The Design Journal

Flooring is one of the most important design decisions in a home. As one of the largest uninterrupted surfaces, it has a powerful effect on how a space looks and feels. Wood is a beautiful flooring material, bringing warmth underfoot, natural texture, a sense of flow between spaces, and an overall feeling of calm, depth and permanence. In our work, wood is never treated as just a practical surface. It is a natural material with character and longevity. When chosen well, it ca

Nordic design is often reduced to a stereotype: pale wood, white walls and rooms stripped of personality. In reality, it is not about creating a cold or overly minimal home. It is about shaping spaces around everyday life through clarity, light, function, natural materials and lasting quality. Nordic design can feel warm, textured, colourful and deeply personal. At Studio Tiainen, this is the understanding of Nordic design that guides our work. We are interested in homes that