Latest articles by Iokasti Sotirakopoulou
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It's Not Too Late to Get a New Sofa Before Christmas — The Livingetc Edit That Delivers on Design, and Will Arrive in TimeOrdering a sofa in a hurry for the festive season doesn't mean you'll be left with what's at the bottom of the style barrel. The Livingetc editors have curated an edit of designs worthy of being the centerpiece of your scheme, but that also have shorter lead times, so you can be cozied up on a beautiful new sofa before the end of the year
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Moving From San Francisco, This Owner Wanted Something Different From Her New East Coast Home — A Pied-à-Terre With 'New York Energy'"This New York apartment was designed to reveal a different side of its owner's personality" — here's how the designer used art and unexpected contrasts to bring it to life
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These Are the Most Stylish Christmas Decorations for 2026Whether you're looking for a whole new festive scheme for 2026, or just something to up the festive cheer, we've found the stockings, wreaths, tree skirts, and little treasures that deserve a spot on your wishlist
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A Curated List of Our Very Favorite Pendant Lights — These Are Worth Designing Your Whole Room AroundWho said the 'big light' is out of style? There’s an art to choosing the right pendant light — from whimsical high-street finds to sculptural investment pieces, here's the Livingetc edit of the very best pendants to bring shape, character, and a little drama to a room
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Can You Have More Than One Rug in a Room? The Open-Plan Conundrum, Solved by Our Design ExpertYes — two rugs can make an open-plan room feel more elevated, helping to define separate areas while adding warmth and texture. The key is to give each rug a clear purpose, then make sure the pair feels connected to the rest of the room
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I Ordered Fabric Swatches for 10 of Habitat's Best-Looking Sofas — Here's My Take on Which of These Affordable Designs Are Worth BuyingFrom plush camel chenille to natural bouclé and rich blue velvet, I ordered Habitat’s sofa swatches to see how their colors and textures feel in person — and how I’d style each one at home
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How Many Lamps Does a Living Room Need? A Stylist Answers — It’s All About Mood, Not MathWondering how many lamps your living room needs? An interior stylist explains where to place them and how to create a warmer, more atmospheric space
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This Haussmannian Apartment Hadn’t Been Renovated Since the 1970s — Now Its Black Kitchen Gives the Small Space a New IdentityContemporary ideas sit alongside vintage finds in this compact Paris apartment, where black details bring depth to the architecture and a client’s family heirloom takes pride of place
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I Went to Sit on All the John Lewis Armchairs I Could — These Were the Ones I Actually Loved for Looks and ComfortAs an interior stylist, I spent an afternoon trying out John Lewis’ armchairs, looking beyond the design to the materials, comfort, and finishing details
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I Tested John Lewis' Best Sofas — These Are the Design-Led Styles That Don't Just Feel Good to Sit On, but Earn Their Place in a Room, tooAs a stylist for Design Lab by Livingetc, I always look beyond the first impression, checking the little details, finishes, and feel — here's what stood out
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28 Accent Chairs I'd Choose as a Stylist to Bring More Personality to a Living Room — From Playful Shapes to Unexpected ColorsThe accent chair is where I’d let my living room have a little fun — trust me, it's worth making space for one
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Should My Sofa Sit on Top of the Rug? It's a Question I Get Asked All the Time as a StylistMy answer is yes — and getting the placement right can make your whole living room feel more pulled together
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I Sat at Every John Lewis Dining Table in the Store — These Are the Styles That Balance Quality, Comfort, and Good Looks the BestWhen shopping for a dining table online, images only tell you so much. I’m an interior stylist who spent time trying the tables in person — here’s what stood out, and what I’d think about before choosing one
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I Got the Rare Opportunity to Test-Drive Some of DUSK's Best Sofas — These Are the Styles That Impressed Me the MostAs an online-only retailer, you don't get the chance to test DUSK sofas before you buy, so when I did, I made the most of it
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I Want Mid-Century Lighting That Feels Collected, Not Like a Time Capsule — These Are the Pieces a Stylist Would ChooseFrom sculptural globes to elegant arches, these designs give everyday lighting a little more presence
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One of 2027's Biggest Lighting Ideas Has Actually Been Around for 70 Years — These Are the Paper Lamps I'd Buy NowFrom Noguchi's iconic Akari lights to surprisingly good high-street finds, I've been looking at why paper lighting keeps returning — and the styling trick that makes it feel particularly right for interiors now
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I Spotted This Design Classic Storage in Metallic Gold at a Showroom This Week — Now I'm Convinced It's the Perfect Furniture for Small RoomsAfter seeing the 1960s storage classic during London Design Festival, I realized its different colors and finishes do more than update it — they allow it to play an entirely new role in a room
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I Visited Brompton Design District During London Design Festival 2026 — These Are the Designs and Ideas That Stayed With MeFrom new Milan introductions to a reading room and a workshop in a mews garage, my highlights shared an interest in how design acquires its character
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They Might Be Way Over 100 Years Old, but the Latest Morris & Co. Collaborations Give Heritage Pattern a Fresh Point of View That Even Works in Modern HomesFrom expressive rugs to patterned tableware, my take on Morris & Co. collaborations shows how heritage pattern can bring character and depth to a modern interior
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The 10 Most Common Home Design Questions You Asked Our Stylists in September, AnsweredFrom empty-looking spaces to how to incorporate sentimental furniture, these are the answers to the questions you asked most at this month's Livingetc Unlocked event
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Ruffled Bedding Is Making Bedrooms Feel Romantic Again — These Are the Pretty Pieces That Will Make Your Bed Look Effortlessly LayeredSoft, slightly undone, and surprisingly versatile, ruffled bedding is an easy way to bring a little romance back into the bedroom
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Serax Tableware Is Anything but Basic — These Are the Characterful Pieces I’d Pick as a StylistFrom sculptural serving pieces to playful patterns and unexpected color, Serax creates tableware that makes even an everyday dinner feel more special
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I Swapped to Organic Bedding and Didn’t Expect It to Feel This Good — 16 Stylish Finds With Certifications Worth Knowing AboutNot all cotton or linen bedding is organic — these are the pieces worth knowing, plus the certifications that can help you understand exactly what you’re buying
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Contemporary Sofa Beds Have Had a Serious Glow-Up — These 20 Look Far Too Good to Be Guest BedsClean lines, sculptural curves and cleverly concealed mattresses prove that practicality no longer has to interrupt a beautifully designed living room
