Design & Decoration Fall in love with old log houses, urban apartments, tiny homes (and their ingenious solutions for small spaces!), saunas, summer cottages, and other authentic Nordic dwellings. Find ideas, inspiration, and guidance for decorating your own home, and discover Finland’s unique design heritage. Fri, 30 Oct 2026 10:46:39 +0000 Mon, 02 Nov 2026 00:56:27 +0000 Laminas_Feed_Writer 2 (https://getlaminas.org) https://www.kotona.com/categories/design-decoration When the children moved out, this old log house gained an art studio and a sewing room Fri, 30 Oct 2026 10:46:39 +0000 https://www.kotona.com/articles/old-house-in-rauma https://www.kotona.com/articles/old-house-in-rauma 0 This 1969 home still feels fresh—even its bathroom brick has stood the test of time Thu, 29 Oct 2026 10:55:39 +0000 https://www.kotona.com/articles/kaarina-and-reino-huhtiniemi-duplex https://www.kotona.com/articles/kaarina-and-reino-huhtiniemi-duplex 0 Vanessa thought downtown Helsinki was home for life—until an idyllic log house drew her back to her country roots Wed, 28 Oct 2026 13:00:13 +0000 https://www.kotona.com/articles/vanessa-forstens-1920s-log-house-in-raasepori https://www.kotona.com/articles/vanessa-forstens-1920s-log-house-in-raasepori 0 A mural brought warmth and a Brooklyn feel to this Helsinki living room—for less than paneling Wed, 28 Oct 2026 12:33:46 +0000 https://www.kotona.com/articles/striking-mural-on-staircase-wall https://www.kotona.com/articles/striking-mural-on-staircase-wall 0 Henna has an entire room for Christmas decorations—“I start thinking about Christmas at Midsummer” Tue, 27 Oct 2026 14:30:13 +0000 https://www.kotona.com/articles/hennas-christmas-home-in-laihia https://www.kotona.com/articles/hennas-christmas-home-in-laihia 0 A purple kitchen and forest green living room—Rebecca mixed her own colors for her old log home Mon, 26 Oct 2026 13:37:07 +0000 https://www.kotona.com/articles/rebecca-sandelins-home-in-tammisaari https://www.kotona.com/articles/rebecca-sandelins-home-in-tammisaari 0 5 tips for a pet-friendly home—decorating choices that work and last Mon, 26 Oct 2026 12:42:48 +0000 https://www.kotona.com/articles/5-helpful-tips-for-a-pet-friendly-home https://www.kotona.com/articles/5-helpful-tips-for-a-pet-friendly-home 0 Salvaged treasures and handmade touches bring Johanna’s old house to life—one wall is covered with gift wrap Fri, 23 Oct 2026 10:22:52 +0000 https://www.kotona.com/articles/old-house-salvaged-finds https://www.kotona.com/articles/old-house-salvaged-finds 0 When is lamp repair worth it? 5 reasons to consult a specialist Thu, 22 Oct 2026 09:19:30 +0000 https://www.kotona.com/articles/when-to-take-a-lamp-to-a-repair-specialist https://www.kotona.com/articles/when-to-take-a-lamp-to-a-repair-specialist 0 A 1960s townhouse brought Satu and Jari back to their hometown—and inspired a new decorating style Wed, 21 Oct 2026 10:11:32 +0000 https://www.kotona.com/articles/satu-and-jaris-1960s-townhouse https://www.kotona.com/articles/satu-and-jaris-1960s-townhouse 0 Mikko and Pauliina traded their forever home for a century-old house with a dark past Tue, 20 Oct 2026 14:00:47 +0000 https://www.kotona.com/articles/mikko-and-pauliinas-home-in-kuopio https://www.kotona.com/articles/mikko-and-pauliinas-home-in-kuopio 0 Laura collects Raija Uosikkinen’s Arabia tableware: “I look for things that make me smile” Mon, 19 Oct 2026 11:11:43 +0000 https://www.kotona.com/articles/flea-market-enthusiast-laura-hostikkas-finds https://www.kotona.com/articles/flea-market-enthusiast-laura-hostikkas-finds 0 Finnish Kaisa