Latest articles by Iokasti Sotirakopoulou
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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
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If You Like a More Minimalist Approach to Bedding, Here's Where I'd Start My Search for a September Bedroom RefreshRich texture, muted colors, but without going overboard on pattern, this edit of bedding all comes from one of our favorite high street retailers
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My Favorite Rugs All Have One Thing in Common — They’re Made of WoolFrom graphic patterns to beautifully textured neutrals, these are the wool rugs I’d choose to bring warmth, depth, and a more finished feel to a room
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Anthropologie Bedding Is Making Me Want to Break Up With Plain Sheets — These Are the 24 Prints I’d Pick as a StylistFlorals, stripes, playful prints, and plenty of color — Anthropologie’s bedding is full of the kind of personality that can transform the feel of a bedroom
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This Garden Furniture Color Has Been *the* Trend of This Season — These Are the Pieces to Pick Up in the End-of-Summer SalesWarm, earthy, and surprisingly versatile, these terracotta garden furniture finds make it easy to create an outdoor space that feels layered, inviting, and right on trend
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Terracotta Bedding Is Having a Moment — These 20 Warm-Toned Buys Prove ItIf you’re ready to move beyond all-white bedding, these terracotta finds offer an easy way to create a softer, more inviting bedroom
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DUSK Has Some of the Most Stylish Design Bedding Around, These Sets Are What an Interior Stylist Would PickIf your bed is overdue for a refresh, these are the stylish DUSK bedding sets I’d add straight to my basket
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I Shopped DUSK (for You) for Its Most Stylish, Clever Storage — These Are the 20 Pieces I’d Choose to Hide ClutterFrom ottoman beds to surprisingly clever vanity chairs, these affordable pieces prove that practical storage furniture doesn’t have to compromise on style
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Next Has Such a Strong Lighting Category Right Now — These Designs All Look Way More Expensive Than They Actually AreFrom sculptural table lamps to elegant antique brass floor lamps, these are the Next lighting finds that look far more expensive than their price tags
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M&S's Bedding Is Surprisingly Design-Forward — These Are the Ones I'd Shop for a Cool Bedroom in 2026Whether you’re refreshing your entire bed or simply upgrading your sheets, these are the M&S bedding essentials worth adding to your basket
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I Didn’t Expect Day Beds to Be This Stylish — These 16 Designs All Unfold Out Into Extra Sleep Spaces, tooEqual parts sofa, lounger, and guest bed, these are the day beds that make a room work harder without sacrificing style
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These H&M Rugs Prove You Don’t Need to Spend a Fortune to Make a Room Feel Elevated — According to a StylistI’ve rounded up the neutral designs that look far more expensive than they are, and I’d happily use every one of them in a client project
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I’ve Lost Count of How Many Anthropologie Rugs I’ve Bookmarked Over the Years — These Are the Ones I’d Actually Buy for My Own HomeAs an interior stylist, I’m convinced a beautiful rug can completely change how a room feels. These are the Anthropologie rugs I’d happily recommend to clients — and plenty I’d love to own myself
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From Icons to IKEA, 16 of the Most Stylish 'Transparent' Furniture Designs That Bring Lightness to Small Spaces — And How to Style ThemTransparent furniture has quietly become one of my favorite tricks for making a room feel brighter, airier, and more spacious — these are the best acrylic, glass, and barely-there designs to shop now
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Tight on Space? Here's a Tip — Floating Furniture Is the Easiest Way to Create the Illusion of More Floor SpaceFrom wall-mounted tables to raised consoles and airy armchairs, these floating furniture pieces help small rooms feel lighter, smarter, and much more open
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Mango Swirl Is July’s Juiciest Color Crush — These Are the Pieces I’d Use to Bring It HomeWarm, playful, and full of summer energy, Mango Swirl is the accent color that can make a neutral room feel brighter, bolder, and much more interesting
