# Comforting Decor A desire to encourage maturity prompts more soothing methods of independence. By [Tana Makmanee](https://www.trendhunter.com/tmak), SVP, Research Services at Trend Hunter | Published Apr 10, 2014 | Category: [Life-Stages](https://www.trendhunter.com/pro/category/life-stages) Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/comforting-decor ## Key Figures - Trend score: 2.7/10 - Evidence articles: 6 ## What is the Comforting Decor trend? **Comforting Decor:** With at-home conveniences often preventing youths from engaging in independent activities, encouraging autonomous actions at a younger age allows for an easier transition to a more liberated lifestyle. Seeking to make experiences like sleeping alone more comforting for children, parents are turning to whimsical wall decals that feature references to cartoons and movies, creating a more visually relatable setting. Youthfully engaging decor combines familiar childhood references with the need to make self-sufficiency more appealing. ## At a Glance - Evidence: 6 featured examples - Articles from: Mar 24 to Dec 14, 2013 - Published: Apr 10, 2014 - Patterns: [Cyclicality](https://www.trendhunter.com/pattern/cyclicality) - Megatrends: [Tribalism](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/tribalism), [Nostalgia](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/nostalgia), [Youthfulness](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/youthfulness) ## Audience - Gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Alpha, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Themes within the Comforting Decor trend ### Whimsical Wall Decals Parents are turning to wall decals featuring childhood references to make self-sufficiency more appealing to children. ### Kawaii Decor Decor featuring pastel pink characters of bunnies, teddy bears, and ducklings is gaining popularity in the US and can be a nice surprise for fans of manga and anime. ### Shaped Chalkboards Hand-crafted and shaped chalkboards like giraffe and elephant silhouettes are wildly entertaining for children and can be a fun way for them to express themselves using chalk. ## What the Comforting Decor trend means for industry ### For Home Decor There is an opportunity for home decor companies to create whimsical wall decals featuring childhood references, making self-sufficiency more appealing to children. ### For Toys & Games Toy companies can create hand-crafted and shaped chalkboards as a fun way for children to express themselves using chalk. ### For Art Supplies Art supply companies can create shaped chalkboards for artists to experiment and express themselves using an artistic medium usually reserved for classrooms. ## Trend signals for Comforting Decor Trend score 2.7 out of 10, from popularity 36%, activity 38%, freshness 8%. - Popularity: 36% - Activity: 38% - Freshness: 8% ## Examples of the Comforting Decor trend 6 featured examples from Mar 24 to Dec 14, 2013. - [Famous Feline Furnishing Stickers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hello-kitty-wall-decals): Hello Kitty Wall Decals Bring Girly Cuteness to a Room (Category: Art & Design) Implication: The home decor industry can capitalize on the customizable wall decal trend by offering a wide variety of stylish and unique options for customers to personalize their living spac… - [Harajuku-Inspired Decals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wall-decals-in-japanese-kawaii-style): PIXERS Kawaii Stickers are Cuteness Stuck to the Wall (Category: Art & Design) Implication: Kawaii wall decals open new markets for cuteness inspired design choices in the interior design industry. - [Special Effect Room Decals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/little-mermaid-wall): The Little Mermaid Wall Brightens up a Room with Favorite Characters (Category: Art & Design) Implication: Providing innovation opportunities for the Home Decor industry that could benefit from incorporating more technology to create original and engaging decorations. - [Royal Wall Decals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/castle-wall-decal): This Castle Wall Decal Will Make You Feel Like a Princess (Category: Art & Design) Implication: As the demand for customizable and theme-based wall decals grows, interior decor companies can offer more personalized and creative solutions to customers. - [Scorching Castle Wall Decals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/enchanted-castle): This Children's Wall Decal Features a Graphic of an Imaginary Castle (Category: Art & Design) Implication: The use of imaginative and multifaceted wall decals can revolutionize the interior design industry by giving designers endless possibilities to create dynamic spaces in homes and… - [Safari Silhouette Chalkboards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/giraffe-chalkboard): This Giraffe Chalkboard Can be Carried Around by Future Artists (Category: Life-Stages) Implication: The market for children's toys would benefit from the introduction of non-toxic and portable design-focused toys that stimulate creativity and imagination. ## Recent trend clusters - [Constructible Franchises](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/constructible-franchises) (Life-Stages) - [Assisted Choices](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/weight-loss-medication-support) (Lifestyle) - [Storyline Sips](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/themed-drink-menus) (Lifestyle) - [Bedtime Cocoon](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/sleep-sensory-blocking) (Lifestyle) ## Trending in Life-Stages - [Retro Graphic Tees](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nostalgic-graphic-tees) - [Screen-Free Kids Phones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/screen-free-kids-phones) - [Edible Oil-Based Lubes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/coco-lube) - [Women's Health-Focused Probiotic Supplements](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/womens-health-probiotic-capsules) All articles: [Life-Stages](https://www.trendhunter.com/life-stages)