Raluca Racasan
Raluca formerly worked at Livingetc.com and is now a contributor with a passion for all things interior and living beautifully. Coming from a background writing and styling shoots for fashion magazines such as Marie Claire Raluca’s love for design started at a very young age when her family’s favourite weekend activity was moving the furniture around the house ‘for fun’. Always happiest in creative environments in her spare time she loves designing mindful spaces and doing colour consultations. She finds the best inspiration in art, nature, and the way we live, and thinks that a home should serve our mental and emotional wellbeing as well as our lifestyle.
Latest articles by Raluca Racasan
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How to Winterize a Garden — 5 Important Tasks You Should Not Skip
Protect your garden with these tips to prepare you for the upcoming cold freeze, according to professionals
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5 Paint Colors Going Out of Style in 2025 — And What You Should Replace Them With Before Then
Are dated colors dragging down the look of your home? With a new year nearing, now could be a good time for a new color. Here's what designers are doing
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5 Interior Design Trends Experts Are Predicting Will be Out of Style in 2025
Is your house starting to look tired and dated? Designers share the elements that may be causing this, and what to replace them with
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The Best Sherwin Williams Paint Colors for a Bathroom — 5 Picks Designers and Experts Love
If you’re looking to create a timeless, sophisticated bathroom, look no further than these Sherwin Williams colors you can’t go wrong with
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4 Sherwin Williams Neutrals That Will Work for Every Living Room
No matter the style of your living room décor, there will be a Sherwin Williams color that will complement it perfectly. Here are the four most versatile colors to try out
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These Paint Colors Are "Overused" According to Experts — Here's What They Suggest Instead for More Original Interiors
These colors are best avoided if you want to stay on trend for 2024, according to those in the know, and what to choose instead
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How to Decorate With Sherwin-Williams' Shade 'Hushed Auburn', 2024's Perfect Dusky Pink
A much easier color to live with than you might think, this perfect dusky pink will make your home look cozy and soft – experts tell us how to decorate with ‘Hushed Auburn’
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3 Ways to Get Creative With Stand-Out Stair Painting — Ideas for a Bold Look
Stair painting can be an opportunity to have a bit of fun with your interior, and opt for bold, even unexpected schemes that will stand out
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What Color is Replacing Green? Designers are Choosing This Soothing, Nature-Inspired Hue Instead
If you’re a bit over green in interiors, not to worry – blue is the new favourite, equally soothing and nature-inspired color that feels fresher, and is getting designers excited
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The 3 Best Neutral Entryway Paint Colors to Set the Right Tone for a Sophisticated Home
The entryway is like introduction to the story of your home. Set the right tone from the start with these three beautiful and neutral entryway paint colors
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'It’s Smart And Classic' — Designers Agree This is the Perfect Color to Paint Your Staircase
You can’t go wrong painting your staircase in this elegant hue if you want it to look sophisticated, calming, and timeless
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These are the Best Kitchen Wall Paint Colors to Choose From Right Now — ‘They Make Your Space Look Clean And Light!’
If in doubt about the right paint color for your kitchen walls, look no further than these designer-approved tones to create a fresh and airy feel
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7 Ways Designers Are Embracing Beautiful Marble in Furniture for 2024 — "This Trend Works in Every Room"
Marble details were everywhere at this year’s Milan Design Week, elevating pieces of furniture to luxurious new heights
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The 70s Are Back — We Predict These "Retro-Inspired" Furniture Designs Will Be the Big Trend Next Year
Vibrant colors, glossy textures, and fun shapes all celebrate the return of the 70’s at this year’s Salone del Mobile, but with a more elevated touch
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"Colorful Tables" Are the Big Design Trend We Saw Everywhere at Milan Design Week — These Were Our Favorites
At Milan Design Week coffee tables bring a pop of color to interiors and look joyful in fun, geometric shapes that will instantly lift up any interior
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The Surprising Color Trend From Milan Design Week 2024 Proves Pure White Furniture Is Back
Pure white had a notable presence at Salone del Mobile
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The 9 Best Dining Tables At Salone del Mobile 2024 — Monumental Shapes Of Glass, Marble, And Metal
This year’s Milan Design Week is setting the tone for dining tables with a presence, in large sculptural shapes and made of the most exquisite materials
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6 of the Most Important Kitchen Trends We Spotted at One of the World's Biggest Design Weeks
This year at EuroCucina in Milan brands revealed the future trends we should keep an eye on, from colored glass to reimagining terracotta
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Porada Sets The Trend For The Most Elevated Materials Mix — Marble, Wood, Leather, And Murano Glass
Marble, wood, leather and colored glass are back and look more stylish and modern than ever combined in Porada’s latest collection at Milan Design Week
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"This is How to do Modern Minimalism" – Calligaris Showcases Some Of The Biggest Trends at Salone del Mobile
The latest furniture pieces from Calligaris showcase minimalist shapes mixed with unique details and luxurious textures, creating a sophisticated display of modern designs at Salone del Mobile
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Cattelan Italia's Salone del Mobile Launches Set The Tone For 2024's Most Sophisticated Schemes
The prestigious Italian brand presents a new approach to modern aesthetics dedicated to sophisticated living spaces and bedrooms, with new pieces launched at Milan Design Week
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First Look At The Latest Tile Trends From Salone del Mobile 2024 — Marazzi and Ragno's Designs "Create Joy"
The Italian brand known for its high-quality ceramic tiles is pushing the boundaries of creativity and art with their latest collections
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The Most Beautiful Trend We’ve Seen At Milan Design Week – Edra Presents Mirrors And Minerals
A play on reflection and light, Edra’s new mirror table, crystal-like chairs, and mineral materials are setting the most beautiful trend we’ve seen at Salone del Mobile 2024
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Poliform Defines The 2024 Vision For The Modern Home At Milan's Salone del Mobile
Poliform showcases a complete vision of the 2024 elegant, refined home and its ideal of contemporary living at this year’s Salone del Mobile
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