Rachel Christie
As the Houses Editor on Livingetc, Rachel has been obsessed with property ever since she was a kid. With a diploma in interior design and more than a decade working on interior magazines under her belt, she feels very at home sourcing the best contemporary houses the world has to offer for Livingetc. It's not just the day job either, she admits she's spent a scary amount of her own time researching schemes for her own renovations - scrolling Instagram, stalking Rightmove and Modern House, flicking through magazines and snooping in other peoples' windows - so she really does live and breathe houses on a daily, if not hourly, basis. Before Livingetc, Rachel had a stint finding homes for Ikea Family magazine where she was lucky enough to gallivant around the world on shoots meeting and interviewing interesting people, all with a very keen eye for blending high-end design with everyday items from Ikea. It inspired her to not be afraid of mixing new and old, expensive and affordable, vintage and modern and so Rachel's current Victorian terrace in north London is very much an updated, contemporary take on a period property; think open-plan modern kitchen with concrete floors, feature fireplaces and her grandmother’s paintings on the walls. Rachel is currently crushing on reeded glass, large gingham prints, squishy curved furniture; like Buchanan Studio’s Studio chair, and vintage wall sconces; she especially adores Retrouvius for sourcing antique finds and feels inspired by Lonika Chande, Beata Heuman and Matilda Goad and already can’t wait to start planning her next home, wherever that might be.
Latest articles by Rachel Christie
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How to remodel a bathroom – an expert guide to planning and designing the perfect space
Remodeling a bathroom? We asked the experts for their expert tips to ensure everything runs smoothly...
By Rachel Christie Last updated
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Wood kitchen flooring ideas – experts share their top tips for choosing a hardwearing but stylish floor
The best wood kitchen flooring ideas will bring warmth, texture, and style to your home – as well as being a practical and long wearing choice
By Rachel Christie Last updated
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How to pick the perfect picture frame, according to an art consultant
Not sure how to frame your favorite prints? We asked the experts to share their industry know-how...
By Rachel Christie Published
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How to choose the best exterior paint for doors and windows
Skip dull white window frames and plain black doors and embrace bold and earthy colors instead – we asked the experts how to pick the best exterior paint for doors and windows
By Rachel Christie Last updated
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How to make a small bathroom look bigger – 10 stylish small space hacks
Want to know how to make a small bathroom look bigger? Boost your bathroom's space instantly with these clever design tricks
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Vinyl kitchen flooring ideas – practical advice and inspiring styles
The best vinyl kitchen flooring ideas that prove this underrated material is as chic as it is durable
By Rachel Christie Published
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How to make a small kitchen look bigger according to the experts
Want to know how to make a small kitchen look bigger? Transform your tiny space with these clever tips and tricks
By Rachel Christie Last updated
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Remodeling a kitchen – an expert guide to planning and designing the perfect space
Remodeling a kitchen? We asked an architect for their expert tips to ensure everything runs smoothly
By Rachel Christie Last updated
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Fluted kitchen islands are the chicest new trend according to designers – here's how to get the look
Undulating fluted kitchen islands are all we can think about right now – full of texture, the effect of a simple vertical repeat pattern has us hooked
By Rachel Christie Published
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Decorating with neutrals – 5 tricks that are brilliant not boring
Decorating with neutrals is a go-to for so many of us. So chic, so simple and so easy to adapt. But it can risk looking a bit...blah, so we asked the experts how to keep neutrals exciting
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How to create an orangery kitchen extension that adds space and style
Orangeries are back and better than ever. Architect Sophie Goldhill shares her expertise for planning an orangery, from start to finish
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Inside Eva Chen's Connecticut cottage that's a multigenerational home packed with color and character
Instagram's head of fashion has bought and renovated a country abode to fit her growing family, skilfully designed by Hendricks Churchill
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Take a tour of Kelly Wearstler's Beverly Hills home and get her top tips on recreating this chic and quirky style
Step inside Kelly Wearstler's incredible Spanish Colonial residence and discover the iconic designer's tips and tricks for creating a unique and inspiring home
By Rachel Christie Published
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Brick flooring – an expert guide to the latest rustic design trend
Brick is back! Architects and designers are bringing a touch of country chic to urban refurbs with rustic bricking flooring
By Rachel Christie Published
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Why arched doors are the latest design trend, and how to use them in your extension
Arched doors are in, perfectly straight edges are out and we can’t get enough of all the gorgeous curves that are coming through in the interiors world right now
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6 expert tips on how to create a luxury dining room that's perfect for entertaining
Let this expert guide inspire you to design a luxury dining room that's all about entertaining no matter what the occasion
By Rachel Christie Published
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A tall and thin townhouse has been opened up to create an incredible, light-filled modern space
Previously owned by an extreme hoarder in his 80s, this neglected Jersey City townhouse has been transformed into a sleek and minimal family home
By Rachel Christie Published
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Zoning a room with wallpaper – an expert guide to using wallpaper to define a space
Zoning a room with wallpaper is an easy way to get the broken plan look. Here's how to get it right
By Rachel Christie Published