Latest articles by Iokasti Sotirakopoulou
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How Can I Make My Home Feel More 'Natural'? Here's How an Interior Stylist Does It, Without Relying Just on HouseplantsThese nature-inspired homeware finds combine warm textures, organic materials, and earthy tones to make a space feel more relaxed and inviting
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This Month’s Color Crush? Pomegranate Pop — These Chic, Rich Red Buys Will Bring Drama Back Into Interiors, According to a StylistFrom oxblood bedding to bold red and blue pairings, this month’s color crush proves that decorating with red can feel dramatic, warm, and surprisingly livable when styled the right way
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No, It's Not Just All IKEA — These Are the Best Affordable Garden Furniture Buys for This Summer, According to a StylistAffordable outdoor furniture that looks stylish, relaxed, and far more expensive than it actually is
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Forget Boring Rectangles — These Irregularly Shaped Rugs Are What Your Space Is Missing, According to a StylistWhy asymmetrical rugs change how everything else in the room comes together, with soft curves, bold shapes, and layered textures that shift how a space feels and flows.
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Forget the Cerulean Sweater — Here's 24 Bright Blue Homewares That Demonstrate That You Do, In Fact, Know About TrendsFrom The Devil Wears Prada to your living room, this is why cerulean blue keeps showing up everywhere right now
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Awkward Corner to Fill? These Are the Things I Always Choose for Underutilized Spots in a Home as an Interior StylistThe overlooked spots in a living room are often the most interesting, you just need to know what to put there
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"I Want My Home to Feel Subtly Expensive" — These Are the Quiet Upgrades I'd Recommend as a StylistIt’s not about buying more, it’s about making smarter swaps. These subtle upgrades focus on light, materials, and texture to quietly make your home feel more elevated
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Modular Garden Sofas Are the Secret to a More Functional Outdoor Space —These Are My Favorites This Year, as Someone Who Styles Spaces for a LivingIf you want your outdoor space to feel more relaxed and actually work for how you live, these are the pieces I always suggest for easy, flexible styling — which, of course, also look great
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I Always Say, 'It's Not About Buying More, It's About Choosing Better' — These Are the 3 Ways I'd Spend a £500 Budget to Transform a Living Room, as a StylistThis is how I would spend £500 in a living room, depending on what the space is missing, from soft layers to sculptural pieces that actually change how it feels
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5 Things People Always Ask Me to Find as a Stylist for Design Lab by Livingetc — From Statement Lighting to Sculptural Side TablesAs a stylist at Design Lab by Livingetc, these are the design-led pieces clients request time and time again to instantly elevate their homes.
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20 Small Things That Will Make Your Home Feel More Designer-y, InstantlyI swap these everyday essentials all the time, and they completely change how a space feels without redoing the whole room
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"I'm Looking for a Mirror for Over My Fireplace" — These Are the Best Options Right Now, According to a StylistI get asked this all the time, and the right mirror can completely change how your living room feels, not just how it looks
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I Style Homes Around How They Feel — These Are the 24 'Sensory' Products I Always Come Back ToFrom soft textures to calming scents and warm lighting, these are the pieces I use as a Design Lab by Livingetc stylist to create spaces that feel layered, and genuinely good to live in
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I Just Scrolled Through Next’s New-In Home Section for Hours — These Are the Best Pieces I’d Actually Buy NowAs an interior stylist, these are the designs that stood out this month, from soft, sculptural seating to the kind of lighting and bedding that instantly makes a space feel more put together.
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I Tried Every Sofa, Chair, and Bed DUSK's SS26 Preview — These Are the Decor Pieces From the New Collection I’d Actually RecommendFrom compact sofa beds to patterned bedding that feels quietly timeless, here’s what stood out when I experienced the new collection in person
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I'm an Interior Stylist — These Are the 4 Things I Think Every Incredibly Chic Home Always HasThe 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 StylistA 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 20The 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 SpacesSteal 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 BunniesA 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 MonthAs 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 FirstThe 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 YearA 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 StylistA 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.
