Trend alert: 8 captivating color accents for your home decor
Lively pastels, warm orange, and alluring green: we listed eight cheerful color accents that are trending among design enthusiasts. Read more
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From a blank canvas to a masterpiece – 6 wall decor ideas
Wall decor gives a room an attitude boost and can also make it more functional. We put together six simple tips to turn an empty wall into a fabulous focal point – take a look and find your favorite! Read more
Vitra Home Stories: Adeline and Florent Maillet enjoy simple life in the French countryside
This winter, the Swiss brand Vitra invites us to take a look behind the doors of three homes, all as different as their residents. In this story, we meet the family of Adeline and Florent Maillet, who left the city to build their ideal home in touch with nature. Read more
Vitra Home Stories: Artist Paul Schrader expresses feelings in colors
This winter, the Swiss brand Vitra invites us to take a look behind the doors of three homes, all as different as their residents. In this story, we meet Hamburg-based artist Paul Schrader who has created a studio and home for himself and his art. Read more
Mood-boosting gift ideas – introducing 8 favorite design gifts
The best gifts are full of emotion and thought: well-thought-of gifts bring joy to the recipient for years to come. We chose eight trending designs to make your gift shopping a bit easier – browse the ideas and find your favorites! Read more
George Nelson – a Renaissance genius of modern design
The architect George Nelson is known as a unique designer, as well as an insightful opinion-leader and visionary, who brought American design into the modernist era. In his design work, Nelson managed to create subdued beauty and have fun at the same time. Read more
Talking with 3 Creators of Nordic Happiness: “The best part? Sharing a passion with others”
Annaleena Leino, Suvi Melender-Lågland and Allan Torp each received honorable mentions for their pioneering and sustained work as design-focused content creators, as part of the first FDS Influencer Awards. Design Stories spoke with the tenacious trio about their early days, memorable encounters with followers, and elements that keep things interesting. Read more
Aspekt Office designed the new Work & Co office in Copenhagen with a touch of Danish hygge
For its new office in Copenhagen, the global digital agency Work & Co wanted to have a local feel and true Scandinavian spirit. Aspekt Office decorated the space using Nordic furniture classics, industrial influences and the famous Danish coziness. Read more
1950s decor brings back everyday elegance – recreate the mid-century modern style with these tips
The 1950s design language looks just as attractive and fresh today as it did decades ago. We picked out nine mid-century modern design treasures from Finnish Design Shop's selection. Read more
Paul McCobb re-emerges to achieve new popularity
The furniture of Paul McCobb, who enjoyed huge success in the 1950s and 60s, has been available only in auctions and flea markets in recent decades. However, this has now changed, with McCobb’s products being re-released by various manufacturers. Read more
Soft minimalism – Maija Rasila’s August favorites
Interior architect Maija Rasila lists her favorite designs in the new 'Favorites of the month' column in Design Stories. In August, Rasila is particularly inspired by Japanese-style furniture and objects. See also her recipe for a refreshing summer drink! Read more
3 Days of Design 2019 in Copenhagen
The 3 Days of Design event in Copenhagen was a celebration of Nordic, particularly Danish, design. The showrooms were open to the public, with designers displaying their latest products and the city brimming with fascinating exhibitions. The Finnish Design Shop team was on hand – read our report from Copenhagen! Read more