# Colorful Room Sanctuaries Nwankpa Design Creates a Functional Space for a Mother to Work By Kalin Ned | Published 2022-06-18 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/colorful-room References: [dezeen](https://www.dezeen.com/2022/06/16/nwankpa-design-cumberland-hideaway-working-mom-los-angeles/) & [nwankpadesign](https://www.nwankpadesign.com/)  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](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sanctum-house) where the mother can work, breastfeed, and indulge in exercising. Nwankpa Design focused on a [vibrant color palette](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ode-to-the-moon), 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. Image Credit: Madeline Tolle ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.2/10 - Popularity: 84% | Activity: 59% | Freshness: 12% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### 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. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Ultra-Playful Studio Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bright-workspace.md) - [Remote Work-Catering Modern Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/studio-plow.md) - [Vibrantly Designed Nursery Centers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/multichildcare-crche.md) - [Incredibly Colorful Offices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/colorful-office.md) - [90s-Inspired Vibrant Home Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/holboro-house.md) - [Cohesive Modern Workspace Studios](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/unorthodox-designs.md) - [Well-Lit Colorful Wellness Studios](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/colorful-wellness-studio.md) - [Geometric Colorful Residential Spaces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/graphic-house.md) - [Vibrant Milanese Apartments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/milanese-apartment.md)