String Furniture's spring 2021 novelties include functional storage solutions for the home office and outdoor kitchen, and a whole lot more. See our picks from the new selection! Read more
Finnish Design Shop's list of best-selling design products of 2020 includes both iconic classics and modern favorites – and even some complete newcomers. Can you guess which design gems were the most popular in 2020? Read more
Color institute Pantone’s Colors of the Year for 2021 strongly reflect the present moment: these two colors – earthy gray and brisk yellow – are easy to approach and they give hope. Use the colors of the year as a source of inspiration and add them to your home, in the form of small touches or generous brush strokes. Read more
In Design Stories’ new column, the editorial staff of the Finnish interior design magazine Avotakka will share their favorite products and best home decor tips. The series begins with interior journalist Anna Aromaa who picked six products to update her home office. Read more
Choosing gifts for children is not always easy, especially if you’re looking for a sustainable gift that will bring joy for years to come. That’s why we decided to consult the experts: kids themselves. Blogger Kasia Rutkowiak asked her three kids, aged 9, 12 and 14, to share their own opinions and personal gift picks. Read more
Finnish Design Shop celebrates Black Friday with a 10% discount on the entire selection until November 30th. Assistant Buyer Veera Salo picked her five favorites for taking advantage of the offer. Read more
Late November is a time for joyous discoveries, as our design deals have arrived. Let us introduce you to eight enticing Black Friday finds, guaranteed to bring both delight and an elegant edge for years to come. Explore enduring designs and save up to 30%! Read more
Los Angeles-based blogger and influencer Tommy Lei is a fan of Scandinavian interior design, Alvar Aalto’s lighting and crisp, clean lines. Design Stories asked Lei to pick his favorite gift ideas from the Finnish Design Shop selection. Read more
Designed for String Furniture by the Swedish TAF Studio, the Museum shelf has got company from a matching side table that, like the shelf, can be used for a variety of purposes. Find out how TAF Studio’s Mattias Ståhlblom and Gabriella Gustafson would use the new table! Read more
A lover of Scandinavian design and clean interiors, Hege Morris chose her six favorite items from Finnish Design Shop. The choices reflect her belief that good design always stands the test of time. Read more
Even though we still have a few warm days ahead of us, the mind already wanders towards fall. Introduce the ambiance of the new season to the living room with natural materials, voluminous shapes, and eye-catching details. Read more
Furnishing the children’s room gets easier if you pay attention to these three things: opt for multi-functional furniture, adaptable items, and timeless design. Design Stories shares seven easy ways to add functional style to the kids’ room. Read more
Susanne and Mika's nature-loving family lives in a semi-detached house decorated in earthy tones, where the children have their own mini-kingdom. The rural landscape changes color with the seasons. Read more
Helsinki Pride 2020 promotes the freedom to be your true self, both online and out on the streets. Interior designers Anna Pirkola and Lela Louhio used Finnish Design Shop products to furnish the Zalando Liberation Closet – an event venue and meeting place for Helsinki Pride, celebrating the power of self-expression and personal style. Read more
In August, Finnish Design Shop welcomed a collection of enchanting luminaires from Fritz Hansen, Woud, and a new Korean brand, AGO. Take a peek at the most swoon-worthy new products and find your favorite! Read more
Finnish interior designer and stylist Minna Jones spends her leisure time on an island near Turku, where she has been slowly renovating rickety holiday cabins into year-round vacation oasis for her family of five. Minna told Design Stories about her cabin renovations and interior design project. Read more
Moving into your first own apartment is undoubtedly a huge step and the memories of it will surely last for a lifetime. When decorating your home, it's best to gradually invest in items that will also stand the test of time and follow you from one address to the other. Read more
The best outdoor furniture is durable enough to weather the fickle summer weather but as they last from season to season their design must also stand the test of time. We chose seven irresistibly beautiful outdoor furniture, that might in fact also find their way into your living room. Read more
The ceramic teaware collection Warm was Brian Keaney's final work at the university, and also the key to success for Tonfisk Design. In Design Stories' interview, Keaney delves into the 20-year history and future plans of the award-winning Finnish design company. Read more
Laura Seppänen designed an interior for the Lumitiikeri house at the 2020 Housing Fair, which stands the test of time and soothes with its minimalism. She struck a common chord with the future owners of the residence right from the start. Read more