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The Nationals Recognizes Team Chameleon With 5 Silver Awards

There’s nothing like starting the new year riding a wave of celebration! Team Chameleon has had the privilege of completing several groundbreaking projects the past year with our incredible clients. It’s in this spirit of gratitude that we are so happy to announce that five of our projects are Silver Award winners at this year’s The Nationals awards. With recognition in three different categories, we are accepting these honors alongside our three wonderful builder clients- Brookfield Residential, Toll Brothers, and Woodbridge Pacific Group. Silver Awards represent top vote recipients in each category and are finalists for the coveted Gold Award.

The Nationals is an annual competition that’s hosted by the National Sales and Marketing Council of the National Association of Home Builders. It’s one of the most prestigious awards programs in the industry, honoring North America’s top talent in 65 categories across various disciplines in community and home design, marketing, and sales. A panel of judges selected finalists from entries across the country, and we are thrilled to be recognized among our peers.

To get ourselves amped for the awards season, we’re taking a walk down memory lane to revisit these Silver Award-honored projects.

The Catalan at Allevare at Verrado | Best Interior Merchandising of a Model Priced $400,000 to $500,000

Modern and cozy, the interiors in The Catalan model home by Toll Brothers play with rich neutral colors, textures and geometric shapes.

Plan 2 at Indigo at Canvas Park | Best Interior Merchandising of a Model Priced $400,000 to $500,000

Blue acts as a soothing neutral in the Plan 2 model home at Indigo by Brookfield Residential, complete with warm organic touches.

Plan 3 at Indigo at Canvas Park | Best Interior Merchandising of a Model Priced $600,000 to $700,000

Monochrome gray is luxuriously soft and inviting with layers of texture and wood accents in the Plan 3 model at Indigo by Brookfield Residential.

Residence One at Flair at Miralon | Best Interior Merchandising of a Model Priced $600,000 to $700,000

A nod to mod, the Residence One at Flair by Woodbridge Pacific Group is a sophisticated throwback to the effortless glamour of Old Palm Springs.

Residence Four at Flair at Miralon | Best Interior Merchandising of a Model Priced $700,000 to $850,000

Wood and black furnishings anchor and scale the volume of this polished and sun-drenched Palm Springs residence by Woodbridge Pacific Group.

High Style in the Low Desert — Topaz Plan One

Nestled in the Coachella Valley and surrounded by the Santa Rosa Mountains, La Quinta is an idyllic desert playground for the jet set, snowbirds and festival revelers alike. It was with these buyers in mind that we approached the interiors of Topaz Plan One at Signature PGA West by Woodbridge Pacific Group in La Quinta. The scheme is sophisticated yet youthful with natural touches that connect to the warm hues of the surrounding terrain. Crisp white walls accentuate the vivid desert sunlight, while cool blues are reminiscent of the sparkling pool and sky. Bursts of orange offer up a playful contrast that’s full of energy. Blonde and honey-toned wood furnishings are used throughout the home and help ground the white’s ethereal feel. We layered color and pattern in unexpected ways in this model home for a vibe that’s spirited and joyful while undeniably chic. The resulting ethos is one of pleasurable contrasts that dials into the many reasons people seek to call La Quinta home — a casually elegant lifestyle that embraces leisure, adventure, and play.

Subtle Contrasts Reign Supreme at Rancho Palma’s Plan 6

Sweeping panoramic vistas uplift and enchant at Rancho Palma by Trumark Homes, a gated community nestled in the foothills of the San Bernardino Mountains in the Inland Empire, California. The muted yet refined colors of the surrounding terrain inspire the community’s Plan 6 model home, reflecting the spirit of outdoor adventure that awaits along jagged peaks and undulating hills only a short drive away. The home’s interior is a case study in subtle contrasts that creates a restful retreat with connections to the outside world. Our team was deliberate in our curated selection of natural materials and furnishings, like wood-encased mirrors, a jute rug, wood tables, and woven window shades. The living room looks and feels like a big hug with its textural elements infusing a cozy vibe that’s still refreshingly upscale. Here, contrasts are nuanced, like the interplay of sharp angles and rounded features. Tawny brown hues commingle with slate and onyx materials, offering a pleasing balance of warm and cool tones. Touches of burnt orange, a color reminiscent of late summer sunsets, suffuse throughout the bedrooms and loft. The effect is a lifestyle that’s sophisticated yet approachable and wholly inviting — a blend of cozy and modern for the at-home age where so many of us continue spending a lot of time in our living rooms, kitchens, and home offices.

