Puustelli Kitchens Celebrates 10 years of ecological kitchens 

October 2023

Fourteen years ago, Puustelli set out to reinvent the kitchen cabinet, on a mission to create more environmentally friendly furniture. The focus was to create cabinetry that would become the most ecological, sustainable kitchen possible over its entire lifecycle. Exactly ten years ago, based on years of research and development, Puustelli launched ‘Miinus’ a new kitchen cabinetry line where any materials needlessly affecting the environment and indoor air quality have been removed.

The signature hallmark of the Miinus line is the reimagined structure of the kitchen cabinet; instead of the traditional box, Puustelli created a biocomposite frame with pre-drilled holes for door, panel and shelf attachments. The biocomposite frame removes the need for a “fourth wall” and opens up a whole new world of kitchen design opportunities.

In honor of the 10 year anniversary, Puustelli Kitchens is hosting a Showroom Open House event on Saturday October 7th, 2023. 

10 year Celebration Event Information

Puustelli Kitchens Launches New Feelwood Collection

July 2023

Puustelli Kitchens adds 17 new door models to their already extensive door model selection with the new Feelwood Collection. The oak and elm woodgrain doors feature a vivid wood pattern that include natural elements such as notches, cracks and knots. The Feelwood Collection doors are low-VOC and carry an M1 indoor air rating, meaning that they maintain an excellent quality of indoor air with minimal off-gassing and formaldehyde emissions. The door models are also scratch resistant, durable, and easy to clean. ​

View the complete Feelwood Collection here 

Puustelli Kitchens represents more than 100 years of Finnish kitchen cabinetry innovation, providing homeowners, builders, and designers with the only sustainably made, non-toxic, fully recyclable and reusable cabinetry option available in the market.  

Puustelli Kitchens Attends 2023 KBIS in Las Vegas

January 2023

Puustelli Kitchens team ​members will travel to Las Vegas for the annual Kitchen and Bath Industry Show organized by the National Kitchen and Bath Association. The team members will participate in the event as delegates of the NKBA Global Connections program that connects international kitchen and bath industry members at the event. 

More information about KBIS 

Puustelli USA now recruiting for Senior Cabinetry Installer 

September 2022

Puustelli USA is seeking a Senior Cabinetry Installer to join the team at the Edina, Minnesota showroom location. The Senior Cabinetry Installer is responsible for the professional installation of Puustelli cabinetry. Additional duties include reviewing shop drawings, logistics and project management, cabinetry assembly and delivery. 

View a video of how to install Puustelli cabinetry here.

Puustelli Kitchens represents more than 100 years of Finnish kitchen cabinetry innovation, providing homeowners, builders, and designers with the only sustainably made, non-toxic, fully recyclable and reusable cabinetry option available in the market.  

Job requirements:  

Project management  

• Coordinating with Puustelli designers on client projects  
• Communicating with customers and their contractors  
• Performing installation reviews prior to installation start, including site verifications before order is placed when possible 
• Verifying technical requirements and jobsite readiness requirements are met for cabinet installation  
• Informing complimentary trades (i.e. plumber, electrician etc.) about the difference in Puustelli cabinetry installation compared to traditional cabinetry  
• Attending jobsite meetings with customer and outside contractors to make sure they have information needed for a successful Puustelli cabinet installation 
• Tracking and logging installation costs  

Cabinet installation  

• Installing client cabinetry  
• Managing cabinet installation process 
• Ensuring quality control is adhered to on job site 
• Maintaining job site cleanliness 
• Continuing cabinetry installation education  
• Staying up to date on new products and items  

Internal communication and documentation  

• Making sure all plans and drawings are in the correct folders  
• Verifying shop drawing documents meet technical requirements  
• Obtaining design change approvals from designer as needed 
• Documenting change orders  
• Reporting to Operations Director  

