Inspired Design Talk with Nicole DelaCruz

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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Warm neutral living rooms are one of those design styles that look simple… but are actually HARD to get right.

Too beige = flat.
Too gray = cold.
Too white = sterile.

I shared the exact formula I use to make warm neutral living rooms feel layered, cozy, and expensive without overdecorating 💕✨

Read the blog post here:
inspireddesigntalk.com/warm-neutral-living-room-id…

Are you more drawn to warm neutrals or moodier spaces lately?

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A cozy living room isn’t just about decor… it’s about how the room actually FEELS to live in 💕✨

I just shared a new blog post breaking down:
• how to make a living room feel cozy without looking cluttered
• why conversation spaces matter
• the biggest mistake that makes rooms feel cold
• how to create a modern cozy living room that still feels elevated

Read it here:
inspireddesigntalk.com/cozy-living-room/

What makes a room feel cozy to YOU?

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Do you prefer:
✨ light cozy neutrals
or
✨ darker moodier living rooms?

I just uploaded a new video all about how to create a cozy living room that still feels elevated and expensive without making the space feel cold or overly trendy.

We’re talking:
✔️ cozy luxury design
✔️ conversation layouts
✔️ warm lighting
✔️ layered textures
✔️ modern + cozy balance
✔️ real-life homeowner design tips

And honestly… I think the layout/conversation section might be my favorite part of the whole video. Happy Designing! 💕✨

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What’s the MAIN thing stopping you from joining Designer Home 101 right now?

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