We Love This: August 2026
By Malin Norman | Press photos
For relaxing days with a good book, perhaps on the terrace or in a cosy study, take a look at these inspiring ideas for new additions to your reading nook. You’ll be all set to settle down into the pages of your favourite kind of escape.
Kreafunk – aTUNE 2 BT, FM/DAB+
The all-in-one radio aTUNE 2 by Danish brand Kreafunk combines DAB+, FM, Bluetooth speaker and alarm clock. The charming retro design is small but with a big personality. Made from recycled materials with consideration for both form and environment, it has space for up to 40 radio stations and smooth switching between functions – so it’s easy to find the right mood. It’s available in the stylish colours of ivory sand, black, mango burst, Nordic green and terracotta. aTUNE radio, EUR 149.95
Åhléns Home – Tova table lamp
Tova by Swedish department store brand Åhléns Home is a modern table lamp with round shapes and a flat top. Made of lacquered metal, it looks just as good taking pride of place in the window as it does on a table. The lamp comes in green and beige. Tova table lamp, SEK 599
Klippan – Knut blanket
Founded in 1879, family business Klippan Yllefabrik has experience aplenty in textile craftsmanship. Knut is a classic blanket made of 100 per cent lambswool. Beautiful as a throw, it’s also nice and warm to cuddle up with when the evenings start to get a bit chilly. Available in nine colours. Knut blanket, SEK 975
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Printworks – Fantastic portable fan
This rechargeable portable fan Fantastic by Swedish brand Printworks is designed to suit your desk or coffee table. Operating in total silence and with three levels of wind speed, it offers customisable cooling, and with 360-degree rotation, you can direct the breeze where you need it. With a wooden frame and available in wood beige, wood pistachio, wood dusty pink and wood petroleum, cooling down has never looked cooler. Fantastic portable fan, EUR 75
Design House Stockholm – Astrid mug
Together with Astrid Lindgren AB, Swedish brand Design House Stockholm has launched a collection of stoneware mugs that celebrates the famous author’s magnificent storytelling and writing legacy. The collection consists of nine mugs in different colours, with nine individual quotes engraved. What better mug for your morning tea or coffee, than one with Astrid’s wisdom to inspire you? Astrid mug, SEK 295
String Furniture – String Pocket shelf
Designed by Kajsa and Nisse Strinning in 1949, this icon of design is a true masterpiece. Since 2004, founders of String Furniture, Peter Erlandsson and Pär Josefsson, have been continuing the legacy of the designers. String Pocket is sold as a complete shelf, but you can mix and match colours and wooden alternatives to suit your style. It also works as a nightstand or as an extra shelf in your kitchen or hallway. Available in a range of colours, from the classic white, oak and walnut to sage and fuchsia. String Pocket shelf, GBP 160
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