Job requirements  

• Experience reading and working with shop drawings and kitchen design plans  
• Experience with carpentry, remodeling and/or construction  
• Experience managing jobsite projects and team members  
• Professional and courteous communication with clients and team members  
• Access to your own transportation  
• Access to cell phone that can receive/send text and photo messaging 
• Being able to work independently and as a part of a team.  
• Staying organized with attention to detail  
• Promptness  
• Ability to resolve issues in a fast-paced installation process  

Physical Requirements 

• Lift up to 60+ lbs  
• Climb stairs, climb ladders, bend, stoop, reach, lift, move and/or carry equipment/materials 

Benefits  

• Three weeks of PTO in addition to select federal holidays 
• Four weeks of PTO after 12 months of employment 
• Medical benefits/Health insurance 
• Monthly cell phone allowance  
• Use of company vehicle and tools
• On the job training opportunities 
• High quality branded work attire  

How to apply: 

To apply to become part of the team at Puustelli USA, email your resume and cover letter to info@puustelliusa.com.

Puustelli USA celebrates the official opening of a new Warehouse and Assembly Center, and presents Ambassador of Finland with ceremonial Key to the new Showroom located in Edina, Minnesota.

June 2022

Puustelli USA announces the opening of a new Warehouse and Assembly Center in Edina, Minnesota. To mark the official opening of the expanded facilities and to recognize the support provided by the Finnish embassy and members of the Finnish community, Puustelli USA presented Ambassador, Consul General Mr. Mika Koskinen, Consulate General of Finland in New York with an official Key to the Showroom on June 2, 2022, at the Puustelli USA Edina showroom opening reception and celebration of the Team Finland Network Business Delegation visit to Minnesota.  

“After several successful years operating a showroom in Uptown, Minneapolis, we’re thrilled to become part of the Edina home improvement business community,” said Ville Kämäräinen, CEO of Puustelli USA. “Our new warehouse and assembly center allows us to streamline customer deliveries and proactively eliminate potential international supply chain uncertainties. This is the first step in continuing to expand our manufacturing capacity in North America and to offer more local employment opportunities.” 

The new Puustelli USA facilities at 4,500 square feet have the capacity to house more than 100 kitchens ready for assembly at any time. The warehouse and assembly center also includes two offices, a staff lounge and a dedicated research and development space.  

The new showroom, located at The District Edina, features Puustelli kitchen displays and an extensive library of door models, countertops and hardware options. Eco-friendly Puustelli cabinets are manufactured without the use of potentially harmful traditionally used kitchen materials such as formaldehyde, endangered wood species, MDF, chipboard, melamine, and laminate, and feature unique biocomposite frames that are fully reusable and recyclable.  

“Our mission at Puustelli USA is to provide customers with access to authentic, unique, and eco-friendly Scandinavian kitchen design,” said Anna Juola, Co-Founder and Creative Director of Puustelli USA. “We welcome Edina residents to visit their new local kitchen showroom and to explore how we can create sustainable and unique cabinetry design solutions together.” 

Puustelli Kitchens Simulator Launch

February 2022

Puustelli USA announces the launch of the new Puustelli Kitchen Simulator, available free of charge as a design tool to help customers explore design choices ranging from cabinetry colors and finishes to countertop choices and hardware options.

The simulator allows users to select a kitchen layout that most closely resembles their own space. For each kitchen, easy to locate circles identify areas where design selections can be made.

In addition to cabinetry, countertop and hardware options, the simulator also allows users to select different floor and backsplash colors, for an even more realistic rendering of what a client’s final kitchen might look like.

New Puustelli Kitchens showroom opens in Edina, Minnesota

February 2022

The new Puustelli USA Showroom is now located at the District Edina, the new Twin Cities’ premier design destination. Easy to find and with plenty of parking, the showroom is only minutes away from downtown Minneapolis.

The showroom features fully functional Puustelli kitchen displays and an extensive library of door samples in various colors and finishes, glass panels, and hardware options.