We Took the Lucky 13 to this Year’s SoCal MAME Awards

To say 2020 and 2021 are years to remember is no understatement. This year had its own unique challenges, which is why we couldn’t be prouder of our dedicated and hardworking team for the level of creativity and innovation they bring to each and every client project. We’re absolutely thrilled to share that we had 13 finalists and 3 winners named in this year’s SoCal MAME Awards on October 8, 2021! This accomplishment is a true team effort in every way, and we are privileged to have collaborated with 5 incredible home builders across 7 different categories. The SoCal MAME Awards program recognizes and honors achievements in home building design, marketing, and sales in addition to individual professionals, projects, and spaces. Entries are evaluated and judged by industry experts at the top of their fields, which is another reason why we were honored to be part of this select group of finalists chosen from so many fantastic entries. We’re still shaking off the glitter and basking in the afterglow of all the love our projects received from the judges and our industry peers. Want to see what all the buzz is about? Check out our finalists and winning projects that made the cut!

Madrone Plan 1 by Van Daele Homes | Best Interior Merchandising of a Detached Home Priced Under $600,000

Pops of orange and blue, along with a lively Southwest-style rug, punch up the creamy neutrals in this open great room at Madrone.

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Madrone Plan 3 by Van Daele Homes | Best Interior Merchandising of a Detached Home Priced $600,000-$900,000

A pleasing blend of traditional and industrial elements, coupled with a cornflower blue accent wall, make this transitional kitchen and dining space sing.

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Iridium Plan 3 by Far West Industries | Best Interior Merchandising of a Detached Home Priced $600,000-$900,000

A deliberate mix of materials and textures take elevated neutrals to a whole new level in this open concept great room at Iridium.

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Flair at Miralon Plan 1 by Woodbridge Pacific Group | Best Interior Merchandising of a Detached Home Priced $600,000-$900,000

Furnishings of stone, glass, metallics, and leather reimagine mid century modern for today’s Palm Springs revelers. Cocktail, anyone?

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Flair at Miralon Plan 3 by Woodbridge Pacific Group | Best Interior Merchandising of a Detached Home Priced $600,000-$900,000 – WINNER

Low-back furnishings are for a luxuriously laid-back desert lifestyle, and rich jewel-toned accents (hello, velvet chairs and barstools) create cozy comfort.

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Flair at Miralon Plan 4 by Woodbridge Pacific Group | Best Interior Merchandising of a Detached Home Priced $900,001-$1.5 Million

A palette of rich chocolate, inky black, and soft gray ground and balance glass and wood in all the right places in this living room at Flair.

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Loden Plan Seven by Woodbridge Pacific Group | Best Interior Merchandising of a Detached Home Priced over $1.5 Million – WINNER

Eclectic embellishments of wood and stone invite the eye to dance around this sophisticated yet casual family room of rich neutrals and pops of black.

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Indigo Plan 2 by Brookfield Residential | Best Interior Merchandising of an Attached Home Priced Under $750,000

A classic blue couch adds instant character to this townhome living room with textural boho touches.

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The QUE at Vibe Plan 2 by Woodbridge Pacific Group | Best Interior Merchandising of an Attached Home Priced Under $750,000

Feel the textural and organic details in this bright and open living room at The QUE, with mingling layers of white, cream, and beige.

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Lantana at Beach, Gardens Plan 1 by Brookfield Residential | Best Interior Merchandising of an Attached Home Priced Under $750,000

Modern and masculine, this transitional living room at Gardens features touches of mod with clean lines.

