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a teen room with Quietude hues on the walls

April 3, 2025

Soft & Serene Quietude: The Sherwin-Williams Color of 2025

One hue we’ve been loving lately is Quietude, the HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams 2025 Color of the Year. A balanced blend of sage green with blue undertones, this tranquil shade brings a relaxing and grounding presence to any home—perfect for the spirit of 2025.

With its cool, soothing nature, Quietude acts as a versatile backdrop, offering a gentle, almost neutral quality that complements a range of styles. Whether in traditional, modern, or farmhouse designs, this hue provides a sense of calm and sophistication. When designing with Quietude, we love pairing it with soft whites and earthy beige tones for a harmonious, airy feel. Adding wood accents into the mix will add warmth and depth, making the color feel even more inviting.

At Chameleon Design, we’ve incorporated shades like this one into our projects through wall paint, furniture, throw pillows, and more, using it to create peaceful, balanced spaces. Whether you’re looking to refresh your home with a subtle touch or make a statement, Quietude is a timeless choice that embodies tranquility and style.

December 5, 2024

Berry Beautiful: Elevate Your Space with Sugarplum Hues

As temperatures cool and the holidays approach, berry tones and sugarplum hues take center stage in interior design. These rich, versatile colors—ranging from deep burgundies to vibrant magentas—bring moody elegance and warmth to any space. Their festive charm is perfect for the season, but their timeless appeal ensures they shine year-round. For a sophisticated look, pair muted plums with soft neutrals, like greys or beiges, and incorporate natural textures, like wood or stone, to balance their vibrancy. Adding metallic accents, such as gold or brass, creates a luxe feel ideal for holiday décor, while brighter shades like raspberry or magenta work best in accessories or artwork to add playful pops of color. Berry tones also adapt seamlessly to various design styles—complementing modern interiors with sleek metallics and neutrals or enhancing traditional spaces alongside warm woods and classic patterns. Whether adding richness to a room or creating a festive yet refined vibe, these hues offer endless possibilities to elevate any space.

September 10, 2024

Terracotta Takeover: How This Earthy Hue is Transforming Modern Interiors

Terracotta, a toasty burnt orange hue, is making a stylish comeback in interior design. Once a staple of the 80s, this charming neutral is now being embraced for its earthy energy and modern versatility. Terracotta’s warmth and sophistication create a grounded ambiance while subtly bringing the outdoors in. Its sunbaked appearance infuses spaces with character and a sense of timelessness.

This color pairs beautifully with other earth tones and natural textures, such as pottery, woven goods, and artisanal accessories. Incorporating terracotta through accents like ceramic pots and vases adds depth and warmth to any room. When combined with soft creams or whites, terracotta maintains a bright yet cozy atmosphere, perfect for farmhouse or mid-century modern designs.

bright bedroom with yellow patterned wallpaper

July 5, 2024

Infusing Joy with Dopamine Decor

Dopamine decor — characterized by bold colors, inviting textures, and pops of nostalgia — is all about promoting happiness through vibrant, stimulating design. This trend mixes lively prints with bright hues and touches of soft neutrals to create a balanced yet cheerful space. Imagine bold wallpaper featuring playful patterns like stripes, which can instantly uplift your mood. Yellow is a standout hue in this style, ideal for accent walls or accessories that inject energy and cheer. Comfortable textures, such as plush rugs and cozy throws, add a comforting tactile element. Dopamine decor transforms homes into vibrant, personality-filled sanctuaries, perfect for those seeking joy and optimism in their living spaces.

April 2, 2024

Retro Revival: Embracing Bouclé Fabric This Spring

Indulge in the season’s refreshing energy and welcome a touch of timeless elegance with bouclé fabric. Its inviting texture brings feelings of relaxation and warmth into the home. Renowned for its cloud-like texture and versatility, bouclé is a captivating textile crafted from materials such as cotton, silk, wool, or synthetics. While often found in classic white or cream shades that exude chic elegance, bouclé is not confined to neutrals, but comes in vibrant hues, perfect for bringing new life to a home.

Beyond its aesthetic appeal, bouclé boasts durability and comfort, making it a beloved choice for both modern and retro-inspired interiors. Its recent resurgence harks back to its popularity in mid-century design and is ideal for adding a nostalgic charm to contemporary spaces. After months of gray days and less daylight, this fabric allows us to emerge from the shadows and express ourselves in new ways. From statement sofas to decorative pillows, bouclé effortlessly complements various settings and pairs exquisitely with textures like velvet, silk, and linen. Embrace the fuzzy embrace of bouclé! Accentuating spaces with curved and rounded bouclé pieces creates a sophisticated yet inviting ambiance.

