Latest articles by Raluca Racasan
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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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How to buy Eames furniture with confidence - 5 tips from experts in these Mid-Century classics
A piece of Eames furniture has the power to instantly elevate the look and feel of your home - this is how to recognize the original valuable pieces and collect them like a pro
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How to lay your dining table like Kelly Wearstler – hint: it's all about the layering
Kelly Wearstler's newest collaboration sees the interior designer tackle tableware – and it's expectedly beautiful
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This equestrian's small apartment has gentle nods to her love of horses - and space for a saddle
The transformation of this Hong Kong apartment into a characterful, light-filled space meant removing furniture, opening up walls, and bringing a very personal theme into the mix
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This family’s stunning pool area is the perfect at-home retreat for end-of-summer gatherings big or small
You won’t feel the need to go anywhere abroad with this generous-sized pool together with its own bar area and a pool house - now that sounds like a dreamy staycation to me
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Before and after: A '70s bungalow with a problematic kitchen is now a bright oasis - with great tiling in every room
Calm curves and neutral colors transform a standard boxy space into a spacious and functional family home
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3 lessons we’ve learned on keeping a non-cluttered home from our favorite famous Virgos
Virgos are notoriously organized and on top of things - be more Virgo and apply these tips for a perfectly show-worthy home
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"There's more to a calming interior than color" – the textures to buy into for a relaxing home
It’s time you give your home the calming treatment by bringing in textures. Interior designer Bobby Berk tells me he loves using them in his design
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We didn't expect to see these ‘old-fashioned’ kitchen doors making a comeback – but we're glad they are
The age-old style door had fallen out of favor, but designers are now finding they're a great design-led addition to any modern kitchen
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This home's modern front door is like nothing you've seen before –and it uses a material you might not expect
A statement-making front door sets the tone for this modern, spacious home with mindfully chosen materials throughout
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'Don't sacrifice comfort for style' - how designers choose the comfiest dining chairs for cozier spaces
Don't sacrifice comfort for style - there are dining chairs out there that can look beautiful and ensure sitting at the table is pleasant, too
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Nate Berkus' used clever vase-to-lamp hack for his own nightstands – here's how you can, too
The designer is full of good ideas and this time he tells us how to make our own lamps, taking inspiration from his own antique ones
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Bobby Berk knows the secrets to how your home can make you happier - and now, so do we
Queer Eye's Bobby Berk talks me through how your home can affect your well-being, and why his new book is so important right now
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This tiny apartment uses clever tricks to look bigger - that any small space can be enhanced by
A tiny apartment was transformed into a modern living space that still keeps its historic feel, mixing stainless steel, a wood box bedroom, and a rich color palette
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This is the most important thing to invest in for a living room, says an interior designer – and it's not the couch
What's the secret to a living room that feels professionally designed? Not skimping on this one item of decor, says designer Erin Lichy