Inspired Design Talk

10/30/2026

Are your curtains blocking your natural light?

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One of the biggest mistakes people make when hanging curtains is not extending the rod far enough past the window!

For my living room refresh, I extended my curtain rod 10 inches past the window molding. A good starting point is 8–12 inches, but every window is different!

On my door wall, I had to account for the sconces, radiator, and curtain stack. I also used four panels so the curtains wouldn’t cover the side windows when fully open.

✨ The goal? Curtains that cover your windows when closed but let in as much natural light as possible when open!

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Follow for Part 3, where I’ll show you how I calculated my curtain width and fullness!

10/29/2026

Just because everyone's choosing triple French pleat curtains doesn't mean they're the right choice for YOUR home! 👀

When I was choosing curtains for my living room refresh, I wanted a cleaner, more contemporary look, so I went with tailor pleats instead.

✨ Triple French pleats: Three folds, pinched lower down, for a more traditional or transitional feel.

✨ Tailor pleats: Two folds, pinched higher up, for a cleaner, more modern look.

Neither is wrong! It's about choosing the style that works best for YOUR space.

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Which pleat style would you choose?

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10/29/2026

That blue sofa you’ve had your eye on? 💙 Think of it like your favorite pair of blue jeans. It goes with almost EVERYTHING!

You don’t have to stick with beige, gray, or cream to create a versatile living room!

Here are 6 color combinations I’d use to style a blue sofa:

🖤 Black — bold and modern
💛 Gold + yellow — warm and inviting
🤍 Cream — soft and timeless
🤎 Brown — cozy and sophisticated
🩷 Pink — fun and playful
💚 Green — fresh and organic

Same blue sofa. SIX completely different living rooms!

Which look would you choose — 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, or 6?

💾 Save this for your next living room refresh!

Follow Nicole DelaCruz | Home Design Inspiration for more decorating ideas, and tell me which sofa color I should style next! 💕✨

10/28/2026

💚 Green is apparently the NEW Millennial Gray?!

Already have a green sofa? You DON’T need to replace it!

Here are 5 color combinations I’d use to give your living room a completely different look:

🍷 1. Burgundy — rich and sophisticated
🧡 2. Terracotta — warm and earthy
💙 3. Blue — fresh and classic
🤎 4. Brown — cozy and organic
🖤 5. Black + cream — clean and modern

Same sofa color. Five completely different living rooms!

And remember, trends come and go, but a color you’ve always loved will never go out of style for YOU! 💕

Which look would you choose — 1, 2, 3, 4, or 5?

Save this for your next living room refresh, and tell me which sofa color I should style next!

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10/26/2026

HomeGoods is changing!

I went shopping at HomeGoods and HomeSense and spotted 7 home design trends that look like they came straight from high-end furniture showrooms!

And wait until you see the $99 ottoman I found that looks similar to a designer piece selling for $1,295! 😳

In my NEW YouTube video, I'm sharing the trends, my favorite finds, and what I'd buy versus skip.

🎥 Watch here: https://youtu.be/vTv4H7C_jxk?si=ElukV8VS16WeViZS

Are you a HomeGoods shopper, or do you prefer HomeSense? Tell me below! 👇

I spotted 7 NEW home trends at HomeGoods & HomeSense for Fall 2026,...

10/23/2026

Still have a millennial gray sofa? You DON’T need to replace it!

Here are 5 color combinations I’d use to give your living room a completely different look:

🖤 Black + cream — clean and modern
🤎 Warm brown — cozy and inviting
💙 Blue — fresh and classic
💛 Mustard yellow — warmth and personality
💚 Olive green — apparently the NEW millennial gray!

Same sofa. Five completely different living rooms!

Which look would you choose — 1, 2, 3, 4, or 5?

Save this for your next living room refresh, and tell me which sofa color I should style next!

Follow + comment SHOP to get the look 💕✨
Grey sofa West Elm

10/22/2026

Before you get rid of your furniture because it looks dated… WATCH THIS!

One of the biggest home decor trends I spotted at Crate and Barrel is the return of traditional furniture details!

Dark woods, turned legs, tufting, and patterned upholstery are making a comeback.

Crate & Barrel calls this look **Modern Heritage**, and here’s what I love about it.

They’re mixing traditional furniture with modern pieces!

You don’t need to redecorate your entire home to get the look. Try adding a vintage-inspired table, a patterned accent chair, or a traditional rug.

It’s the mix of OLD + NEW that makes a room feel collected instead of staged!

SAVE this before updating your living room!

Are you loving the return of traditional furniture?

10/22/2026

If your living room looks like a furniture showroom, you might be matching TOO much!

One home decor trend I spotted at Crate & Barrel, Pottery Barn, and West Elm? PATTERNED FURNITURE!

Pattern isn’t just for pillows anymore. We’re seeing it on accent chairs, ottomans, and even upholstered beds!

But here’s my designer tip: You don’t need a patterned sofa to get the look.

Start with ONE patterned accent chair or ottoman. Pull 2–3 colors from the fabric and repeat them throughout your room.

That’s how you create a living room that feels collected instead of staged!

🛍️ Shop the trend through the link in my bio.

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Would you try a patterned accent chair?

10/17/2026

28 years in the same house, and this living room has had THREE different looks! 😂

From Tuscan to a black accent wall to the lighter, neutral space I have now.

And I didn’t replace any furniture!

Just paint, new curtains, and a little gold detail around the TV.

Funny how our tastes change over the years. There was nothing wrong with the old room. I was just ready for something different!

How many times have you changed your living room?

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