Currently streaming on Netflix, It’s What’s Inside has been dubbed a “body-switching comedy”, and we at Film and Furniture HQ found ourselves scratching our heads trying to keep track of who was who. With a group of (somewhat irritating) friends swapping bodies through a futuristic high-tech gadget, the film becomes part whodunnit, part chaotic drama–all set in one vibrantly decorated house. Admittedly, we were a bit distracted (as always) by the stunning furniture and décor!

Production designer Terry Watson and set decorator Abigail Childs aimed to make the It’s What’s Inside house as distinctive as possible, cleverly integrating a plot device in which the homeowner, Reuben’s mother, had been an artist who transformed her house into an art installation. This premise allowed the design team the freedom to create a space that’s wonderfully wild and a little surreal. Their main inspiration didn’t come directly from the script, but from this interesting backstory and the actual filming location itself. Drawing on influences from films such as A Clockwork Orange, After Hours, and Argento’s Suspiria, the design team sought to evoke a sense of unease and creative energy.

The house used for filming, located in Portland, Oregon, was actually on the market when the crew spotted it. Watson and Childs completely reimagined the space, adding checkerboard flooring, striking blue squares on the walls, and an eclectic array of funky furniture. 

Here are some standout pieces we couldn’t help but admire:

In the dining room, you’ll find a large table with an Op Art-patterned top, surrounded by a set of Azhar chairs designed by Marcello Ziliani. Ziliani, an Italian designer who graduated from the Politecnico di Milano in 1988, has worked with brands such as Flos, Fontana Arte, and Roche Bobois. His Azhar chair for Casprini is instantly recognisable, with its fan-shaped, open-worked back and tapered pedestal base, creating a visually striking and functional seating piece.

Above the dining table hangs the breathtaking Cosmic Angel pendant light, designed by visionary Ross Lovegrove. Lovegrove’s work is known for drawing inspiration from nature’s forms and logic, seamlessly blending technology with organic beauty. The Cosmic Angel is a perfect example of this, with its sculptural form radiating both innovation and optimism.

By the window, we spotted the Living Tower by legendary designer Verner Panton. Designed in 1969, this towering, multi-level furniture piece doubles as seating and sculpture. Over two metres high, it offers four different levels for sitting or reclining, all wrapped in plush upholstery and supported by a solid birch plywood frame. Notably, this was also the chair of choice for Film and Furniture’s very own Paula Benson for her official portrait!

The It’s What’s Inside house is filled with other intriguing and unique pieces, each contributing to its offbeat charm. What fascinating furniture did you spot in It’s What’s Inside? We’d love to hear your thoughts!