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Lantana at Beach, Gardens Plan 3 by Brookfield Residential | Best Interior Merchandising of an Attached Home Priced Under $750,000

Boho accents in sunshine yellow fill this home office full of energy, while multi-purpose shelving maximizes every inch of the smaller room layout.

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Flair at Miralon Plan 4 by Woodbridge Pacific Group | Home of the Year – WINNER

This sumptuous living room invites modern luxury and a relaxed vibe with its combination of rich neutrals, wood, leather, and glass.

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TruDIY Video Series by Trumark Homes | Best Innovative Use of Technology

Our team had the privilege of collaborating with client Trumark Homes and Kovach Marketing on a fun and informative video series that inspired home buyers to bring great design into their new homes.

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Playful Sophistication in the Plan Two at Splash

Effortlessly chic and welcoming, the Plan Two model at Splash is thoroughly modern and full of personality. Its energy is only matched by its location at One Lake, a socially minded and outdoor-focused master-planned community in Fairfield, California. Complete with a lake clubhouse, boathouse for paddle boarding and easy access to wine country, this community is all about effervescent life. In Plan Two, a classically feminine palette gets reimagined with shades of rose blush, gray, and creamy neutrals. Understated elegance is found in the details, like curtains adorned with a delicate pattern, sofa pillows of various weaves and textures, and select matte black furnishings that anchor the eye as it travels throughout the open concept floor plan. Earthy and bohemian features, like a neutral jute rug and rattan seating, balance the spaces’ ethereal and dream-like quality, and highlight the unique wood and stone look of the tile floor. In the kitchen, soft gray shaker cabinets and warm gold hardware offer a pleasing contrast of cool and warm tones. The understated ethos continues throughout each room with shades of gray and rose, striking gold light fixtures, textured bedding, and lively patterned tilework. It’s all softness and light in this top-selling floorplan—a beautiful reflection of the community’s vibrant lifestyle that awaits lucky Northern California families!

Iridium Residence 3 Defines Desert Cool

This model home by Far West Industries is influenced by the desert way of life and all the comfort and style that comes with it. Placed in one of the most high-demand areas of Rancho Mirage, this model home has a color palette of greys and blacks to create a sleek, refreshing interior as a perfect juxtaposition to the desert heat outside. With the addition of the pale cream tones resembling the arid desert landscape, this luxurious residence is sure to impress.

Upon entry into Residence 3, you are instantly welcomed by the great room, and its desert modern interior with luxe amenities and cool neutral furnishings. We included a unique bar area with a wine refrigerator and plentiful accessories to add a standout entertainment factor to the space. Moving through, a sense of balance is created with the simple shagreen coffee table and the dark, sculptural light fixture above, as well as the sleek black bar stools distinctly placed against the Calcutta Classique quartz island and matching backsplash.

With geometric patterns, modern abstract artwork, and sculptural accessories throughout, there is no corner that does not radiate modern desert chic.

The residence not only has a beautiful interior, but a relaxing outdoor oasis as well, complete with a pool and spa as well as the perfect patio for entertaining or late evening relaxation. The playful, geometric design of the patio furnishings keeps guests captivated, and the outdoor dining area is the perfect place to take in those cool desert nights.

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Redevelopment for Good — Jordan Downs Community Center

A distressed 1950s-era housing development is getting its much-deserved second act as a fully revitalized mixed-income community. Jordan Downs is a joint venture master-planned redevelopment by Bridge Housing and The Michaels Organization, located in Watts, California. We couldn’t be happier to partner with both incredible teams to help realize the vision of the community that preserves its historical roots while enhancing residents’ quality of life. Our team’s goal was to breathe new life into the master plan’s shared amenities through uniquely designed spaces that inspire connection and community, for everyone of all ages. A bright and colorful palette uplifts and inspires, and various seating arrangements offer a comfortable place for after-school activities, Girl Scout meetings, and other neighborhood events. Phase 1 includes one of several of the development’s community centers that aim to be sustainable and more energy-efficient. Phase 2 construction is currently underway and will open in December 2021. We are so thrilled to be working on this next chapter of the development which will include even larger community spaces to further provide residents with support, stability, and a place for recreation.

