Mimi Shodeinde
interior designer
Founded by British-Nigerian designer Mimi Shodeinde, Miminat Designs is a London-based interior architecture and design studio renowned for its sculptural furniture, lighting, and functional art. Rooted in fine craftsmanship and cultural narrative, the studio balances feminine grace with bold form, creating interiors and objects that are at once minimalist and expressive, timeless and emotionally resonant.
Drawing inspiration from Nigerian heritage, architecture, music, and art icons like Barbara Hepworth and Lina Bo Bardi, Shodeinde’s work brings a poetic interplay of form, texture, and movement to modern interiors. Recognised by Elle Decor, Wallpaper, and the Elle Decor A-List, Miminat has launched celebrated collections such as the Howard Series, exploring aviation, fluidity, and emotional form.
In 2025, Miminat opened its first London gallery and atelier in St John’s Wood, a jewel-box-like space showcasing its sculptural furniture, lighting, and artwork in a richly textural, architectural setting.
Location
London
Email
studio@minimat.co.uk
Website
miminat.com
Designeers Says
Miminat Designs blends heritage, craftsmanship, and architecture to create sculptural furniture and functional art. Each piece feels soulful and deeply personal, a celebration of form, material, and cultural narrative that brings stillness and story into contemporary interiors.
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Miminat Designs offers bespoke interior architecture, furniture, lighting, and object design, alongside curated installations and gallery presentations. From concept to execution, founder Mimi Shodeinde collaborates with private clients and design institutions to create handcrafted, emotionally evocative pieces and interiors. The studio champions craftsmanship, sustainable materials, and mixed media, ensuring every project feels both deeply personal and distinctly characterful.
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Inside Miminat: Mimi Shodeinde’s Sculptural New Showroom in St. John’s Wood
Step inside the sculptural world of Miminat Designs, where founder Mimi Shodeinde shares the philosophy shaping her practice, the inspiration behind her new London design showroom, and how she balances cultural storytelling with functional design. In this exclusive Designeers interview, Shodeinde reflects on the evolution of her studio, her dedication to craftsmanship and sustainable materials, and the way her work redefines the boundaries between collectible furniture, functional art, and contemporary interiors.
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