# Contrasting Workspace Interiors Cake Architecture Played Around with Colors and Textures By Kalin Ned | Published 2022-08-21 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/workspace-interior References: [cake-architecture](https://cake-architecture.com/) & [dezeen](https://www.dezeen.com/2022/08/21/cake-architecture-office-ask-us-for-ideas-london/)  London-based firm [Cake Architecture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/arc-1) emphasized the use of colors, materials, and textures to create two contrasting workspace interiors for London agency Ask Us For Ideas. The client aims to connect brands with creative studios to optimize efficiency and flow. Located in southeast London's New Cross, the two contrasting workspace interiors are split onto two floors—the basement and the ground level. Cake Architecture wanted to create a space that "feels somewhere between the home and the office," which has become a popular approach for office aesthetics in recent years. The ground floor features a bright atmosphere and it doubles as an office and a white gallery to showcase Ask Us For Ideas' work. The [basement workspace interior](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/downstairs-at-dmfk) is equipped with darker walls and furnishings for a more mysterious, elegant, and private feel. Image Credit: Felix Speller ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.8/10 - Popularity: 57% | Activity: 14% | Freshness: 13% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Contrasting Workspace Interiors:** Designing workplaces with contrasting interiors that accommodate different moods. - **Home-office Hybrids:** Blurring the lines between home and office spaces to create a comfortable and modern working environment. - **Texture and Material Play:** Experimenting with textures, colors and materials to create engaging and inspiring workspaces. ### Who This Affects Most - **Architectural Design:** Designing modern and comfortable working spaces with contrasting aesthetics and textures. - **Furniture Manufacturing:** Manufacturing comfortable, ergonomic and stylish furniture for modern workplaces. - **Real Estate:** Offering unique and customized workspace options to businesses seeking modern and inspiring environments. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Ultra-Playful Studio Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bright-workspace.md) - [Bright Colorful Workshop Offices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/office-sm.md) - [Cohesive Modern Workspace Studios](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/unorthodox-designs.md) - [Studio-Workshop Offices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/banda-agency-kyiv.md) - [Rerfeshed Historic Workspaces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cloisters-interiors.md) - [Geometric Colorful Residential Spaces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/graphic-house.md) - [Mid-Century Tonal Cozy Offices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/drama-republic.md) - [Incredibly Colorful Offices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/colorful-office.md) - [London-Inspired Vibrant Offices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/area-office.md)