Raluca Racasan
Raluca is Digital News Writer for Livingetc.com and passionate about 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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'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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Arper’s Collection Just Launched at Salone del Mobile And Sets The Trends For The World We Want To Live In
At this year’s Salone del Mobile Arper will present their collection of responsible, expressive, and innovative products, with the planet’s care at the forefront
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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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