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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First Look At B&B Italia’s New Designs Launching at Salone del Mobile 2024 — Thoughtfully Minimalist
B&B Italia’s new products reinterpret the way we experience our environment and take minimalist form to new heights of distinction
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Colin King Kicks Off Milan Design Week 2024 With a Very Peaceful Take on Wallpaper Trends
Interior stylist Colin King and designer of bespoke wallpaper Calico have launched a collaboration of dreams, and you will want nothing more but to envelop your home in these creations
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Are Leather Sofas In Style? Designers Reach a Surprising Conclusion on This Long Lasting Living Room Trend
Leather sofas are seeing a real renaissance. Designers share why that is, and the best way to style them in a modern way
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Is Maximalism Still In Style? This Is How Designers Are Doing Bold Spaces Now
It keeps coming back. Maximalism in interiors has been a designer favorite time and time again. But is it still in style now?
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5 Color Pairings That are Just Right for Tranquil-Looking Kitchens
These 5 color pairings chosen by designers and color experts promise to make your kitchen feel both tranquil and sophisticated
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5 Welcoming Color Schemes That Will Instantly Energize Your Home
Designers and color experts reveal their five favorite color schemes that will make you, and your guests, instantly feel welcome and comfortable
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4 Outdated Living Room Trends Designers say you Should Move on From — and What to Replace Them With
Much loved once, it’s now time to say goodbye to these outdated living room trends and move on to more modern design aesthetics
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4 Outdated Colors Designers say you Should Steer Clear of When Decorating a Living Room
They might have been popular once, but it’s time to let these outdated living room colors go once and for all and opt for better alternatives
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6 Timeless Sofa Colors That Will Make Your Living Room Look Classy and Expensive
Designers give the verdict on the 6 timeless sofa colors that you can’t go wrong with now, or ever
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The New Trick Designers are Using To Zone Rooms and Create Privacy Is Both Beautiful and Functional
Designers have taken ‘zoning’ to new heights with this new way to separate a space that looks great, creates privacy, and is useful for storage too
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'Subtle Gray' Is The New Color Trend Designers Are Using to Replace White — It's So Much Warmer and More Luxe
It’s the new shade grabbing designers’ attention and you should know about it. But what is ‘subtle gray’, and how can you use it?
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Designers Love Beige Marble Bathroom Accessories — Here's Why, And How To Style The Trend At Home
Beige marble bathroom accessories are having a moment for those wanting to create an elegant, spa-like look at home. Here’s why, and how you can style them to get the look
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5 Kitchen Curation Tricks That Will Elevate Your Space And Make It More Homely
The kitchen has become much more than just a space to cook in. Here are five tricks to make yours look more elevated and homely
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5 Wallpapered Rooms we say Prove Vintage-Style Wallcoverings are Making a Comeback This Year
If you thought vintage style wallpaper was a thing of the past, here are 5 rooms to prove the opposite. Designers talk us through why it’s one of the most popular wall covering trends right now
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Interior Designers Agree These 5 Paint Colors are Making Your House Look "Cheap", and Give Elevated Alternatives
Designers reveal the 5 paint colors that will make your house look cheap and dated, and tell us what to choose instead
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What’s the Best Kitchen Cabinet Handle Placement? Kitchen Design Experts Give Us The Rules Of Thumb
Designers tell us the correct kitchen cabinet handle placement that is both aesthetically pleasing and functional
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‘It Will Effortlessly Elevate Your Space!’ 5 Bathroom Curation Tricks to Make It Feel Hotel-Like And More Homely, Too
Designers share their bathroom curation tricks to help you get that hotel-like look at home, while keeping it homely and warm
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‘It Instantly Shrinks the Size of Your Room!’ 5 Design Mistakes That Are Making Your Home Look Smaller
It can be easy to make these mistakes that will make your home look smaller than it is. Interior designers tell us to what they are and how to avoid them
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5 Kitchen Colors That You Won't Get Tired of, According to Designers — and None of Them are White
Your kitchen is an investment, and you’ll want to love it now, and in a few years’ time. Here are the 5 kitchen colors designers are confident you won’t get tired of
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Is Kitchen Cabinet Crown Molding in Style? Designers on When They Would (and Wouldn't) Use It
Experts give the definitive answer to whether kitchen cabinet crown molding is still in style or not. The maximalists out there won’t be disappointed
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5 Timeless Kitchen Cabinet and Countertop Combinations — These Color Pairings Will Always Work
If you want your kitchen to look as good in a few years’ time as it does now, here are 5 timeless cabinet and countertop combinations that you won’t get bored of
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How Do You Best Light Kitchen Countertops? 4 Tricks That Will Help You Get it Just Right
From multi-functionality to scale, designers share the key factors to consider to make sure you light your kitchen countertops correctly
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The 5 Most Impractical Design Trends We've Seen in 2023, and What To Do Next Year Instead
They’ve had their time and place, but now designers agree it’s time to move past these impractical design trends and choose some longer lasting alternatives
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5 Things Every Good Mudroom Should Have In It — 'They Really are the Workhorse of the Home'
When functioning right, a well-equipped mudroom will keep any clutter and mess from the outside contained and organised. These are the 5 things any good mudroom should have in it to make it work seamlessly
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