Seeking darling designs suited to summer, as sweet as the sun kissing your complexion? Finnish Design Shop's Summer Sale is here to make lasting decor dreams come true, thanks to discounts up to 30%. We're highlighting eight favourites from the sale, full of gems that sell out fast – be quick to secure yours! Read more
Finnish Design Shop’s interior architect, Maija Rasila, talks about her favorite products and styles in Design Stories' Favorites of the Month column. In June, she enjoys gardening and summer nights on her brand new patio. Read more
Mexican food is super trendy, and delicious tacos are easy to prepare at home. Choose the filling of your choice from the fish, vegetable and meat options, mix a beer-based Michelada drink to sip on the side, and enjoy authentic Mexican flavors – perhaps outdoors, weather permitting. Read more
In addition to top-notch design, Finnish Design Shop now also offers a handpicked selection of fine art prints. But what does that mean, exactly? Design Stories compiled a list of the things you should know when ordering art from the website. Read more
One of the treasures of Henna Laakso’s living room is an LCM lounge chair designed by Charles and Ray Eames. Its meticulously crafted ergonomics delight its owner every day. Read more
The graduation season is right around the corner! High school and college graduates have certainly earned their gifts, but with what to fill the gift box? We chose 8 design gift ideas that will delight a graduate for years to come and leave a memory of an important day. Read more
Known for her colourful and playful products, Hanna Anonen has received the Young Designer of the Year prize in 2021. Thanks to her strong identity as a designer, Anonen is paving the way for other young designers, states the prize jury. Read more
In this column, Avotakka’s editorial staff present their favorite products and interior design solutions that have proved functional. Art Director Elina Henttonen selected seven small yet versatile products that fit in her tiny, 12-square-meter summer cottage and on its terrace. Read more
In spring 2021, Finland was chosen as the world's happiest country for the fourth year in a row. Inspired by the joyous news, we asked six Finnish Design Shop employees to pick their own pieces of Nordic happiness from our selection. Dive into the picks, ideal for cooking, lounging and indoor gardening – sure to provide a positive feel from one day to the next! Read more
In the home of Lauri Kähkönen, creative director of restaurants Grön and Way, all the objects are meant to be used. The vintage Karuselli chair by Yrjö Kukkapuro makes even everyday life feel festive. Read more
The month of March gave us the first signs of spring: melting snow, increasing daylight hours – and the arrival of this summer's outdoor furniture news. In addition, Finnish Design Shop entered new terrain by introducing a selection of graphic prints to the store. Read more
The Luotsilinna property in Helsinki’s Katajanokka district provided a magnificent historical setting for photos captured of Finnish Design Shop’s new fine art print collection. Explore this unique, carefully renovated Art Nouveau gem with Design Stories and find out how renowned Finnish artists Albert Edelfelt and Tove Jansson are involved in the story. Read more
The Japandi style, which combines Japanese and Scandinavian aesthetics, can also be perfectly applied in the kitchen. In these recipes, ochazuke meets Nordic dill, orange rice is seasoned with yuzu, and the familiar potato salad gets a new twist from soy sauce and sesame seeds. Read more
Joan Miró, Louise Bourgeois and Antoni Tàpies – these are some of the artists whose works can be found in Finnish Design Shop's fine art print collection, ready to ship to your doorstep. View the striking interior photos captured in Luotsilinna, an Art Nouveau-style prestige building located in Helsinki, where the art pieces engage in dialogue with Nordic design treasures! Read more
Designer Tero Kuitunen appreciates the beautiful patina and classical design heritage of his Alvar Aalto vintage chairs. He found two of them at a stationery shop at his campus and one in front of a store in downtown Helsinki. Read more
Equality is one of the cornerstones of Scandinavian design and, today, the proportion of women among design world influencers is greater than ever. But how well do you know women's achievements in the field of design? Take the quiz and see! Read more
Finarte's spring 2021 novelties abound with delicious shades and interesting patterns. With the new Atelier collection, Finarte encourages creativity and finding your inner artist, one way or another. Read more
When vintage-loving Elisa Koskinen saw Knoll’s Diamond Chair in a second-hand shop, she knew immediately that the classic would come home with her. 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
Matcha white chocolate blocks, rose water-flavored Ghriba cookies, and wonderful vegan-friendly sesame truffles and coconut mango truffles. These mouthwatering delicacies are perfect for the festive season. Read more