Yinka Ilori launches 40-piece Dunelm collection to bring joyful, accessible design to the high street
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Tom Ravenscroft
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British-Nigerian designer Yinka Ilori has launched his first full furniture and homeware collection with high-street retailer Dunelm. The 40-piece collection, featuring chairs, rugs, beds, lamps and cushions, draws on a retro 1970s aesthetic and aims to make joyful, colorful design more accessible to a wider audience. Ilori's signature style blends his Nigerian heritage with British design influences, bringing vibrant patterns and bold colors to affordable home furnishings.
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DezeenYinka Ilori launches 40-piece Dunelm collection to bring joyful, accessible design to the high streetdezeen.comKey quotes
· 3 pulledI wanted to create a collection that feels joyful and brings a smile to people's faces when they walk into their homes.
Design should be a lot more accessible — it shouldn't just be for a select few who can afford high-end pieces.
The 1970s aesthetic has always inspired me — it was a time of boldness, color, and confidence in design.
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