makes a living selling vintage near Paris: “Nothing here is perfect or polished, and that’s liberating” Fri, 16 Oct 2026 12:25:43 +0000 https://www.kotona.com/articles/kaisa-and-nicos-small-home-on-the-outskirts-of-paris https://www.kotona.com/articles/kaisa-and-nicos-small-home-on-the-outskirts-of-paris 0 Eija’s dream house had a broken window and an overgrown yard: “At first, I questioned the whole idea” Fri, 16 Oct 2026 10:16:49 +0000 https://www.kotona.com/articles/1970s-house-furnished-with-designer-pieces https://www.kotona.com/articles/1970s-house-furnished-with-designer-pieces 0 Can comforters and pillows stay at the cottage all winter? Home care expert explains Fri, 16 Oct 2026 09:24:42 +0000 https://www.kotona.com/articles/storing-comforters-and-pillows-at-the-cottage https://www.kotona.com/articles/storing-comforters-and-pillows-at-the-cottage 0 Riikka now lives in her great-aunt’s house—“I had secretly dreamed of living here someday” Thu, 15 Oct 2026 12:56:01 +0000 https://www.kotona.com/articles/mansard-roof-house-in-harjavalta https://www.kotona.com/articles/mansard-roof-house-in-harjavalta 0 6 Finnish design lessons worth stealing, according to an interior architect Thu, 15 Oct 2026 08:48:44 +0000 https://www.kotona.com/articles/6-finnish-design-lessons-worth-stealing https://www.kotona.com/articles/6-finnish-design-lessons-worth-stealing 0 Taina and Chris saved Billnäs Gård—not a single wall in this grand log mansion is white Wed, 14 Oct 2026 11:10:19 +0000 https://www.kotona.com/articles/billnas-gard https://www.kotona.com/articles/billnas-gard 0 Nanny Still’s Grapponia brings a splash of joy to the table Wed, 14 Oct 2026 09:22:55 +0000 https://www.kotona.com/articles/nanny-still-grapponia https://www.kotona.com/articles/nanny-still-grapponia 0 “Orange makes me happy and cheerful”—Henriikka’s Helsinki home glows with the colors of Provence Tue, 13 Oct 2026 13:32:31 +0000 https://www.kotona.com/articles/henriikkas-home-in-an-art-nouveau-building-in-kallio https://www.kotona.com/articles/henriikkas-home-in-an-art-nouveau-building-in-kallio 0 Why is decluttering so hard? Experts explain Tue, 13 Oct 2026 11:00:17 +0000 https://www.kotona.com/articles/why-decluttering-is-hard https://www.kotona.com/articles/why-decluttering-is-hard 0 A world-famous light fell short—so a leading Finnish architect designed a lesser-known classic Tue, 13 Oct 2026 09:00:54 +0000 https://www.kotona.com/articles/juha-leiviska-jl341-pendant-light https://www.kotona.com/articles/juha-leiviska-jl341-pendant-light 0 This Finnish home is full of Christmas magic by October: “It’s never too early to get into the Christmas spirit” Mon, 12 Oct 2026 13:16:39 +0000 https://www.kotona.com/articles/pia-maarits-christmas-home https://www.kotona.com/articles/pia-maarits-christmas-home 0 There’s a lot I like about cluttercore—but something doesn’t quite add up Mon, 12 Oct 2026 10:51:38 +0000 https://www.kotona.com/articles/kari-otso-nevaluoma-column-on-cluttercore https://www.kotona.com/articles/kari-otso-nevaluoma-column-on-cluttercore 0 “If there’s no doorway, you can make one with a chainsaw”—Finnish couple built a calming CLT home filled with wood Fri, 09 Oct 2026 11:00:09 +0000 https://www.kotona.com/articles/hanna-and-samis-clt-home https://www.kotona.com/articles/hanna-and-samis-clt-home 0 Quiz: You know what you like—but what’s your design personality? Thu, 08 Oct 2026 11:26:20 +0000 https://www.kotona.com/articles/design-personality-quiz https://www.kotona.com/articles/design-personality-quiz 0 Design democracy: What the world can learn from Finnish