom city apartment of Emilia and her family is clean, and the colors are in harmony. Their only impulse purchase was a pink Pastil Chair by Eero Aarnio. Read more
The terraced home of this Oulu-based family was renovated and decorated in a way that brought out the best of the 70s, steered clear of all stuffiness and maximized freshness. Interior designer Anna-Kaisa Melvas explains how the home was made more functional with choices that stand the test of time. Read more
Avotakka producer Anu Karttunen chose home care items that are real winners. They’re designed to do the job well, and are so attractive that you’ll want to keep them on display. Read more
Internationally celebrated Catalan artist Joan Miró is known for his surrealist works, long career spanning over seven decades and breathtaking studio designed by architect Josep Lluís Sert. Taller Sert is a must for anyone visiting Palma de Mallorca in the Balearic Islands. 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
In the home of textile designer Eri Shimatsuka and architect Jussi Kalliopuska, Finnish architecture meets Japanese aesthetics and joy. Read more
The key to a contemporary living room decor is to choose timeless, high-quality furniture. Surprising details add character and keep the conversation going. Take a look at our six picks for the modern living room and find your favorite! Read more
As fall approaches, updating the home-office workstation and equipping the patio for colder weather and darker evenings are topical themes in Finnish Design Shop’s customer service. Design Stories’ column seeks answers to questions that puzzle design lovers around the world. Read more
A 60-sqm, two-bedroom apartment in Käpylä, Helsinki, was converted nicely for five, when the father who got enthusiastic about interior decor… Read more
In this Design Stories column, Avotakka’s editorial staff present their favorite products and interior design solutions that have proved func… Read more
Red, yellow, blue, and green – bright colors are making a comeback in our homes. If you feel a bit color-shy, start off by adding in accent colors with smaller details and accessories. Forget the strict interior rules and play freely with bold tones! Read more
The windows of the sheltered cabin give a magnificent view of the landscape in Houtskär, an island group in the Finnish Archipelago. Large ships pass by every now and then, their sound giving a rhythm to the flow of the day. The Kemell-Kutvonen family lives a tranquil life on the island during the summer, enjoying relaxed activities and the simplicity of the surroundings. Read more
Whether you need to check your hair or make the room seem bigger and brighter, a beautiful mirror often gives a space that perfect finishing touch. Design Stories rounded up 8 mirrors that are sure to make any design lover’s heart flutter! Read more
As battery technology continues to evolve, zero-emission and silent electric speedboats are on their way to becoming mainstream. One of the pioneers in the field is the Danish company Rand, whose boats merge modern technology with timeless Scandinavian elegance. Read more
The cottage or cabin kitchen is a place for laughter and endless conversations and preparing the most delicious seasonal dishes. However, its feel is often more unique, playful, and rustic than an everyday kitchen. Take a peek at these functional interior details that will delight you in your cottage, summer house, or home kitchen! Read more
Michael Dansk, who runs a Copenhagen-based creative studio, puts his faith in art when creating a home that feels personal. After winning the Most Visual Influencer prize in the FDS Influencer Awards, Dansk told Design Stories about his relationship with art, vintage design and colours that add the ideal finishing touch. Read more