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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9 standout pieces in Kelly Clarkson’s Wayfair collection to grab during Way Day deals
The new Kelly Clarkson Wayfair collection is cozy, rustic, and perfect for the cold months
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'They're so innovative!' - 3 quick and clever ways to create a home office space, even in the tiniest of homes
When space is at a premium but you need to work from home, these innovative workspace ideas have you covered
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5 bulb planting tips experts say are simple to do and promise vibrant blooms for longer
Planting bulbs is a great gateway for beginner gardeners, but these extra tips will give you longer-lasting blooms
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'It's Paris meets Palm Beach' - the Gwyneth-approved "goop Villa" is a masterclass in modern, elegant design
The goop Villa at The Colony Hotel is as serene and beautifully designed as expected
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How an interior designer turned this home's basement into the ultimate family room - 'it's designed for entertaining'
This designer created the perfect downtime area for entertaining the entire family
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Christina Aguilera’s take on this wallpaper trend can make a small space feel "open and glamorous", say designers
The singer's home is full of glamorous details, but we're especially drawn towards the wallpaper
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How do I make the most of my small entryway? Designers create beautiful spaces (in not much space)
Entryways can get messy and cluttered, especially if there’s a lack of space. Experts come to the rescue with tips and ideas on how to make a small hallway work and look good
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4 ways to make the most of a small laundry space – even if you don't have a dedicated room in your home
If you live in a smaller home but would love the luxury of a laundry room, here’s how you can create one without the extra space
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9 things you definitely own too many of, according to professional organizers - ‘you should declutter them!’
There are some items we all tend to keep in our homes, but designers say they’re just cluttering our homes for no reason. Are you guilty of any on the list?
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This viral planting hack for containers will make sure your pots are filled with flowers throughout spring next year
'Bulb lasagnas' are the gardening trick to try now for colorful blooms in spring that keep on giving throughout the warm seasons. This is how to do it and what to plant
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How to know when to stop decluttering –this is how organizers figure out what to keep and what to throw
Decluttering can feel nice once we get the hang of it, but you don’t need to get rid of all your stuff. Here’s how you can tell what’s clutter and what’s not
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5 mistakes people with perfect hydrangeas avoid making in their gardens at this time of year
If you want to get your hydrangeas to have abundant blooms next season, watch out for these mistakes you may be making
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This new design trend blends minimalism with personality - and gets it just right
‘Clustercore’ is the latest trend you need to know to get that perfectly balanced home full of objects that looks so effortlessly chic
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5 overdone fall decor trends Jeremiah Brent says to avoid - 'a lot of this is going to be controversial!'
Some much-loved fall trends are on the designer's list of things to avoid in your decor this season. Find out what they are, and if you’re guilty
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The art of using white paint, but making it cozy - this warming home has the secret
Using a palette of whites might not seem like a go-to for creating cozy interiors, but these hotel bedrooms indicate the opposite
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This genius trick for organizing books is going viral - and it uses something you'll just throw in the trash otherwise
It’s taken off on TikTok and loads of us are obsessed with this simple idea of organizing our deep shelves using an item we usually just throw away
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This 'quirky' Victorian home in Toronto is filled with unusual features, from its red kitchen to 'broken-plan' layout
What used to be an odd Victorian house is now a modern home filled with light, curved lines and open spaces for a family of four to enjoy
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6 things people with cozy homes that avoid feeling cluttered always get right
Design experts tell us the secrets to achieving a cozy, eclectic home that doesn’t feel too busy or cluttered
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Target’s new joyful collaboration with John Derian is just the ticket for your Thanksgiving tablescape
Target’s got your Thanksgiving table decor covered with these themed pieces
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10 easy-to-fix mistakes designers always notice in homes with tips on how to remedy them
Experts reveal the most common design faux pas we all make in our homes and the quick and easy ways to put them right
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6 chic, dark-hued Halloween buys that look so good you won't need to take them down on November 1st
If you want to celebrate Halloween in a more subtle and stylish fashion, try these chic buys that can be displayed year-round
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Where should you put your bed? These designers share 4 layout options for a practical floorplan
The position of your bed is vital for a functional floorplan and a more aesthetically pleasing space
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This unusual outdoor feature typically reserved for summer can be a great way to use your backyard through winter too
Normally thought of as a summer-only perk, a plunge pool can be used all year round. Here are the 4 things you need to know
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Kourtney Kardashian’s vanity mirror is brilliantly supersized, but experts reveal it's missing a trick
It looks great on social media, but for a vanity table to be practical, you might not want to follow Kourtney's lead on this one
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