How do you create a meaningful Holiday season? For stylist and designer Anna Pirkola, it’s about cherished traditions, thoughtful gifts, and time with loved ones. From a unique gift exchange ritual to family recipes and shared laughter, Pirkola shares the moments that make each Holiday memorable – whether spent at home or hosting friends from around the world. Read more
At designer and stylist Anna Pirkola's summer cottage, the focus is on spending quality time with the family and unwinding from daily routines. Together, in their freshly completed summer kitchen, they create seasonal delicacies and let time become a blur. Read more
Our friends from abroad find it hard to miss: we Finns love to entertain in the comfort of our homes and often choose to snuggle up rather than head downtown. To warm up the chillier seasons, may we present 9 products made for comfy gatherings. Read more
The Helsinki home of Alvar and Aino Aalto, and later Elissa Aalto, remains as modern today as it was nearly a hundred years ago. Discover the charming home of the Aaltos in Helsinki with Design Stories! Read more
Winter’s frosty breath may linger outside, but we’ve got the warmth, style, and coziness waiting inside. Design Stories curated 7 design gems from Finnish Design Shop’s grand winter sale – explore our favorites and beat the winter blues! Read more
Anni Korkman, the Program Director of Helsinki Design Week, sees the sustainability shift in the design industry as an opportunity to challenge our notions of beauty. She also hopes to create space for a more diverse group of creators. See what events Anni Korkman recommends from the 2023 program – and how Finnish Design Shop is involved! Read more
The Milan furniture fair, or Salone del Mobile.Milano, is one of the most essential events in the entire design industry. While the fairgrounds are dedicated to presenting new product launches, the city’s many palaces, galleries, showrooms, and courtyards are always bustling with inspiring exhibitions – and guests lined up to get in! Here are the Finnish Design Shop team’s favorites from the design week. Read more
Kirsikka Simberg's summer includes dining al fresco, tending the garden, and bicycle trips – with a side of ice cream of course. Design Stories visited Simberg's summer home and got the best tips on what to bring as a gift to the cabin and for creating a summery table setting. Read more
Any rug has quite the impact on the ambiance, but a rug can also be the focal point of the room: mix bold colors, vibrant patterns, and tactile texture and reinvigorate your space with a delightfully eclectic mood. Design Stories chose nine patterned rugs with a big personality – find inspiration in our favorites! Read more
Le Klint's hand-folded luminaires are adored by many, including Helsinki-based stylist and designer Anna Pirkola. Now you can take 20% off flush ceiling lamps designed by Tage Klint. Join us in discovering Finnish Design Shop’s frequently updated product campaigns, allowing you to save on long-term interior investments. Read more
Trendy textures are an easy way to add interest to your interior. Crazy patterns or wild colors are not to everyone's liking, but by combining different materials and structures, you can add a bit of oomph even to a more classic interior. Design Stories picked six must-touch design items – take a look and try the trend out. Read more
Helsinki-based Studio Plenty works with styling, photoshoots and aesthetics in general. Their recently renovated office brings new energy to their creative work. Design Stories interviewed co-founder Anna Pirkola to find out more about the renovation as well as current trends in interior design. Read more
Created by Maija Puoskari and Tokyo SAIKAI, the children’s Nuppu tableware range is expanding with a new line, Nuppu Junior. The beautifully minimalist tableware can be used even when the little ones are all grown up. Read more
Our friends and prominent design figures share their best tips for Christmas presents from the Finnish Design Shop selection. The Design Stories article series will continue until Christmas, and the first subject is stylist Anna Pirkola. 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
Whether your style is chic and timeless or a bit more audacious and adventurous, distinctive pieces of decor give your home a finishing touch. Delightfully surprising artifacts bursting with attitude are great conversation starters and introduce a jovial, easygoing mood. Read more
Deep shades, luxurious natural materials and soft round shapes are highlighted in this fall’s trends. Use contemporary products and materials to upgrade your living room quickly and easily for the upcoming season. 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
Hakola has launched a new sofa collection at the Habitare fair, upholstered with Danish Kvadrat’s luxurious woolen fabrics. The Hakola x Kvadrat couches and footstools are now available exclusively at Finnish Design Shop. Read tips for buying a sofa from Hakola’s Creative Director Annaleena Hämäläinen. Read more
We chose storage units from Finnish Design Shop’s sale to keep your books, clothes and spice jars in the kitchen in order. Read more
Is it possible to live in an architect-designed house in Helsinki in such a way that the best neighborhood playground is the natural forest nearby? It actually is. Read more