interiors Thu, 08 Oct 2026 11:25:47 +0000 https://www.kotona.com/articles/design-democracy-what-the-world-can-learn-from-finnish-interiors https://www.kotona.com/articles/design-democracy-what-the-world-can-learn-from-finnish-interiors 0 Milla and Juho hunt for Finnish design at flea markets: “Our superpower is two pairs of keen eyes” Thu, 08 Oct 2026 07:29:14 +0000 https://www.kotona.com/articles/treasure-hunters-milla-and-juho https://www.kotona.com/articles/treasure-hunters-milla-and-juho 0 Viivi gave her white Helsinki rental a colorful makeover with paint and d-c-fix Wed, 07 Oct 2026 12:39:34 +0000 https://www.kotona.com/articles/viivi-kasi-rental-home-helsinki https://www.kotona.com/articles/viivi-kasi-rental-home-helsinki 0 This designer couple made their 1970s two-bedroom feel bigger on a small budget: “The quirks give it an edge” Mon, 05 Oct 2026 12:21:57 +0000 https://www.kotona.com/articles/anni-and-tuukkas-1970s-home https://www.kotona.com/articles/anni-and-tuukkas-1970s-home 0 Villa Skeppet: Alvar Aalto’s last private house was designed to keep a friend in Finland Mon, 05 Oct 2026 10:52:06 +0000 https://www.kotona.com/articles/villa-skeppet-designed-by-alvar-aalto https://www.kotona.com/articles/villa-skeppet-designed-by-alvar-aalto 0 Their mother began saving the old family cottage—Elina and her siblings finished the job Fri, 02 Oct 2026 12:39:28 +0000 https://www.kotona.com/articles/siblings-family-cottage https://www.kotona.com/articles/siblings-family-cottage 0 This home looks like a 1920s manor—but it was built in 2008 Thu, 01 Oct 2026 11:58:45 +0000 https://www.kotona.com/articles/modern-brick-house-1920s-manor https://www.kotona.com/articles/modern-brick-house-1920s-manor 0 A Helsinki family turned a one-bedroom into a home for four—and still found room for a workspace Wed, 30 Sep 2026 12:39:45 +0000 https://www.kotona.com/articles/tiina-and-ollis-one-bedroom-apartment-for-four https://www.kotona.com/articles/tiina-and-ollis-one-bedroom-apartment-for-four 0 This 1960s cottage stole a Finnish couple’s hearts: “We wanted to preserve its spirit” Tue, 29 Sep 2026 10:02:57 +0000 https://www.kotona.com/articles/1960s-wooden-cottage-renovation-iitti https://www.kotona.com/articles/1960s-wooden-cottage-renovation-iitti 0 Old-fashioned in the best way: 7 charming rocking chair ideas Mon, 28 Sep 2026 12:15:28 +0000 https://www.kotona.com/articles/7-rocking-chair-ideas https://www.kotona.com/articles/7-rocking-chair-ideas 0 Cyrila will never part with her hugging chair—it holds the warmth of her childhood home Mon, 28 Sep 2026 11:44:05 +0000 https://www.kotona.com/articles/cyrila-will-never-part-with-her-hugging-chair https://www.kotona.com/articles/cyrila-will-never-part-with-her-hugging-chair 0 A Helsinki couple bought an old village store in rural Finland—and started putting down roots Fri, 25 Sep 2026 11:09:24 +0000 https://www.kotona.com/articles/wahlstroms-home-in-an-old-village-store https://www.kotona.com/articles/wahlstroms-home-in-an-old-village-store 0 Where creativity lives: Inside the homes of 6 Finnish artists and designers Fri, 25 Sep 2026 09:17:18 +0000 https://www.kotona.com/articles/homes-of-6-contemporary-finnish-artists-and-designers https://www.kotona.com/articles/homes-of-6-contemporary-finnish-artists-and-designers 0 “A collision of two different tastes”—inside an art-filled Helsinki home with quiet corners and a custom oak bookcase Thu, 24 Sep 2026 14:25:39 +0000 https://www.kotona.com/articles/evelin-and-kaapos-home-in-helsinki https://www.kotona.com/articles/evelin-and-kaapos-home-in-helsinki 0