At first glance, the Cumberland Hideaway project by Californian studio Nwankpa Design is a compact and colorful room with modern sensibilities. However, the space carries much more significance than that for the client who is a working mother.
The colorful room is rectangular in shape and it is "located within a suburban, ranch-style home in Los Angeles." Previously a garage and then a storage area, this space is now a private sanctuary where the mother can work, breastfeed, and indulge in exercising. Nwankpa Design focused on a vibrant color palette, translated into the space through the color-blocking style. The practice also focused on combining design elements and furniture in a way that doesn't make the room feel too crowded. The skylight that supplements the design surely helps with that, as well.
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Why This Trend Is Growing
- Color-blocking Interior Design
- Opportunity for interior designers to incorporate bold, vibrant color schemes into functional spaces like home offices and workout areas.
- Adaptive Reuse of Space
- Opportunity for architects and designers to transform underutilized spaces, like garages or basements, into functional sanctuaries for individuals or families.
- Multifunctional Spaces
- Opportunity to design spaces that serve multiple purposes, such as a home office that also functions as a workout area or breastfeeding space.
Industries Being Reshaped
- Interior Design
- The use of bold color-blocking and multifunctional spaces can be applied to residential and commercial interior design projects.
- Architecture
- Architects can utilize the concept of adaptive reuse to transform underutilized spaces in residential and commercial buildings.
- Home Improvement
- Home improvement companies can tap into the trend for functional home sanctuaries and offer services to transform unused spaces in residential settings.
