Typical, too, of this aesthetic were the uncluttered interiors of Alvar Aalto's Villa Mairea, which was designed in the late 1930s, and inspired by Finnish and Japanese design.

The hotel is the brainchild of Finnish interiors architect, designer and sculptor Stefan Lindfors, who’s turned the guest rooms into artistic sanctuaries with muralled walls and whimsical names ...

The online Nordic design store has sought both an authentic atmosphere for employees and a striking connection to nature for visitors in the new space. An emphasis on preserving forest biodiversity ...

Finland has been named the happiest country in the world for seven years running, according to The World Happiness Report. Ranking as the world's happiest country based on the 2024 report, with a ...

Yrjö Kukkapuro, Finnish grand master of design, died last week aged 91. Almost everyone in Finland has sat on a Kukkapuro chair – in a school, hospital, office or home. Over his seven-decade career, ...

Find interiors inspo at The Aalto House, home of Finnish architect and designer Alvar Aalto – his 1936 pad still somehow feels very contemporary. Entry costs £25 (Alvaraalto.fi). DREAMY DAY TRIPS ...

The blue Finnish tile clads an undulating elevator lobby. (Janne Tuunanen) The conference room is a masterclass in Aalto tropes we all know and love. His affinity for wood detailing and ...

Finnish design brand Marimekko partners with interiors publication Apartamento to host Bar Unikko from 15 to 21 April 2024 in Milan, Italy.

Typical, too, of this aesthetic were the uncluttered interiors of Alvar Aalto's Villa Mairea, which was designed in the late 1930s, and inspired by Finnish and Japanese design.