Call or email us to schedule your appointment to meet with one of our kitchen designers and experience the extensive range of Puustelli cabinetry, countertops, and hardware in person. The showroom is currently open by appointment only.

Puustelli Kitchens Showroom

7777 Washington Avenue South

Edina, Minnesota 55439

612-712-8915

Artful Living features Andrew Zimmern’s new Puustelli kitchen

May 2021

Artful Living Editor-in-Chief Kate Nelson visits Chef Andrew Zimmern in his newly renovated home in Minneapolis. Perhaps best known for his Bizarre Foods and Magnolia Network “Family Dinner” TV shows, Chef Zimmern opens up about his “less is more” life philosophy while sharing pieces of his kitchen “must haves” list that he’s documented over the years – including sustainably made cabinetry that fits all the tools of a top chef:

“For cabinetry, he opted for sleek Scandinavian brand Puustelli for its sustainability and customization, which was key since storage became scarce as kitchen walls came down. “We’re really thrilled with the Puustelli organization system,” he raves. “It’s amazing how it fits all of our stuff.”

Midwest Home Magazine showcases Puustelli USA kitchen

May 2021

“The two connected with Puustelli USA, a Finnish company specializing in eco-luxury cabinets, to design and remodel their new home. After first swapping carpet out for hardwood floors, stripping off wallpaper, and freshening up walls with new paint, the team was finally ready to tackle the kitchen. The goal was to make the space as convenient as possible for the couple without sacrificing any style.

“I have a background in industrial and product design, and I really hate when accessible design looks like accessible design,” Jill says. “There are so many cool products for people with disabilities, but they tend to look so tacky. Puustelli knew that and made it a point right out of the gate—they said, ‘This needs to be a place where, if you ever sell it, people look at it and think it’s just an awesome space and usable for anyone, not specifically designed for someone with a disability.’””

Puustelli USA Featured in Architectural Digest

October 2020

Ahead of the New York City Wine & Food Festival, Architectural Digest profiles Andrew Zimmern’s new Puustelli kitchen. 

Zimmern is in the midst of a home redesign that includes a drool-worthy new kitchen with “Puustelli custom cabinetry and a full Gaggenau suite that includes some incredible features like a wok burner, steam oven, and large baking oven. My favorite feature there is also my island, where I cut out cutting board–sized sections so that my work space is flat all the way across.” 

New! Puustelli launches water-resistant bathroom cabinetry line

 March 2020

Puustelli announces the launch of a unique biocomposite furniture system that eliminates moisture problems usually seen in bathroom furniture. Most bathroom fittings typically have a medium-density fibreboard (MDF) or particleboard frame, both of which have poor moisture resistance. The Puustelli bathroom biocomposite frame can fully withstand water and comes with a 30-year guarantee. This product innovation, originally developed in Finland, is now also available in North America exclusively through Puustelli USA.

“We’re really excited to add these new water-resistant bathroom products to our range of cabinetry offerings,” said Anna Juola, Co-Founder of Puustelli USA. “We’ve had several requests for the design and installation of cabinetry in spaces beyond the kitchen, including bathrooms. At Puustelli, our products represent more than just sleek European style – the safety of our materials and the functionality of our cabinetry is the most important thing we can offer our clients.”

The ecological cabinetry solution

The Puustelli bathroom furniture frames feature a biocomposite structure made by injection moulding. The biocomposite is a mixture of polypropylene and chemical pulp fibre, which makes the frame water-resistant, non-toxic, ecological and dust-resistant.

Once a traditional frame made from conventional furniture board has absorbed moisture, it can no longer be repaired and must be disposed of and replaced. The Puustelli biocomposite frame however, is a fully reusable and made of recyclable material. Any waste raw material originating in the manufacturing process of the Puustelli biocomposite frame can be efficiently reused.

