
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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4 decorating trends we spotted in Kelly Wearstler's latest projects that any home can copy
Kelly Wearstler’s new book, Synchronicity, is a lesson in taking risks and embracing authenticity - here are the 4 trends from the book to get inspired by
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4 indoor flowers that bloom at night - 'they make nights in so relaxing'
Who says you need a garden to enjoy beautiful blooms? You can create a mini-moon garden indoors, to enjoy the calming sight and scent of flowers after sunset
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This kitchen reno uses the perfect minimalist palette - 'these two colors create a feeling of space'
This contemporary home with gorgeous bones was given a makeover where the choice of light colors and subtle patterns complement and enhance its light-filled architecture
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6 easy ways designer Shea McGee styles beds to make them so much more luxe, restful and comfortable
Netflix Dream Home Makeover series’ host and interior designer Shea McGee on how she styles beautiful beds for a luxurious, comfortable look
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3 unexpected fall color schemes for your home that won't make it feel like an autumnal cliché
These designers have nailed the fall look in an inspired, fresh way. These are their tips to get a similar look at home, and the buys to match
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Should your desk face the window? Designers know the best place for a productive state of mind
The correct desk position in your home office can enhance creative thinking and help you feel more relaxed while working. Here are some options to try out
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What is the best type of kitchen storage? Designers explain the best way to keep this space decluttered
Should you design more cabinets in your kitchen, open shelving, or more drawers? While usability differs for everyone, there is one straight and simple answer for this kitchen expert on his preferred option by far
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Is the curved furniture trend over? This home decorates with a new shape that is both cozy and comfortable
A West Hollywood home where angular shapes take charge manages to exude a very inviting feel through the use of soft fabrics and rich colors
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5 flowers that bloom at night - for more beautiful, fragrant evenings
Whether you have a big garden or just a patch, you can create a blooming haven of your own that comes alive in the evening, with these beautiful flowers suitable for backyards
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What is a "moon garden"? 5 genius tricks to make your backyard look (and smell) better after dark
If you want to enjoy your garden by night as well as by day, a moon garden is the way forward. Here is what you need to do to achieve it, and the pitfalls to avoid
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Before & after: by taking just one piece of furniture out, this family's 'flex' room works so much better
Once a dark, dull property, this home now ticks all the boxes of elegance, functionality, and a sense of calm
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This viral $10 Amazon find makes your kitchen's countertop appliances so much more practical
Don’t you just love a good hack? Check out these ingenious little swivel caster wheels and I promise you’ll start using them everywhere
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'The colors actually calm you' - this Montauk bungalow perfect 2024's most soothing shades
A curation of vintage furniture added into a palette of deep sandy neutrals make this home an oasis that echoes the location’s sweeping views
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This minimalist white home is *also* kid and pet-friendly - the designer explains the 'impossible' secret
You wouldn’t expect to see such light colors and luxurious fabrics in a family home. But this interior designer has both looks and durability ticked off the list
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What type of kitchen never goes out of style? Interior designers say this one is "trend-proof"
There is one kitchen design that will look good no matter the trends. Experts in interiors reveal what it is, and why it works so well
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What's the most durable kitchen cabinet? The one material designers love for long-lasting units, and the one they avoid
A kitchen is an investment. If you want it to last, take the expert’s advice and make sure your cabinets are built from this material
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12 new Farrow & Ball paint colors that launch today – including an off-white we predict everyone's going to use
The new collaboration with fashion designer Christopher John Rogers is full of exuberant, cheerful colors – but we've got our eye on one new neutral in the bunch in particular
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A Picasso, a Hirst, even a Banksy – this collectors' California home re-design revolves around their eclectic art
Interior design studio Electric Bowery used the homeowner's extensive art collection to lead the way in the re-design of this Californian home
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What style of copper bath is best? If you can’t tell your antique from your verdigris, you need to read this
If you’d like to invest in a copper bath but find yourself stuck between the various options out there, here’s a breakdown of what you can find to help you make the right choice
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Troye Sivan's powder room is painted in an unexpectedly bold color that makes it feel elevated and bijou
The singer and actor says he's almost recognized as much for his home as for his music, as he offers a glimpse into his beautiful home in Melbourne
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Should I invest in a copper bath? 4 reasons to choose one - and the one big drawback to consider
It's undoubtedly a design classic, but is a copper bath a sensible way to spend your bathroom remodel budget?
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The best Labor Day furniture deals to give your living room a makeover this fall
It's the best time to give your living room a refresh with these amazing items on Labor Day sale. Hurry up so you don't miss these great deals!
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"I'm an interior designer – I think these 5 millwork trends will make your home look like a million dollars"
This experienced interior designer knows a thing or two about the interior trends in millwork that can elevate any home
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The best desks with drawers are a no-brainer – they're a great way to add extra storage to your home office
When it comes to your home office desk, including drawers is a no brainer - here are the best to buy
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