Lifestyle
DESIGNER YINKA ILORI ON THE SIMPLE PLEASURES THAT BRING JOY
My biggest home comfort is my sofa. It’s big – an off-white eight-seater from Andrew Martin. Why is it so big? Well, I have a large family so it brings everyone together. And it’s incredibly comfortable, too. There’s nothing better than coming back from a long day at work and jumping on it to relax and watch TV.
My colour palette at home is surprisingly minimal. My studio is colourful so that separation between studio and home is quite important for me. I want a place of calm, solace, reflection and relaxation. My walls are white, but I have colourful artwork and rugs. I basically bring in the colour through my objects.
One of my favourite pieces is a pair of vintage lamps which I bought from The Old Cinema in Chiswick. They’re French-inspired with beautiful ornate details on the base.
People may think I am quite modernist but I do really like vintage pieces and collectibles. Two Columbia Road in east London is a great shop for picking up good pieces.
Scented candles give me a sense of luxury. I like Comme des Garçons’ Bougie, Diptyque candles and also ones from an independent brand called Oré mi, which is
