Breakfast tacos with spinach, feta, and eggs are an easy yet incredibly delicious breakfast for weekend mornings. Pick up the tasty recipe for breakfast tacos from Design Stories! Read more
Interior designer Mira Karhunen’s family home blends timeless design with heartfelt traditions, creating a cozy setting for the holidays. Carefully selected classics, festive touches, and the joy of togetherness bring the Christmas spirit alive in their Espoo home. Read more
Almost every window of the house gives a stunning view of the nearby lake. Water and nature are constant companions at Villa Valo, where the atmosphere changes with the weather and seasons. Take a home tour with Design Stories! Read more
Dark autumn mornings can be a shock after a long and bright summer. Fortunately, help is at hand! We’ve selected five new arrivals that will make the early moments of the season feel just a bit easier. 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
Turkish simit sesame bagels are a versatile and delicious treat. These crispy delights are a snap to bake in advance and perfect to grab for late breakfast. Join us as we explore how to bring a little crunch to your brunch! Read more
Sure to catch anyone’s attention? The breathtakingly beautiful wooden surfaces, spaces flooded with light and a garden made with Mother Nature in mind, all found in this cozy wooden house in Kangasala, Finland. Take a peek with us, especially if you have a soft spot for gorgeous kitchens! Read more
Held in June, Copenhagen’s 3 Days of Design has grown into Scandinavia’s premier design event. This year, showrooms and stores of various design brands were brimming with new product launches and parties. Despite the chilly rain showers, the atmosphere remained enchanting and warm. Design Stories visited Copenhagen along with Mikko Puttonen – welcome to join us! Read more
In the summer, designer Rasmus Palmgren and art historian Alexandra Enberg live and work on the idyllic island of Högsåra. To serve as their home base, they built an about 20-sqm cabin for which Rasmus designed the broad outlines and the interior. Read more
Treat yourself to delicious Cheese Danishes, packed with vanilla cream cheese and cherry jam. Thanks to ready-made ingredients, whipping up these delicacies is quick and fast. Perfect for breakfast or an afternoon coffee break, Cheese Danish invites you to sit back, relax, and enjoy every mouthful! Read more
Nice to meet you, Bebó Objects! Our newest addition is a Swedish design brand that draws inspiration for its modern minimalist furniture directly from Nordic nature. Explore the latest products and choose your favorites! Read more
What kind of office space best supports the evolving ways of working? This was the question tackled by Studio Joanna Laajisto’s team as they designed the new premises for real estate development company Sponda in downtown Helsinki. Some of the furniture for the project was sourced through Finnish Design Shop’s Contract Sales. Read more
Dive into the world of &Tradition, where Danish design heritage and innovative modern pieces merge beautifully. Discover the story and favorite products of &Tradition with us – and remember to visit the brand’s showroom next time you’re in Copenhagen! Read more
An invitation to brunch is also an invitation to spend time together, unrushed and undisturbed. Each dish contributes to a meal that is not only delicious but also a feast for the eyes. Embrace the charm of Scandinavian design and elevate your brunch game with our team's picks and best tricks! 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
Lively pastels, warm orange, and alluring green: we listed eight cheerful color accents that are trending among design enthusiasts. Read more
Whether you’re a fan of savory, sweet or traditional breakfasts, you’re sure to find a favorite among these tasty festive-season recipes: easy hash-brown pancake, French toast made of croissants and rice porridge cooked in almond milk and served with a zesty, festive fruit soup. 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
The most significant winter festivities may already be behind us, but who said that the celebrations have to end here? In honor of the New Year, Finnish Design Shop is now offering up to 50% off on thousands of timeless design treasures. Our editorial team has curated their favorites from the discounted items to help you set the table for many festive dinners to come. Read more
Get ready to meet Finnish Design Shop’s December showstoppers – a lineup of colors and patterns, all from familiar florals and stripes to eye-popping fresh hues. These newcomers are sure to add a splash of joy in the middle of your winter décor. Check out Design Stories’ curated picks and bring home your own favorites! Read more
A fruity cheese salad, Danish-inspired smørrebrød bread, and a delicious ginger carrot cake add a splash of fun, color, and flavor to your festive table. If you’re scratching your head about what to cook for the holiday season, give these three recipes a try! Read more
Hold onto your mittens, folks – winter is coming! This year the Holiday Season is all about the quiet charm and minor tweaks. Check out our best tips on how to effortlessly arouse that festive feeling and get ready to enjoy the December celebrations. Read more
Wool socks are on, candles are lit, and the first box of chocolates is opened. We guess now is the time to finally admit it: the holiday season is approaching fast. To help you get into a festive frame of mind, we have opened our traditional Holiday Season Shop – step inside and get set for the season ahead! Read more
September graced us with an unusually warmth this year but left no room for doubt – summer is now definitely over. Discover Finnish Design Shop’s latest arrivals for the month and get ready to build your very own autumn nest from where you can enjoy the rain’s rhythm, dimming evenings, and fall colors. Read more
“There are no rules, the Finnish coffee culture is very liberal – as long as you drink coffee,” says Design Stories columnist Hanna-Katariina Mononen when commenting on Finns’ habit of building their days around steaming cups of joe. 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
Beautiful green spinach crêpes, wonderfully fluffy ricotta blueberry pancakes and frothy iced coffee make the most delectable breakfast of the spring. Check out the recipes and whip up tasty treats for a Mother's Day brunch or as a surprise for overnight guests. Read more
Finnish bed manufacturer Matri has opened an intimate boutique B&B in the picturesque Mathildedal ironworks village. What makes the place particularly interesting is that the old building is decorated with modern Nordic design. Finnish Design Shop’s Contract Sales helped furnish the stunning B&B. Read more
In spring 2022, Design Stories interviewed a group of friends who embarked on an ambitious project to transform historical Villa Sandsund into a new kind of boutique hotel offering effortless luxury. Hotel Sandsund is now open for reservations, and Design Stories returns to Tampere. Read more
Love deserves to be honored in the most remarkable way – and what better way than a gift of Finnish design, destined to last as long as a newlywed’s marriage? Check out our 9 best picks for the wedding gift that will not only bring joy on a special day but also add a touch of festive cheer to everyday life. Read more