Latest articles by Iokasti Sotirakopoulou
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I'm an Interior Stylist — These Are the 4 Things I Think Every Incredibly Chic Home Always Has
The small design decisions that instantly elevate a space, and make it feel more personal, layered, and put together
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3 Interior Design Red Flags That Are Making Your Home Feel Flat — And How to Fix Them Like an Interior Stylist
A stylist’s guide to the small interior design mistakes that make a room feel off, and the pieces that instantly bring it back to life.
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Mid-Century Sofa Beds Are a Safe Bet to Always Look Good — I Spent Hours Whittling Hundreds of Options Down to the Best 20
The sleekness of mid-century style makes for sofa beds that feel lightweight and cool, not clunky and bulky
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4 Styling Tricks That Instantly Elevate Any Living Room — The Difference Between Flat and Thoughtfully Designed Spaces
Steal a stylist’s four go-to tricks for a living room that feels elevated, effortless, and properly put together.
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What to Actually Buy for Easter Decor — A Stylist's Edit of Chic Finds That Bring Spring Vibes Without Endless Chicks and Bunnies
A stylist’s pick of the best Easter decor pieces that feel elevated, effortless, and made to last beyond the season.
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The High Street Has Gone 'Anti-Trend' This Season — Here's the Best Pieces of Timeless Design to Pick Up This Month
As a stylist for Design Lab by Livingetc, I’m seeing a shift away from micro-trends and toward timeless pieces. These are the high-street designs that feel classic now (and still will in 10 years)
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If I Could Redesign My Kitchen, I’d Go Mediterranean — And These Are the Pieces I’d Choose First
The exact decor pieces I’d buy to create a warm, sun-washed, Mediterranean-inspired kitchen — layered, relaxed, and built around beautiful everyday essentials
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Anthropologie Has Already Launched Its Outdoor Range for 2026 — These Are My Edited Favorites of Its Garden Furniture and Decor for This Year
A stylist’s take on the pieces shaping outdoor living in 2026 — from sculptural tile tables to woven teak seating with staying power.
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I'll Say It, I Think the Mediterranean Bedroom Look Helps Me Sleep Better — Here's How I'd Create This Restful Aesthetic as a Stylist
A stylist’s take on Mediterranean bedroom decor, where warm neutrals, natural textures, and soft curves create a space that feels calm, grounded, and sun-washed.
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For Living Rooms That Feel Like a Year Round Holiday, This Is How I’d Style One With Mediterranean Decor in 2026
A stylist’s guide to Mediterranean living room decor, where sun-washed textures, earthy tones, and relaxed elegance turn everyday spaces into something that feels like a permanent summer escape.
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I’m Treating My Kitchen Like a Hollywood Regency Set — And Yes, Even the Countertops Get Dressed
A stylist’s edit of glam kitchen decor that turns everyday essentials into high-shine statements, from sculptural fruit bowls to lacquered trays worthy of a close-up
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Glamorous, but Not Ostentatious — This Bedroom Edit Makes Hollywood Regency Effortlessly Polished
A stylist's take on glamour, where shine is balanced with softness and every detail earns its place
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Why Hollywood Regency Glamour Is a Stylist's Go-to Style for Confident Living Rooms
High shine, soft seating, and a little drama — a stylist's take on Hollywood Regency living rooms
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As a Stylist, This Is How I’m Giving the Kitchen a Lighter, More Relaxed Feel Using Coastal Decor
A stylist's guide to creating a more relaxed feel in the heart of the home through soft textures and sun-washed finishes.
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I Went Through Marks & Spencer’s Home Collection Like a Stylist — These Are the Pieces You Should Buy Right Now
A 2026-ready home edit of warm woods, soft silver accents, and affordable statement pieces I’d actually style into a real home
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I’m Officially Done With Plain Bedding — Pattern Is Taking Over My Bedroom in 2026, and This Is What I'd Pick
Pattern on pattern, personality on full volume, and zero beige apologies — I’m layering prints, color, and texture in the bedroom to make it feel expressive, intentional, and anything but boring.
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I Leaned Into the “Grandma’s House” Look for My Farmhouse Living Room —and I’m Not Going Back
From floral prints to classic patterns and comforting textures, this is how to bring that familiar, collected farmhouse feeling into your space
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Can a Maximalist Bedroom Feel Restful Enough? This Is How a Stylist Dresses a Space With Bold Character
On turning the most private room in the house into a canvas for color, texture, and mood, proving that comfort and creativity don’t have to be opposites.
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I Style Homes for a Living — These 24 Maximalist Decor Pieces Will Make a Living Room Sing Without Overwhelming Your Space
A stylist’s take on how to embrace color, character, and a little bit of chaos — done right
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How to Style a Maximalist Kitchen — 24 Buys to Create a Kitchen With Bold Energy (but Not Too Much Visual Noise)
A stylist’s take on kitchen maximalism where bold choices are carefully curated to feel expressive, not overwhelming.
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The Modern Farmhouse Kitchen Edit — 24 Decor Pieces That Prove This Style Isn’t Boring
A stylist’s edit of modern farmhouse kitchen decor, from how the look has evolved to why it works so well in kitchens — plus the pieces that bring warmth, texture, and personality to the heart of the home.
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The Modern Farmhouse Dining Room, Done Right — 24 Decor Picks with Texture and Character
A stylist’s edit of modern farmhouse dining room décor — how the look is shifting, why it works so well for dining spaces, and the pieces that bring warmth, texture, and personality to the table.
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24 Stylist-Approved Pieces of Modern Farmhouse Living Room Decor That Prove This Style Is Actually More Aesthetic Than You'd Think
A modern, stylist-led take on farmhouse living room decor — why the look still works, what defines it today, and the pieces I consistently come back to when I want a space to feel warm, lived-in, and pulled together.
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I Filtered the Home Sales so You Don’t Have to — 24 Décor Finds That Are Actually Worth Buying
I went deep into the home sales (yes, all of them) and came back with the pieces that still feel stylish, timeless, and exciting.
