As the holiday season winds down, it’s like turning the page to a new chapter. Some embrace it with outright joy, while others, well, maybe a tad more reservedly. But we can all agree on one thing: a thoughtfully set up workspace provides a gentle, refreshing boost as we ease back into the work groove. Read more
Like seemingly everyone on the planet, our team has recently been endlessly inspired by the live-action Barbie movie. We put on our pink goggles and picked our favorite Barbiecore pieces from Finnish Design Shop’s selection: these designs are sure to maintain their charm even after all the Barbie dust has settled. Read more
Modular storage systems are a home’s best friend. They optimize space, adapt to changing needs over time, and conveniently move from one part of the home to another. Could one of these seven Nordic favorite series solve your storage challenges? Read more
Finnish Design Shop Studio created a stylish and functional workstation in the corner of a bedroom. See the fabulous result and be inspired by the interior designer’s furnishing choices! Read more
In spring 2023, HAY is due to launch new designs from Inga Sempé, Jasper Morrison and Dutch modernist pioneer Gerrit Rietveld. Our team had the chance to take a sneak peek at the new arrivals – have a look at our picks and get ready to say hooray for HAY! Read more
Finnish Design Shop’s selection has recently expanded with an abundance of new arrivals from Normann Copenhagen, including everything from playful rice paper lamps to gorgeous glass plates whose swirled pattern evokes images of galaxies far, far away. Take a look at our picks and find your favorite! Read more
Finnish Design Shop’s new logistics center was designed to blend in with the surrounding forest and meet the strict requirements of the environmental certification BREEAM. In an interview with Design Stories, interior architect Joanna Laajisto describes how the large warehouse was made cozy and inviting. Read more
Clothes, accessories, and other essential items find their place on handy coat racks, hangers, and hooks, which at their best work as beautiful interior elements even as such. We put together seven charming solutions to keep your home organized! Read more
Do piles of stuff just appear on various surfaces around your home, growing by themselves overnight? Don’t worry! We picked six pretty and practical storage solutions for keeping surfaces clutter-free and giving your home a neat overall look. Read more
Celebrating its 20th anniversary in 2022, HAY is due to introduce an abundance of exciting new product launches in the upcoming fall, ranging from colorful storage furniture to sculptural lighting and charming home textiles. Design Stories got to know the new arrivals in advance – see our picks and find your favorite! Read more
In addition to the skillfully constructed color palette and the familiar ingenuity, ferm LIVING’s new launches include versatile storage furniture, earthy rattan, and architectural influences. Take a look at our favorites and find yours! Read more
When you want to make the best use of all square feet of your home or to avoid clutter, opt for multi-purpose items in your interior decoration. We picked seven clever and practical items from our selection that can perform multiple functions. Read more
Finnish designer Tapio Anttila's very own furniture line, Tapio Anttila Collection, creates timeless, functional, and responsible designs. In an interview with Design Stories, the long-time designer and interior architect talks about how important it is to consider sustainability at all stages of the design process. Read more
The furniture in Maze's Pieces collection is produced in small editions following the Swedish brand's Slow Production thinking. We present the set of everyday helpers by Louise Hederström, now available at a 15% discount. Join us in discovering Finnish Design Shop’s frequently updated product campaigns, allowing you to save on long-term interior investments. Read more
Finnish Design Shop provided Joo Kodit, a company offering rental apartments, with three versatile interior design sets particularly suitable for compact homes. Consisting of timeless and sustainable items, the sets are designed to serve from one life situation and home to another. Read more
All about color and joy from the get-go, Montana Furniture turns 40 this year. Joakim Lassen, CEO of the Danish company known for storage furniture, tells Design Stories that versatility and a curated color palette are still at the heart of the business. He also reveals his favorite places in Copenhagen. Read more
Hanni Koroma is known as an interior architect who can design spaces in which old and new are delicately interwoven. Design Stories went to her for advice on how to make your home more functional and cozy. Read more
The muted tones of green, such as sage or dusty green, invite the outdoors in and bring a calming twist to the interior. The earthy, neutral color also fits seamlessly with numerous interior styles, colors, as well as wooden surfaces. Get inspired by the fresh sage green color palette! Read more
Creative storage solutions are even more imperative in the kids’ room than in other areas of the home. Keeping the room tidy and ready for play is much easier when every item has a designated place. Design Stories put together 7 tips for a fun and functional children’s room – take a look at our storage ideas and get inspired! Read more
New year, new products! January started the year off strong, welcoming a stellar assortment of new design treasures to Finnish Design Shop’s selection. Design Stories picked the five most inspiring products for January – take a look and find some new favorites! Read more
In this column, Avotakka’s editorial staff present their favorite products and interior design solutions that have proved functional in their own homes. Producer Arja Kuittinen found storage solutions that help organize the items needed during both working hours and leisure time in her cabin. Read more
Soft, light colors give this hundred-year-old apartment in Helsinki, Finland, a beautiful, modern look. Extensive renovations transformed the space into an elegant yet relaxed home for a family with children without erasing the signs of the past. Read more
Works of art have studied humans and human nature since prehistoric times. Stylish posters of faces and sympathetic human figures are a fun part of modern interior decoration, and the theme is now more current than ever. We listed our favorite products depicting people among the Finnish Design Shop collection. Read more
Pertti Männistö has collected an incredibly extensive collection of lamps and furniture designed by Aino and Alvar Aalto. The collector’s home in Kaarina, Finland, is also decorated with Aalto furniture that exudes timeless beauty. Timeless indeed – the newest furniture in Männistö’s Aalto collection was made in the 1960s. 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
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
String Furniture’s new 2022 collection features shelving solutions for a functional yet stylish cooking space from a gourmet kitchen to a kitchenette. In addition, the brand is to launch an innovative, height-adjustable candleholder designed by TAF Studio. 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
Muuto’s popular series of shelving units, Stacked, was born of a desire to combine a unique design style with practicality. The infinitely adaptable storage system that also encourages creativity is the handiwork of architect and designer Julien de Smedt. 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