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Zachary Wheeler • February 27, 2024

Overwhelming the everyday person with "new trends."


Are you having a hard time keeping up with all of the new “trends” for design each year? It can be overwhelming to see a new trend every time you open social media and influencers saying, “This is the new…xyz.” This can apply to home design, decor, colors, fashion, make up, shoes, etc.! That is out and this is in! Big bold colors are OUT and neutral is IN. BUT WAIT, now neutral is out, that’s boring and drab, and now a pop of bold color is back in. Don’t be boring and neutral, be fun and colorful! It. Is. Exhausting. This can also be confusing because your style is different from another. So, who is right? What style is correct? Who is wrong!? 

The answer is no one, not completely anyways.

As a designer, I have my opinions on style, color, and design. I have gone to college and worked in this field for a long time. Style is forever evolving, however, that doesn’t mean your way is the wrong way. This just means our ways are different and typically if we are that different, we likely are not going to be a good team to work together. That’s okay. My style of design is transitional so that way when those colors come in and out of style, your space can still be “in.”

 

Everyone is saying “millennial gray” is out. And that’s their opinion. I still think a lovely neutral gray is very in. That doesn’t mean you have to have gray walls, gray rugs, gray sofas, and gray drapes LOL. That gray sofa would pair lovely with blues, yellow, or green pops of color! Your gray walls can have a sage green rug and black sofa with silver accents. There are many ways to spruce up your space if you are wanting to stay on trend without redesigning your entire home. As a male designer, my style is also more masculine, but I do love to bring a feminine touch to spaces. My most recent project had blue, gray, white, and neutral as the surrounding colors. I did an amazing crystal chandelier in the entryway that is bold and feminine to tie the space together perfectly. This is a look that is neutral but fresh and updated that will last for years to come. And if they want to stay on trend in the next season as design is forever evolving, then they are free to add new pillows, a piece or artwork, or a fun decorative vase to revamp their space. 

 

We also do not need to get stuck in what is on trend or what’s in for this season. A traditional and classic look will always be in! Now, I can’t say the same for some early 2000’s looks or colors, but that is just MY opinion. Some of you are perfectly happy with your antiques and red walls, haha, and that is just fine. As I always say, you do you boo boo. I just will not be suggesting those design styles as your designer. If you’re asking for advice or hiring me for a project though, please don’t feel offended when I want to make your space more modern and fresher! That is my job after all ;)

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By Zachary Wheeler • January 21, 2025
Mocha, Cinnamon, Ruby, Green and more! The main company I use in my business for paint is, Benjamin Moore. I have used them for years and love all their colors, stains, and products. From the whitest white to blackest black, they carry over 3000 colors for all your color needs! Beyond Benjamin Moore, we will touch on other company’s colors of the year. I love POPS of colors in design. Grays and Blues are still my go-to standards, but adding in a pop of color can make your space fun! Benjamin Moore Color of the Year is: Cinnamon Slate They describe this as a mix of heather plum and velvety brown. It is a lovely purple-y hue that would look great in a kitchen, foyer, or primary bedroom. Along with the Color of the Year, they also coordinate a color palette with that. These are colors that will complement each other and can be used together in rooms, like accents, doors, trim, etc. When I accent color, I do not mean an accent wall, just to clarify. These colors include: Rosepine-green/sage, Paris Rain-mint/light green, Sea Salt-neutral grey/white, Glacier White-white hue, Stained Glass-Teal/green, Leather Saddle Brown-burgundy/brown, Chowning’s Tan-Tan/camel, Tissue Pink-Blush pink, & Ashwood Moss-mossy green. Moving on to the other Colors of the Year. Here are my other favorites. Pantone- Mocha Moose A warm rich brown that would be perfect for a big open family room, or in a walk-in closet. HGTV Home for Sherwin Williams- Quietude A neutral green with gray and blue undertones. This would look great on kitchen cabinets or a comfortable sunroom! Behr- Rumors This is a deep ruby red with a bold warmth and would look wonderful in a moody library, home office, or a dining room. If you are looking to update paint in any of your spaces, all these colors would look great. Again, I work with Benjamin Moore, and they have plenty to choose from. I do color consultations often and work those colors into a full design. Get your 2025 started off right, and let’s get to work! 

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