No toxic glues or fumes

The Puustelli biocomposite frame contains no formaldehyde. This is an important distinction because panel materials typically used in bathroom fittings contain formaldehyde. If the panel structure of traditional fittings is even slightly damaged, dangerous formaldehyde vapors are released into the indoor air and the impact of moisture only multiplies the harmful effects.

Smart design characteristics

Unlike traditional frame materials, the Puustelli bioframe doesn’t tire of modification or being moved. The precise dimensional accuracy, fittings, and materials make it possible for the frame to be relocated without the screw fastenings becoming fatigued.

The bioframes of the washbasin cupboards have been designed for careful use of space, making the frame perfect for use in both large and small spaces. Plumbing has also been taken into account so that if necessary, can easily be accessed at a later time.

Inquire about Puustelli bathroom cabinetry

If you’re looking for bathroom cabinetry and would like to know more about the Puustelli bathroom cabinetry line, contact us for more information!

FACC Minnesota profiles Puustelli USA

June 2020

FROM STARTUP TO SCALEUP

The Finnish American Chamber of Commerce Minnesota recently featured Puustelli USA in their June newsletter, sharing the following news with their members:

Puustelli USA opened its new showroom in the beautiful uptown location close to the lakes Bde Maka Ska and Lake of the Isles in 2017. While we celebrate our 5th year in the USA, this year marks the 100-year anniversary for the Group back in Finland. We have now sold 400 kitchens locally which serves as a proof of concept. At this point we want to thank those numerous pioneers that have contributed to this success story so far. Opening a new market is probably never a linear line of growth and it hasn’t been that for Puustelli USA either. We just reconnected with a customer who said they are delighted daily when walking into their new kitchen they love! Starting something new is one of the most difficult things you can choose to do but stories like theirs keep us going.

Puustelli USA started as a general contractor providing turnkey remodeling projects. While it was a very important part of our path, this operation was scaled down in 2019 to make room for becoming a partner for Design Build companies wanting to incorporate Puustelli kitchens into their portfolio. As part of our strategy, we are now interviewing companies wanting to become regional Puustelli professionals and ambassadors. We want to be the best partner for those companies that share the same values and interested in providing sustainably built product with uncompromising design, functionality and quality.

We are very excited (or as a Finn would say, quite excited ;)) to turn the page to open our portfolio of next generation products and timeless design for partners to build their businesses on. We will be introducing our first Puustelli partners later this year and looking forward to expanding the local presence of Puustelli cabinetry.

New! Puustelli launches new FosbArt cabinetry line

 We have exiting news to share! FOSB (Furniture OSB) is one of the trendiest interior design materials in the world. And now Puustelli and FosbArt have teamed up to create a new FosbArt door collection from this trendy material. The goal? To provide international award-winning design for people who value ecological, trendy and natural choices in their homes.

 FosbART Products have been developed at Puustelli. Aft Several work stages at our production facilities, we engineer them into beautiful concepts. Brushing the suface brings out the even the subtlest nances protectd byt gentle non-toxic surface treatment. There’s a whole palette of color choices ranging from bright tones to pitch black. 

No added formaldehyde, non-toxic ingredients, only water based finishes used in the production, and the color options are endless!

Puustelli USA Featured in Kitchen & Bath Design News

June 2018

Puustelli is featured in the Showroom section of the June 2018 issue of Kitchen & Bath Design News, a national publication.

Puustelli USA Featured in Southwest Journal

February 2017

Puustelli has a feature article on pages 24-25 of the online issuu version of the February-March Southwest Journal. The article is titled “Kitchen Remodel Changes How the House is Used” and highlights a kitchen/main level remodel of a 1950s Edina rambler home.

