Our KasvuOpen Experience: Learning, Inspiration, and Growth
Last week, we had the incredible opportunity to participate in KasvuOpen, Finland’s largest growth program for small and medium-sized companies. For us at Makuu, it was an eye-opening experience that went far beyond pitching our brand. What is KasvuOpen? KasvuOpen connects companies with experienced business mentors (sparraajat) and growth experts. Over a structured program, teams […]
Makuu Eco Solutions Oy at Yrityskummit 2025 Conference
On August 20–21, Makuu Eco Solutions Oy (makuu™) joined the Yrityskummit 2025 Conference in Lappeenranta, focusing on growth opportunities for micro and SME companies. One of the founders Sofia Zakharova was invited to a panel titled “Is international expertise a company’s trump card?”. She shared our story: both makuu™ founders have international roots but found […]
Overview: We at UIVA Flytande2025 — Northern Europe’s largest floating boat show
In mid-August, we attended the UIVA Floating Boat Show — the largest floating boat exhibition in the Nordic countries, held from August 14 to 17 at the Yacht Club HSK marina on Lauttasaari Island in Helsinki.uiva.fi | STT Info About UIVA Location: HSK, Lauttasaari, Helsinki Format: “In-water” — boats and yachts are displayed on the […]
makuu™ at Housing Fair in Oulu 2025
Hemp bedding in House Hjemma — function, sustainability, and respect for materials Asuntomessut is one of Finland’s most respected architecture and housing exhibitions. Since 1970, it has taken place annually in different cities, showcasing the best in residential design, interior innovation, and sustainable living. This is not just a fair — it’s a real-life neighborhood […]
Slow fashion rising:
Why hemp is the future of sustainable textiles
The world is spinning faster each day, and there’s something deeply rebellious about slowing down. About choosing quality over quantity, breath over rush, and nature over synthetic. This is where slow fashion enters — not as a trend, but as a return. And at the heart of this quiet revolution stands hemp. ⸻ 🧵 The […]
makuu™:
tested by the ocean
Today’s market is flooded with buzzwords: eco, mindful, sustainable. We chose a different path — starting not with marketing, but with the product. makuu™ was born from a real need: to create bedding that withstands high humidity, shifting temperatures, and a lack of household conditions — and still remains beautiful and pleasant to sleep in. […]
makuu™ + KasvuOpen: What we learned by asking ourselves uncomfortable questions about the future
We applied to the KasvuOpen program — Finland’s largest growth coaching program for companies — to challenge ourselves with tough questions: Why this product? Why would anyone choose us? What makes us different? Why would we survive when others don’t? We’re still preparing for the official sparring round, but the first connections and feedback have […]
Disconnect to Reconnect: Why mindful sleep begins with a digital detox
In a world that never sleeps, choosing rest is a radical act. And not just any rest — mindful sleep. Not the kind interrupted by notifications, blue light, or endless scrolling — but real, nourishing sleep that restores you from the inside out. As the days get longer and summer adventures begin — on boats, […]
Season’s calling: Make your Bed the Best Part of your Summer Escape
As the ice melts off the lakes and the first warm breeze brushes across the coast, something inside us stirs. The season of movement is returning. It’s almost time to launch the boat, pack the van, or unlock the cottage door.Yachting, vanlife, mökkeily (summerhousing) — whatever your summer looks like, it’s shaped by one simple […]
Small space, big comfort: smart solutions for cozy sleeping areas in boats, RVs, and tiny homes
Designing a cozy sleeping area in compact spaces like small bedrooms, boats, RVs, or cottages requires thoughtful planning and smart solutions. Drawing inspiration from Finnish interior design websites, here are some practical tips to help you create a comfortable and functional sleeping environment: 1. Optimize Space with Multifunctional Furniture In tight quarters, every piece of […]