Artist and designer Howard Smith infused his creativity into ceramics, printed textiles, and a variety of other materials. Smith is best known for his ceramic animal figures for Arabia and printed fabrics for Vallila. In May 2025, his first retrospective exhibition in the United States will open. Read more
Aino Aalto brought the modern interior design ideals that she thought were practical to Finland. Her style can be seen, for example, in the interior of Villa Mairea. Read more
The Danish design brand GUBI is reviving the lamps of Finnish designer Paavo Tynell and boldly introducing them to a global audience. GUBI’s Chief Brand Officer, Marie Kristine Schmidt, shares her insights into this shared journey. Read more
Jewelry designer Ildar Wafin’s minimalist 44-square-meter one-bedroom apartment in Helsinki’s Punavuori district is brought to life with carefully curated details, including a raised kitchen, wooden floors, and a green wall relief by Wäinö Aaltonen. The rooftop terrace adds an international flair to the atmosphere. Read more
A walk along a rocky seashore made the Japanese-Swiss couple see Finland in a different light. The vintage classics in their home in Suvikumpu, Espoo, are not only a passion but also an investment. Akiko and Simon see beauty in pebbles and whiskers alike. Read more
Interior designer Aleksi Hautamäki renovated a studio apartment that is over a century old into a three-roomed home for a family of three, with high ceilings and a cozy living room. The inventive fixed furniture is self-made. Read more
The bold splashes of color inspired by the neighborhood’s 1960s architecture are an important part of Susanna and Marko’s home. The couple chose the shades of green and blue – their favorites – based on the proportions of the apartment and the light filtered through the pine forest. Read more
Stunning artwork and playful splashes of color add the finishing touch to the atmosphere of the 1920s apartment decorated by Iiris and Salah. Take a peek inside with Design Stories! Read more
In this Oulu-based apartment, the 2020s meet the 1970s in style. The apartment was renovated in a way that honors the past to bring out the best it has to offer and help everyday life run smoothly. Read more
Do you feel like something fresh and colorful? Managing Editor Anu Karttunen picked a few textiles from Finnish Design Shop’s selection for giving your home an easy update for spring. Read more
Producer Arja Kuittinen picked feel-good products in Finnish Design Shop’s selection for creating the perfect holiday atmosphere. In this column, Avotakka’s editorial staff talk about design items and interior solutions that work great in their own homes. Read more
In a home crafted within an old printing house, there’s a vast, open space bathed in light from large windows. Interior designer and stylist Johanna Bruun’s approach is nonchalantly Parisian: the line between a curated arrangement and charming disarray is finely drawn. Read more
A relaxed breakfast is simply the best way to start the day during the festive season. Design Stories asked interior journalist Anna Aromaa to pick six items from its range for a festive breakfast table, and her choices did not disappoint. Read more
In this column, Avotakka’s editorial staff talk about design items and interior solutions that work great in their own homes. In editor-in-chief Kari-Otso Nevaluoma’s bedroom, for example, peace and tranquility reign supreme, thanks in part to just the right amount of pink. 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. Art Director Elina Henttonen selected products that perfectly fit the style and color palette of the 1970s. Read more
Oskari and Jere have a passion for interior design, and their impeccable sense of style guides them to choose cozy paint colors and complement them with furniture from different eras. Take a home tour with Design Stories! Read more
Sometimes the best ideas come in the middle of the night and out of the blue. Photographer Outi Aalto’s clever idea to move the old kitchen to the rental apartment upstairs set the ball rolling on the renovation of the kitchen. In the renovation, the 1960s home even got a patio yard. 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
Johanna and Fredrik’s Villa Bergö on the Åland Islands was carefully designed to stand the test of time. A home by the sea combines practicality, beautiful wood and terrazzo surfaces with Nordic designer furniture. Explore this fabulous home with Design Stories! 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 selected products that are perfect for summer trips and make for great gifts when visiting someone’s summer cottage. Read more
Finnish carpenter Teemu Siniranta constructed a house for his family, crafting furniture with his own hands. However, the highlight for their children is the wooden treehouse perched atop a storm-broken poplar tree. Read more
In this column, Avotakka’s editorial staff present their favorite products and interior design solutions that have proved functional. Interior journalist Anna Aromaa scoured Finnish Design Shop’s collections and chose six red lamps and outdoor furniture pieces to bring joy and color to any yard or terrace. Read more
In this column, Avotakka’s editorial staff present their favorite products and interior design solutions that have proved functional. Managing Editor Anu Karttunen picked 8 outdoor products available in Finnish Design Shop for creating a trendy, natural yard that invites you to relax in the open air. Read more
In Vaasa, Western Finland, near the sea and a linden tree alley, there is a cozy home that immediately enchants visitors with its captivating tranquility right from the entrance. It’s no wonder that Ulrika and Jakob fell in love with the apartment even before they decided to move in together. Read more
In this column, Avotakka’s editorial staff present their favorite products and interior design solutions that have proved functional. Avotakka’s AD Elina Henttonen went through Finnish Design Shop’s collections and chose seven treats for the dining area in her new home. Read more
In this column, Avotakka’s editorial staff present their favorite products and interior design solutions that have proved functional. Editor in chief Kari-Otso Nevanluoma found six new products to sweeten up his kitchen while waiting for the upcoming renovation. Read more
Restaurant Savoy, a true Helsinki classic, now has a French sibling located in the same building. The interior of the new Café Savoy was designed by Studio Joanna Laajisto. 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
Made by Choice co-founder Niclas Ahlström is passionate about many things: art, books, and especially chairs. Many of the pieces found in Ahlström’s home have been made in the company’s own factory in Halikko, Southwest Finland. Read more
When Johanna and Tomi sold their detached house, the buyers also wanted to buy their furniture. Why not, they said, and started from a clean slate when decorating their new home for two. Read more