When you hear of neutral furniture, you're likely to think of timelessness and versatility. However, in some cases, whites, creams, and beiges (particularly) can come with dull connotations.
In all their class, these colors risk feeling vanilla, and so, rely on other factors to keep them feeling alive. In Gracie Abrams’ case, the interest comes from her cream sofa's statement shape – and it's one of the most electric neutral pieces of furniture I've seen to date.
Gracie, who recently purchased a Greenwich Village penthouse, found herself with the keys to a cream living room where the sculptural sofa takes center stage.
It appears to be the Camaleonda sofa, designed by Mario Bellini in 2020 as a reissue of his iconic modular piece from the 1970s. Produced by B&B Italia, it preserves the signature look (featuring modules linked by a system of cables, hooks, and rings) with a more sustainable and comfortable construction.
Designed by Mario Bellini, the Camaleonda sofa is utterly timeless. It's fully modular design allows you to customize your layout, and make it work in any kind of living room. Plus, its soft yet supportive arm and backrests due to the use of three different foam densities.
Inspired by the original, this dupe is perfect for mastering Gracie's look. The soft and skin friendly velvet fabric with good tactility will provide you with a comfortable sitting experience that will impress through the ages (as it has already before).
You don't need a sofa to bring some textured cream beauty into your living room. This luxurious leather pillow features an ultra-soft, feather-like insert and a striking textured exterior. It's the pefect way to add interest to any neutral sofa you may already have.
The Camaleonda sofa, along with all its variations, is topping the sofa trends for 2025. It's no surprise, however, when you consider how it makes neutrals more playful than ever.
The sofa allows you to decorate with safe colors while making an unrivaled statement through the shape. It's changed how I look at cream furniture, for good, and I'm not alone in my sentiments. Chloe Barrow, an interior expert at Laura James, explains that sofas like the Camaleonda are powerful enough to make a statement in their own right – no extra accessories needed.
'A sculptural-statement neutral sofa often speaks for itself and doesn’t need over-styling. Its shape alone can introduce the kind of visual interest that normally comes from a statement sofa that is made so by either a bold colour or pattern,' she says.
However, if you do want to add more interest, she recommends doing so through thoughtful layering with texture, rather than adding extra color.
'The key is to build in texture without disrupting the form. This, of course, depends on the material and shape you’re working with, but as an example, a curved boucle sofa can be softened with a neutral suede cushion or a thick-knit blanket draped casually to one side. Pairing this with a neutral knot-style rug beneath brings the room together, all while letting the sofa remain the focal point,' she says.
'These subtle textural contrasts are going to help the room feel more homely, whilst still showing off the wow-factor of the sofa itself.'
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