For years, this national baking company worked out of a warehouse office- a space that was functional for their manufacturing purposes but uninspiring. Gray walls, drop ceilings, and fluorescent lighting created an environment that drained energy instead of fueling it. The office did little to reflect the creativity and delight of the brand itself.

That changed when Slate Interiors Studio was brought in to reimagine the space. What had once been a dull, utilitarian manufacturing office was transformed into a vibrant, playful workplace that rises to the same level of joy and craft as the company’s baked goods.

The Problem: A Warehouse Office That Fell Flat

The offices attached to warehouse and manufacturing are typically built for efficiency, not inspiration. This one was no different:

• Neutral walls and cubicles made the space feel sterile.
• Poor lighting left employees feeling drained.
• There was no visual connection to the company’s brand or products.

The company needed more than desks and fluorescent lights; it needed an environment that motivated employees, impressed visitors, pulled in investors, and reflected the heart of its brand.

The Transformation: From Sterile to Sweet

Slate Interiors approached the project as a brand extension, not just an office remodel.

• From Gray to Playful Pastels
  Industrial beige gave way to mint greens, corals, and sunny yellows. The palette feels fresh, fun, and instantly connected to the company’s baking identity.

• From Boxy Cubicles to Collaboration Zones
  Rigid partitions were replaced with open workstations and casual lounges, designed flexibly for creativity and teamwork.

• From Utility to Brand Showcase
  Custom millwork and shelving now highlight packaging, product samples, and visuals, turning the office itself into a storytelling tool and keeping the product at center stage.

• From Harsh to Warm
  Fluorescent warehouse lighting was replaced with warm fixtures and softened by rounded furniture, patterned glass, and textured accents.

Why This Transformation Matters

This redesign is about more than aesthetics. Investing in interior design to transform your manufacturing space has the following benefits:

• Boosts morale: Employees feel energized and creative.
• Attracts talent: A workplace that stands out in the industry.
• Strengthens the brand: Every visitor experiences the company’s identity the moment they walk in. Specific moments are geared for that social media photo, encouraging organic sharing.
• Encourages innovation: The design supports collaboration and fresh thinking.
• Signals Progress to Investors and Partners: The space becomes a physical expression of strategic growth, reinforcing that the organization is not standing still but actively shaping what’s next.

Lessons for Other Manufacturing Workplaces

If your manufacturing office still feels like an afterthought inside a warehouse, here’s how to rethink it:

• Identify the emotional tone you want: playful, artisan, bold, elegant? Then choose a color palette, textures, and materials that echo that mood.
• Use color to reflect your brand’s personality.
• Prioritize open, collaborative layouts.
• Turn walls and furniture into showcases for your product.
• Upgrade lighting to replace industrial sterility with warmth.
• Balance playful accents with clean neutrals for a polished look.

The transformation of this baking company’s office shows how powerful interior design can be. By moving from a gray, utilitarian warehouse to a vibrant, brand-forward workspace, Slate Interiors Studio helped turn “just an office” into a source of energy, company culture, and pride. What was once a bland warehouse corner is now a place of creativity, joy, and inspiration… just like the brand itself.