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7 Is Our Favorite Number at This Year’s Gold Nugget Awards

The Gold Nugget Awards released their list of finalists, and we are so happy to be among the Merit Award winners in five categories! The Gold Nugget is an annual awards program that recognizes the top talent and professionals in residential and commercial construction, planning, interior design, and architecture. Two panels of judges selected finalists across 64 categories representing projects among new home communities and master plans, senior housing, education, mixed-use, and adaptive reuse. Entries are evaluated based on their level of creativity, innovation, and concept execution, and they are open to all 50 states and the international community. We know our team does great work, and it’s icing on the cake to be recognized by our industry peers and experts. After tuning into the live ceremony on June 16, we are honored to announce that our team received the Grand Award for Residential Detached Collection of the Year for Flair at Miralon, built by Woodbridge Pacific Group. Flair is located within the stunning Miralon community, which received the Grand Award for Master Planned Community of the Year! To celebrate, we are reminiscing on all of our Merit Award projects—see more of them below!

Flair at Miralon by Woodbridge Pacific Group | Residential Detached Collection of the Year

Miralon | Master Planned Community of the Year

Modern, mid-century interiors and pops of color against a crisp white backdrop work together to create an inviting aesthetic.

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Allevare – Savannah Plan by Toll Brothers | Best Interior Merchandising of a Model Home Priced Under $700,000

Honey-toned furnishings and a palette of gray and clover create serene spaces with organic touches.

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The QUE at Vibe – Plan 1 by Woodbridge Pacific Group | Best Interior Merchandising of a Model Home Priced Under $700,000

Gleaming whites and mid-century styling co-mingle with pops of bright yellow for chic and playful Palm Springs vibes.

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The QUE at Vibe – Plan 3 by Woodbridge Pacific Group | Best Interior Merchandising of a Model Home priced under $700,000

Bright turquoise accents match the desert sky and pool in this masculine-styled home that plays with modern and geometric forms.

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Dover at Compass Bay – Plan 4 by Trumark Homes | Best Interior Merchandising of a Model Home Priced $1 Million & Over

Texture and subtle contrasts bring this transitional design to life with layered neutrals and natural materials.

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Dover at Compass Bay – Plan 4 by Trumark Homes | Best Home-Work Space

Texture and subtle contrasts bring this transitional design to life with layered neutrals and natural materials.

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Catalan at Allevare Defines Casual Luxe

This elegant Catalan model home at Allevare by Toll Brothers elevates everyday living with thoughtful touches and refined features. The composition plays with contrasts layered with neutral hues and natural elements in this cozy and modern single-level home in Buckeye, AZ. Dark and light, hard and soft, and lines and curves mix with wood furnishings and nature-inspired textures. Dramatic wall paneling at the entry immediately sets the tone and draws the eye inward. Similar black paneling extends into the great room to unify both spaces and serve as a feature wall that houses both a fireplace and TV. Mid-century furnishings like a marble-topped hexagonal cocktail table, dining table and chairs, and buffet connect the kitchen, living room, and dining spaces. Area rugs, soft textures, lighting, and wall art establish a distinction between each room while showing the spaciousness of the smaller floor plan. When it comes to art, don’t be afraid to add a large-scale piece, like the abstract artwork we curated for the kitchen. It creates a stunning statement that elevates the feel of the room.

A large covered backyard patio traverses the length of the home and creates a seamless transition from inside to outside. Our team made every square inch count with multiple areas for dining, lounging, and socializing. The backyard is also accessible from the primary bedroom suite continuing the home’s modern and sophisticated styling. Textured grid wallpaper, a linen duvet, and an upholstered chaise lounge soften the masculine undertones of this comfortable retreat. Wallpaper is having a moment, and the team used patterned selections for impact in the home office and laundry room among honey and walnut tones and textural features. Who says these super-functional spaces can’t be cool!

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