Design Stories October reading list

October 17, 2021

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Welcome to the monthly reading list of Design Stories, the online magazine of Finnish Design Shop. In October, we invite you to read Kasia Rutkowiak's tips on how to create a functional home workspace, take a virtual tour in the inviting Huudi Business Park in Helsinki, and discover the delightful décor style of Studio Plenty's Lela Louhio. Also, if you're in the market for new curtains, don't miss out on our customer service's pointers on how to determine just the right amount of fabric.

Curtains 101

Even after the pandemic, remote work from home is here to stay. Working from home for seven years already, Kasia Rutkowiak shares her best tips for designing a functional home office in a small space.

HOMES

Scandinavian style meets Brazilian atmosphere

Franckly Friends, dedicated to friends of pre-owned design, is a column that visits the homes of interesting individuals and delves into stories behind their design treasures. In the second part, we meet stylist and interior designer Lela Louhio at her Helsinki home. Lela's home reflects her love of Scandinavian design and her home country, Brazil.

DESIGN

Moomins with a dash of gold

Swedish Skultuna has imbued the Moomin characters with a touch of elegance and luxury. The sought-after Moomin x Skultuna figurines from Moomintroll to Snorkmaiden are plated with genuine gold.

ARCHITECTURE

Huudi – a cosy alternative to a home office

Along with remote work, office spaces are moving closer to residential areas. Huudi Business Park in Munkkivuori, Helsinki, also welcomes local residents. Design Stories checked out the refurbished hybrid space, for which Finnish Design Shop's Contract Sales provided most of the furniture.