Though the majority of the Bernie Grants Arts Center is a pared down and austere series of rooms from famous architect David Adjaye, the on-site cafe has a very different aesthetic. Conceived of by British designer Morag Myerscough, the cafe is clad in extremely bright and playful tiles, textiles, and furniture throughout.
According to Myerscough, the bright colors of the cafe were used as a reflection of the "exuberance and enthusiasm" of the cafe's staff. That exuberance is indeed clear in the design of the cafe's counters and furniture, where brightly colored rectangles and triangles contrast and juxtapose against one another throughout the entirely of the space.
The space itself is supported by built-in concrete sections, but Myerscough opted to cover those in wood panels to soften the overall feel of the cafe.
Why This Trend Is Growing
- Brightly Tiled Interiors
- Incorporating bright and playful tiles in interior spaces to add a sense of energy and enthusiasm.
- Innovative Cafe Design
- Designing cafes with unique and unconventional aesthetics that reflect the personality and character of the business and its employees.
- Mixing Contrasting Shapes and Colors
- Creating unique interior designs by contrasting and juxtaposing bright colors and shapes in unconventional ways.
Industries Being Reshaped
- Hospitality Industry
- Incorporating unique and vibrant design elements in cafes, restaurants, and hotels to differentiate them from competitors.
- Interior Design Industry
- Offering innovative and unconventional interior design services to businesses looking to create a distinctive and memorable visual identity.
- Furniture and Material Suppliers
- Providing unique and colorful furniture and materials that can be used by interior designers to create bright and lively interior spaces.