January 19, 2024

“Upward”: Blue Hues and Bright Moods in 2024

Sherwin Williams has spoken, and the Color of the Year in 2024 is “Upward,” a pale, blissful blue shade with subtle hints of soft grey. It stands in stark contrast to Pantone’s choice of “Peach Fuzz,” but both colors emitting distinct messages of positivity and hope for the new year. While Pantone’s hue wraps us in much-needed warmth and tenderness, Sherwin Williams’ “Upward” brings a breezy calm and contentment, like a slow, deep breath. This soothing tone emanates a positive, carefree energy without overwhelming the senses. Pairing seamlessly with pale cream tones, greys, deeper blues, or light wood tones, “Upward” also serves well as a striking contrast to deep black. As designers, we look forward to incorporating this tranquil shade in our work throughout the upcoming year and witnessing its transformative influence on spaces and moods alike.

November 20, 2023

Designing Luxurious Living with Glass and Ceramics

In the ever-evolving world of interior design, the latest trend of statement glass has become an essential element, adding a touch of timeless elegance to any space. The use of glass and ceramic materials not only elevates the entire room, making it feel more luxurious, but it also serves as a masterful conductor of light, creating a magical interplay that captivates the senses. As these materials are inherently natural, their textures are in high demand today, contributing to their allure.

Colored and stained glass accessories not only add a luminous quality but also introduce a playful burst of color, while warm-toned glass pieces pay homage to the trendy aesthetics of the 70s. Additionally, uncolored glass pieces are adept at reflecting light, imbuing the room with an airy elegance that visually expands the space. Ceramic accessories, rooted in their natural essence, offer an artisanal touch, especially when painted in warm or earthy tones. They come in an array of vibrant colors, providing ample versatility for creative exploration in form and design. In the realm of interior design, statement glass and ceramics are the cornerstone of a new era, inviting you to weave elegance and artistry into your living spaces.

September 25, 2023

Practical Beauty: Barn Doors

The charm of barn doors extends beyond utility; they are artful expressions that seamlessly integrate practicality with artistic charisma. These sought-after home features redefine door dynamics with sliding ingenuity, saving space while imparting privacy without bulk. The magic lies in their duality—practical barriers that maintain an open feel, perfect for home offices that demand focus without isolation. When selecting a barn door, material matters. Solid wood exudes timeless elegance, while painted options add a bold splash of color. Matching the door’s design to the surrounding accents adds a cohesive touch that transforms any space into a gallery of unity. Barn doors are more than entryways; they’re portals of innovation that breathe life into each transition.

July 25, 2023

Barbiecore Style | Making a Dreamhouse a Reality

Who doesn’t love bright hues, feminine details, and plenty of pink? This is the core of “Barbiecore” style, a trend we’re seeing more in 2023, as interiors reflect the recent popularity surrounding all things Barbie. While we don’t directly model our spaces after Barbie herself, her ever-popular sense of style focuses on accessories, bright pops of color, and femininity—which is something we can’t help but be inspired by. We incorporate this style from time to time when we’re designing interiors that spark interest and joy in homebuyers. After all, every homebuyer wants a dream house! Aside from a colorful interior, channeling the iconic 80s is also a big part of this trend. A retro accent or pattern here and there emphasizes the vibrant style and makes the home that much more enticing. Barbiecore is all about creating a fun, fearless, and bold interior that creates a sense of wonder.

dining room with woven wood dining chairs

June 20, 2023

Elevate with Wicker and Woven Furniture

Elevate the ambiance of any space with wicker furniture and accessories. Wicker describes any type of woven furniture and is often made with natural materials like rattan, cane, or natural rope. Rattan is a beautiful material used for wicker furniture that is similar to bamboo and is a popular choice for large furniture like coffee tables or accent chairs. It pairs well with soft textiles and creates a casual yet stylish vibe. Cane is another material often used in woven furniture, and it is ideal for thin accents, like the back of a dining chair. This trend brings a relaxed, natural beauty to a bed frame or light shade. When styling with cane, adding dark brown or black accents creates a high-contrast scene. Utilizing rope as a material, in the form of an accent table or area rug, can effectively add a beachy and textural feel to any space. Whether the furnished space is a patio, living room, or dining area, wicker works wonders in any setting, complementing coastal, modern farmhouse, and modern design schemes.