Yinka Ilori

The designer Yinka Ilori seems like an overnight success - in the last couple of years his bright colours and bold designs feel like they've come from nowhere, fresh and exciting and new.But the reality is very different, and Yinka started working in design over a decade ago, refurbing old chairs he found on the side of the road into pieces that bridge the gap between art and design.He took a small loan from the Prince's Trust and supplemented it with shop work to create the growing studio he has today, and this fascinating look back at his career explains how.Home Truths is a product of Livingetc, hosted by Pip McCormac. This episode was sponsored by Heal's. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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From Livingetc magazine, this is Home Truths, the weekly show where we go behind the curtain of some of the biggest names in the interiors world.Hear the stories behind their designs, what was happening behind the scenes of their most famous moments, and their incredible insight into how to make it in the interiors industry.Hosted by our Executive Editor Pip McCormac, a new episode of Home Truths is available every Monday. Sponsored by Heal's. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.