Puustelli’s Finland Factory to Save Energy With New Solar Panels

January 2018

The Puustelli factory will have 150 solar panels for energy saving. Starting February 2018, there will be enough daylight to start using this solar panel system. Many people may think that there’s not enough natural sunlight in Finland for the solar panel system to operate, but there actually is because of Finland’s notoriously long summer days. Compensation happens when it gets dark again. In Scandinavia, from mid-May until the end of July, we have the privilege of enjoying daylight days and nights before the darkness takes over again. These panels can gather energy with full power for approximately 900 hours in a year while not competing with wind power, which rotates turbines throughout all hours — even in the dark. With this solar system, the Puustelli factory will save 40K Kwh of energy, which is equivalent to the amount of energy that it takes to power two 3-bedroom houses for one year.  This emphasis on energy savings is fitting for a factory who produces all their cabinetry with respect to their ecological values.

Puustelli USA Announces Partnership With Minneapolis-Based Developer CPM for MODI Apartments

December 2017

Puustelli, the leading kitchen manufacturer in Finland, announces its partnership with Minneapolis-based developer CPM for MODI Apartments Project. Located on the corner of Franklin and Lyndale, this project will include 75 units, a rooftop deck, and common amenity spaces.

Puustelli USA Featured in The Journal

Contemporary farmhouse
Author: Bryan Anderson

An architect creates a new space for dining within his bungalow’s existing footprint.

ProRemodeler highlights Puustelli USA 

September 2017

Sustainability is the driving force behind this versatile modular cabinet line.

Puustelli USA Announces Its First 114-Unit Multifamily New Construction Row Home Project In North America

August 2017 

Puustelli, the leading kitchen cabinetry manufacturer in Finland, announces its first multifamily project partnership in North America.

Scandinavian Kitchen Manufacturer Opens First North American Showroom

August 2017

Scandinavian cabinetry manufacturer Puustelli recently made its debut in the North American market.

Don’t Miss: Puustelli USA Grand Opening

August 2017

Scandinavian kitchen showroom Puustelli is opening the doors to its first North American outpost in the heart of Uptown Minneapolis. Visit the space to experience the clean, functional designs all ecologically manufactured with the highest quality standards. Enjoy such daily events as Nordic cooking and baking demonstrations and discuss your remodeling needs with a project expert.

Puustelli Opens Showroom in Uptown

August 2017

Puustelli, the leading kitchen cabinetry in Finland for nearly 100 years, opened a new Minneapolis showroom in Uptown near Lake Calhoun.The new 1,900-square-foot showroom holds five complete kitchen vignettes, including two large demonstration kitchens, plus a floor-to-ceiling fireplace and bathroom displays.

Puustelli USA to Unveil New Uptown Showroom July 31, 2017

June 2017

Puustelli USA, a leading Scandinavian kitchen brand based in Finland offering full-service kitchen and whole home cabinetry solutions for the new home, remodeling, and DIY homeowner markets, announces it will open a Showroom at 1624 W. Lake Street in Minneapolis on July 31.

Puustelli USA’s Kitchen Design Showroom Featured in Mpls.St.Paul magazine.

Cabinet Fever: Puustelli has made the leap across the ocean from Finland into our backyard.

After dominating the cabinetry market in Finland (and Sweden, Russia, the United Kingdom, and the Baltic States) for nearly 100 years, Puustelli made the leap across the ocean and into our backyard. The new showroom …

Puustelli USA Featured in Home & Garden Section of the Star Tribune

Couple buy their first home, a Richfield rambler, then win dream kitchen
Author: Kim Palmer

Puustelli USA Featured in Edina Magazine

March 2017

Under One Roof: Edina remodel accommodates aging parents.
Author: Erik Tormoen

When Melissa Osustowicz, her brother Adam and their parents Karen and Richard decided to move back to Minnesota in 2005, they had already planted cocoa trees in Hawaii. Then Karen was battling cancer, and Richard was struggling with his heart. The dream of a …

Puustelli USA Announces Parade Home Model Partnership with Otogawa-Anschel Design + Build — Showcase Home #29

February 2017

Puustelli, the leading kitchen manufacturer in Finland, announces its fist Artisan Dream Remodel Home Appearance on BATC Parade of Homes Remodelers Showcase Tour 3/31/17–4/2/17.