Holiday home by Þingvallavatn is an arresting masterpiece by KRADS, located in the dream-like landscapes of Iceland’s southwest coast. The building overlooking the mountains and lake Þingvallavatn offers a connection to nature and culture unlike no other. Read more
Step into a winter wonderland at Finnish Design Shop’s showroom & store in Turku! Surrounded by beautiful textures, refined colors, and thoughtfully selected gifts, you’ll find everything you need to bring a touch of Nordic happiness to your holiday festivities. Read more
The secondary residence in the first apartment building in Hanko is where Sirpa Arovaara and her family spend their holidays in Finland, relaxing and enjoying life. Read more
Once summer sets in, the heart of the home takes a tour as many of us create summery treats and tablescapes on the patio or in the holiday home garden. But which all-but-obvious table setting options hold a candle to the lusciousness of mouth-watering summer produce? See our choices combining Scandinavian simplicity with Japanese-inspired style. Read more
Did you get invited to a Midsummer party, someone’s holiday home or a friend’s house? Even though meeting people you like is the most heart-warming thing about the visit, it is still nice to give the host or hostess a beautiful, high-quality gift – such as a Finnish design item! We picked seven ideas for gifts available in our selection, representing Finnish design at its best. Read more
For the architect couple and their six children, the holiday season is a time for candlelight, evergreens, and the aroma of good food. While these elements contribute to the festive atmosphere, what truly matters in creating the holiday spirit is the relaxed togetherness and the art of savoring the moment. Read more
Showroom Manager and interior architect Maija Rasila introduces the most interesting items in the new spring exhibition at our showroom in Turku, Finland. Read more
A 1970s home in the tranquil Turku archipelago stood empty for decades. Anna and Tuomas fell in love with Villa Nagu and brought life back to the building. They said goodbye to the yellowed wooden surfaces and gave the place a fresh new touch. Read more
When the hustle and bustle of everyday life gets a bit much, Mikkel Hansen and Stephanie Gundelach retreat to their country home in Tisvildeleje, Denmark. The soulful pink house and the serene atmosphere of the coastal village offer a refuge where the whole family can kick back and unwind. 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
Mari Relander, an interior architect and partner in the award-winning design studio KOKO3, is enthusiastic about plants and art. Read about how Mari is doing now that the year is nearing the end and get tips for gifts with character from Finnish Design Shop’s selection! Read more
Delicious color combinations, fascinating decorative items and abundant patterns: in the home of a maximalist, more is really more. We picked seven design gems in our selection that add the finishing touch to a maximalist interior and also make for excellent gifts. Read more
This holiday home designed with emotion, skill, moderation and common sense offers a calm contrast to the everyday city life of interior architect Joanna Laajisto and photographer Mikko Ryhänen. Read more
Finnish Design Shop’s showroom team picks the most interesting products and interior design trends every month. In July, interior designer Riikka Soini-Ferraguto focuses on timeless and beautifully aging design classics, textile care and skincare as well as picking something pretty for a vase. Read more
Design Stories columnist Hanna-Katariina Mononen ponders whether you can enjoy the feel of a summer cottage without leaving home. Spoiler alert: you can. 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
Successful summer parties are made of, above all, people, but also of memorable presents and decorations that set a festive mood. A good wedding gift is one that the newlyweds can use for a long time and that will also bring them joy in everyday life – read our tips for choosing a wedding present! Read more
The Muuratsalo Experimental House functioned both as a summer residence of Alvar and Elissa Aalto and a test site for architectural elements. The Experimental House, located in Central Finland, gave Alvar Aalto the opportunity to play with construction materials and test new kinds of structural solutions. Read more
Every morning at their Kilpisjärvi log house, Valtteri Bottas, a Formula One driver, and Tiffany Cromwell, a top-level professional road cyclist, are greeted by a picture perfect view of the Saana fell. Discover the couple’s modern leisure home with Design Stories! Read more
In this Franckly Friends column we have a chat with Olavi Koponen, a Finnish architect who specializes in wood construction. We meet Koponen in one of his designs, the Villa Lena in Espoo, Finland, which exhibits his signature element – simplified beauty. Read more
HAY’s new arrivals in spring 2022 are sure to transport you straight to summer – we can already imagine ourselves sitting on the new Balcony patio chairs, enjoying our evenings in the light of the cordless Apollo luminaire. See our picks from the new collection! Read more
It’s a pleasure to give and get design, and Finnish Design Shop’s selection also includes affordable options for Christmas gifts. We put together a list of beautiful, inventive and timeless products that are suitable for many tastes and even a modest budget. Read more
“As I am a huge ambassador of versatility and timelessness, I like blending some special, Christmassy objects with pieces that we use daily, all year round.” Blogger Kasia Rutkowiak shares her tips for creating a minimalist holiday decor with just a few, carefully selected ornaments. Read more
Avotakka’s Editor-in-Chief Kari-Otso Nevaluoma selected six light, simple and impressive lamps that bring joy to darkening fall evenings. Some of the lamps are suitable for both indoor and outdoor spaces, such as patios and balconies. Read more
Combining the minimalist aesthetics of Norm Architects and Keiji Ashizawa Design with Karimoku’s decades of experience in making wooden furniture results in Japandi at its best. The fourth Karimoku Case Study project transformed a Tokyo apartment from the 1980s into a serene and welcoming home whose dark-toned interior is a tribute to shadows. Read more
Mia Frilander browsed through Finnish Design Shop’s selection to pick topical pieces that interest her at the moment. The products include home textiles that add a touch of luxury to everyday life, as well as something she would obtain for the pool of her dream home. 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
Even though it’s the height of the winter season, we already dream of the coming summer by the Baltic Sea. For you, we caught a whole shoal of marine-themed design products from Finnish Design Shop that bring greetings to your home or holiday residence from open waters, sun-kissed rocks, and shaded spots by boathouses. Read more
Space of Mind is a minimalist and modular cabin developed as a response to the pandemic travel restrictions and the new era of local travel. The compact, prefabricated cabin resulted from a collaboration between three Finnish companies: Studio Puisto, Protos Demos and Made by Choice. Read more
Welcome 2021! Create a festive atmosphere for the New Year with cool metals, impressive eye-catching décor and fresh details that herald the new season. Read more