Inspired Design Talk with Nicole DelaCruz

🛋️ NEW BLOG POST!

If you've been following my Arhaus & Crate & Barrel series, the final blog is now live!

I'm sharing:
✔️ What I'd invest in
✔️ What I'd skip
✔️ Where I'd save money
✔️ My biggest designer shopping tip

If someone handed me $20,000 to spend at these stores... I still wouldn't spend all of it. 😉

Read it here:
inspireddesigntalk.com/what-to-buy-at-arhaus-and-c…

Question: What's one furniture piece you think is worth splurging on—a sofa, dining table, lighting, or something else?

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🏡 The final episode is LIVE! 🎥 Watch here: https://youtu.be/dkppLvxIXyE

If you gave me $20,000 to spend at Arhaus & Crate & Barrel...

...I wouldn't spend all of it.

In this final episode, I'm sharing:

✔️ What I'd actually buy

❌ What I'd skip

💰 Where I'd save money

✨ My biggest designer shopping secret

If you've watched the series, thank you so much for coming along with me. I hope by the end you'll feel more confident shopping for your own home.

Question for you:

If you could splurge on ONE piece in your home, what would it be?

🛋️ Sofa

💡 Lighting

🍽️ Dining table

🪑 Accent chair

👇 Tell me below! I always read your comments. 💕✨

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If you could only invest in ONE thing, what would it be?

A timeless sofa?
Better lighting?
Artwork?
Something else?

I shared what I'd choose in today's video. 😊 https://youtu.be/-aS8Ho6yz1M?si=-yvoc...

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🏡 When you're decorating, what do you think is worth spending money on... and what isn't?

One of the biggest mistakes I see homeowners make is investing thousands in something because it's trending instead of because they'll love it for years.

In today's new video, I'm breaking down the biggest interior design trends I saw at Arhaus & Crate & Barrel and sharing which ones I'd invest in, which ones I'd approach with caution, and which ones I'd skip.

Watch here 👉 https://youtu.be/-aS8Ho6yz1M?si=WKEBb...

I'd love to know...
Which trend are you investing in... and which one are you skipping? 👇✨

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The wait is over! Part 2 of the Arhaus & Crate & Barrel series is up. 🥂

I'm sharing the 10 trends you need to know about for 2026... from the 'return of warmth' to why furniture is getting (unexpectedly) bigger. If you’re trying to avoid expensive decorating mistakes, this one's for you!

Catch the full breakdown here: 10 Design Trends I'm Seeing at Arhaus & Crate & Barrel | 2026 Interior Design

Are you team COLLECTED (evolving over time) or team CURATED (designer-planned)? Let me know in the comments! 👇

Happy Designing! 💕✨

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Inspired Design Talk with Nicole DelaCruz

✨ NEW BLOG POST ✨

I spent the day at Arhaus and Crate & Barrel and realized they're both selling luxury, but in completely different ways.

One feels organic and collected. The other feels structured and architectural. I broke down exactly what designers notice in my latest blog post: inspireddesigntalk.com/arhaus-vs-crate-and-barrel/

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✨ If you missed last week's video, this one sparked a really interesting discussion...

Color Drenching: Timeless Trend or Future Design Regret? 🎨

As someone who lived through a dark burgundy phase years ago, I completely understand the appeal of color drenching. Some of the rooms are absolutely stunning. But after living in the same house for 28 years, I've learned that what looks beautiful online doesn't always feel good long term.

🎥 Watch here: https://youtu.be/VwH775lzMI8?si=N0RvO...

💕✨

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Inspired Design Talk with Nicole DelaCruz

✨ NEW BLOG POST ✨

Is Color Drenching Timeless... or a Future Design Regret? 🎨

Color drenching is one of the biggest design trends right now, but as an interior designer and 28-year homeowner, I think there's an important question we should ask before following any trend:

Will you still love it years from now?

In my latest article, I'm sharing:
✔ What color drenching is
✔ Why designers love it
✔ Where I think it works best
✔ The biggest mistake homeowners make
✔ Why I still prefer layered color palettes for most spaces

📖 Read here:
inspireddesigntalk.com/color-drenching-timeless-or…

👇 Let's settle this...

Would you color drench a room in your home?

🟢 Yes, I love the look
🔵 Maybe a small room
⚪ No, I prefer contrast and flexibility

Happy Designing! 💕✨

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Inspired Design Talk with Nicole DelaCruz

✨ NEW VIDEO ✨

I spent the day at Arhaus and Crate & Barrel and discovered something most homeowners never notice...

These stores aren't really selling furniture.

They're selling a feeling.

In today's video, I'm sharing:
✔ What makes a room feel expensive
✔ Why dark wood is making a comeback
✔ The design principles both stores use successfully
✔ How to create the look in your own home

🎥 Watch here: https://youtu.be/TrSMUMqaucI

👇 Team Arhaus or Team Crate & Barrel? Tell me why! 🏡💕

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🎨 Choosing paint colors shouldn't feel this hard.

After years of working as an interior designer and 28 years living in the same home, I've learned that the best paint colors aren't always the trendiest ones.

They're the colors you still love years later.

That's why I put together my FREE No-Regret Paint Color Guide featuring 50 designer paint colors that stand the test of time, including:

✔️ My favorite whites, greiges, taupes, greens, and blues
✔️ Designer favorites I recommend over and over again
✔️ Paint colors for color drenching
✔️ My simple paint sheen formula
✔️ A printable paint planner

If you're planning to paint a room this year, grab your free copy here:

👉 inspireddesigntalk.myflodesk.com/eaewooxiks

I'd love to know—what paint color do you currently have in your home that you still love years later?

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