“From a designer’s perspective, the human body is the most interesting topic ever,” says French-Algerian designer Anissa Kermiche. If you’re familiar with Anissa’s work, this statement will come as no surprise, but to the uninitiated (where have you been?), look only to her best-selling ‘Love Handles’ vase for a quick introduction. Yep, the designer’s jewellery and ceramics are unapologetic celebrations of the female form in all its voluptuous, womanly glory. But do such sensibilities carry through to her living space? We went for a nose around to find out – watch here.

Anissa calls a split-level duplex in Marylebone home and, as with her work, we quickly found thought given to the human body on full display. In the middle of the open-plan living space is a curvaceous Fred Rigby sofa in soft bouclé that seems to hug a reposed Anissa when she lies on it. Among her seven favourite things at home is her collection of chairs – the ultimate expression of ergonomic design – among which are pieces from her friend Jermaine Gallacher, French-based Moustache and two stools flanking the fireplace, each in the shape of an upturned clasping hand.

Even decidedly boxy pieces of furniture undergo anthropomorphic transformation thanks to Anissa’s imagination, such as a towering stack of drawers – “very Beauty and the Beast… I feel like it’s almost a human being… and it’s just going to wake up and walk around the living room,” she says. A mirror in the corner of the living space is human-shaped, as are two candelabras on the mantlepiece. Anissa confesses to growing tired of jewellery until she designed ceramic displays that take the form of a human ear and a vase inspired by a woman’s neckline.

We have to say we gave ourselves wholeheartedly over to the pleasures of the body on our trip to Anissa’s home, as you can by watching the film now. Enjoy, and don’t forget to subscribe to our YouTube channel so you never miss an episode.