Explore this week’s captivating new arrival: The Lunar chair by Form & Refine is a perfect blend of comfort and lightness. For this summer, the chair is exclusively available at the Finnish Design Shop. Read more
The renovated tower building of the Original Sokos Hotel Royal in Vaasa opened in February 2024. The interior design was led by the award-winning Helsinki-based KOKO3, which even designed completely new upholstery fabrics for the hotel. Finnish Design Shop’s Contract Sales supplied a large portion of the hotel’s furniture. Read more
One can easily gather clues about the Japanese couple’s fondness for Nordic design in their Helsinki home, which exudes a delightful mix of light and warmth. But it’s only when you take a moment to sit down at their kitchen table that the stories behind their cherished items come to life. Let’s listen! Read more
Something old, something new, and something a bit more sustainable – now these are some great objectives for the new year and new design purchases. Check out our customer service team’s tips on how to make even more considered design choices! Read more
Every month, Finnish Design Shop’s Showroom Manager Maija Rasila and her team pick the showroom's most interesting trends and products. In January, the focus is on the Pantone Color of the Year 2022 and materials that freshen up the interior. Read more
Interior designer Petra Majantie restored a detached house designed by Aarne Ervi in Espoo, Finland. Even though Villa Koivikko was completed in 1958, its extremely innovative use of space and living-room decor that reflects the past still manage to impress 60 years later. Read more
New curtains, cushion covers and other home textiles are a quick way to update your home decor. However, when buying curtain fabric, there are a few important things to keep in mind. Design Stories’ column seeks answers to questions that puzzle design lovers around the world. Read more
Finnish Design Shop’s interior architect, Maija Rasila, talks about her favorite products and styles in Design Stories’ Favorites of the Month column. In September, we’ll review topical materials, colors and trends. Read more
Being eco-conscious is now more topical than ever. We picked the most interesting new inventions and collections from some of our favorite brands that strive to become even more environmentally friendly. Read more
Furnishing the children’s room gets easier if you pay attention to these three things: opt for multi-functional furniture, adaptable items, and timeless design. Design Stories shares seven easy ways to add functional style to the kids’ room. Read more
Kvadrat’s top textiles from rugs to upholstery fabrics are born from micro innovation and the diversity of their designers. Founded in 1968, the Danish company finds inspiration in design and contemporary art. Read more
Interior architect Maija Rasila talks about her favorite products and styles in Design Stories' Favorites of the Month column. In April, she highlights home comforts and enjoys ‘armchair travel’. Read more
Interior designer Maija Rasila describes her favorite products and styles in her Favorites of the month column for Design Stories. This March, she’s inspired by brightly colored details and furniture. Read more
Decorating a small living room might seem like a daunting task, but with the help of considered furniture design, distinctive detailing and a bit of illusion a tight space can be easily turned into the grand heart of a home. 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
Form & Refine is a fresh Danish design company that passes on the craft traditions of various countries in the spirit of Nordic design. The first product launches include alpaca products from Bolivia, ceramics from Portugal and wooden furniture from Denmark. Read more
Interior architect Maija Rasila talks about her favourite products in the 'Favorites of the Month' column in Design Stories. In September, Rasila praises the modernist, streamlined forms of the 60s and 70s – to the vibes of the most talked-about movie of this fall. Read more
Design dreams are often classics you crave for a long time before actually buying them. Sometimes they may be forgotten, but they do pop up again and again. Four Finnish influencers in the design industry revealed their design dreams to Design Stories. Read more
The family of designer Sebastian Jansson had not intended to buy a summer cottage at all. Then a plot practically made for them was put on sale in a familiar location. Read more
Massproductions’ curvy Dandy sofa is a new design icon with classic, timeless charm. Thus, it is a perfect match for Hotel St. George’s popular Coupole Suite. Read more
Mika Tolvanen, who designed the Visu chair collection for Muuto, aims to create objects that are playful but not boisterous. We interviewed this award-winning Finnish designer about the birth and future of the Visu collection. Read more
Muuto’s Outline and Rest sofa series bring new perspectives to the modern Scandinavian sofa. Here, we speak to their designers, Oslo-based duo Anderssen & Voll, whose pieces occasionally originate from divergence. Read more
The first months of winter are perfect for practising Hygge, Danish for relaxing and lounging comfortably at home. The hygge feeling will be enhanced with voluminous blankets, soft velvet pillows, rugs and ambient lights. Create a lounging corner in your home, where you can retreat to with a good book and a cup of hot chocolate. 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