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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6 alternatives to the sold out "Costco pull-out couch" that's gone viral – and these ones are probably comfier, too
This Costco pull-out couch has gathered millions of views on Tik Tok and Instagram. What is it about this piece of furniture that just made everyone stop and pay attention?
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9 ideas for a minimalist reading nook, for spaces where you can truly lose yourself in a good book
If you love a reading nook, I have just the right buys for you to keep your space cozy but visually quiet
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Nate Berkus reveals his fail-proof neutrals - the perfect pale colors that make rooms instantly warmer
If you’ve been searching far and wide for the best neutrals for your interior, look no further - Nate Berkus reveals his absolute favorites, and you should try them too
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This California home's "refuge" room might be the coziest space I've seen – it's a trend I think every home should embrace
This room's function isn't limited to anything but being the San Francisco home's most comforting, welcoming space
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These 5 bathroom buys from Crate & Barrel's new collection are my top picks for a super chic transformation in no time
I love how easy it is to upgrade your bathroom with Crate & the new DIY range, and here are the most beautiful things you can get right now
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This Parisian-inspired bathroom update Jenna Lyons is obsessing over will cost you very little to do, but look so expensive
You can get your bathroom to have that cool, expensive New York apartment look for less if you change your hardware to this metal that Jenna Lyons swears by
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Before & after: this "super-dated" architect's home now looks amazing, including a cleverly transformed attic
Simplicity, modesty, and a lot of light were infused into this previously dark and very old-fashioned home that you would now just not recognize
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Once considered a design crime, this styling trick is now the best thing to do for a "less-pretentious" kitchen, say designers
Designers are getting creative by mixing different metal finishes together and it’s so refreshing to see. Here are the simple rules to follow to make sure you get a great result
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Kourtney Kardashian's daughter's room is the perfect example of how designers create spaces for kids they won't outgrow
Interior designers have mastered the perfect balance for kids' rooms that are super creative and can easily transition from toddler to teenage years
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Okay – these new IKEA sofa covers have changed my mind on a "controversial" couch style I used to dislike
This "dated" detail is reinterpreted with an unexpected minimalist twist and it looks surprisingly modern
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These 5 buys from Crate & Barrel's new DIY-friendly range can all be used to make your existing kitchen look a million times better
Crate & Barrel has launched its home renovation collection and I just love how easy they make it to update a kitchen
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This interior design master will always notice a home's "badly-clashing patterns" - but he has a two-step trick to fix them
If you love a maximalist interior and want to play with different patterns and prints, I’ve got you covered with these two easy tips that will get you mixing and matching like a pro
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'It saves you time and money' - the brown paper method for room layouts explained
Martyn Lawrence Bullard, interior designer to the A-listers, tells me what he does to plan the layout of a room perfectly, and it’s super easy to replicate
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These are the 9 accessories designers swear by to create that beautifully styled interior look
If you wondered what are those final touches interior designers use to make their projects look photoshoot-ready, these are it
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This kitchen trend is breaking all the rules, and Molly Baz's own kitchen is my very favorite version of it
This kitchen look is seriously different - it gives lifestyle vibes that make you want to spend time in there, get cooking and looking chic
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3 genius tricks designers use that might seem counter-intuitive, but can actually make your room look bigger
I spoke to interior experts and got their surprising tricks you will not have thought of to make your space feel bigger
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'It's Minimalism 2.0' – Love it or hate it, this designer's "starker" take on minimalism is satisfying my need to declutter
New and improved in the eyes of some, a bit too much (or rather too little) for others - this minimalist style is definitely a look to keep an eye on
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This beautiful home in an Italian valley is at one with the surrounding nature and is the most ideal holiday setting
Taking inspiration from the area’s heritage and natural surroundings this home is an homage to a slower type of living
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This type of bedroom light may be disrupting your sleep, according to the Kardashians' interior designer - do you have one?
I spoke with design expert Martyn Lawrence Bullard, and he told me to avoid this one specific type of light in a bedroom, and what to use instead
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What do multi-million dollar homes have in common? This Selling Sunset agent tells me what makes these homes worth that much
Bre Tiesi has seen her fair share of multi-million dollar homes and she tells me what it is that these houses must feature to justify their cost
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The "chunky" countertop trend is making kitchens feel effortlessly more expensive – I think it's going to be big in 2024
An interior architect talks me through his thinking behind it and I’m convinced it’s such a great idea to create a luxurious feel
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Designer Martyn Lawrence Bullard's one-minute tricks to elevate your kitchen by decorating it like a living room
Here’s how you can create a multifunctional space without sacrificing style, and the kitchen is a great place to start
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3 bedroom design mistakes a top interior designer says are making your space feel less calm, and what to do instead
I spoke to experts in creating the dreamiest bedrooms and got their advice on top mistakes to avoid, and what to do instead
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Yes, you can have colorful art in a minimalist interior – and this New York apartment shows how it's done well
Interior designer Justin Charette shares how he’s managed to beautifully integrate striking artworks into a rather minimalist space and make it work seamlessly
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