# Chalkboard Wall Homes Child-Friendly Living Areas Let Little Ones Draw on the Walls By Meghan Young | Published 2016-04-30 | Life-Stages Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chalkboard-wall References: [contemporist](http://www.contemporist.com/2016/04/29/this-home-encourages-kids-to-draw-on-the-wall/) & [compassatelier](http://compassatelier.com/) A family home can mean a lot of different things to different people; for one family, that meant incorporating a chalkboard wall in order to breed creativity and imagination. More than that, the chalkboard wall played on the common stereotype of children often getting caught [drawing on walls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kids-coloring-drawing-book-app). But instead of that being a bad thing that warranted a time out, this was a home that celebrated such initiatives. The chalkboard wall was put in the main living area of the home. It was created by Compass Atelier. The interior design firm balanced this [playful element](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/onda-apartment) with an overall stark and sophisticated aesthetic throughout the rest of the home. It also acts as a great conversation starter for guests. They get a front seat access to the art show. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.2/10 - Popularity: 75% | Activity: 73% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Gen Alpha - Top markets: Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Life-Stages](https://www.trendhunter.com/life-stages) > [Youth](https://www.trendhunter.com/youth) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Child-friendly Living Areas:** Creating spaces that encourage creativity and imagination for children in homes. - **Chalkboard Wall Design:** Incorporating chalkboard walls as a playful and interactive element in interior design. - **Celebrating Children's Initiatives:** Changing the perception of children drawing on walls from a negative to a positive experience. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Interior Design:** Opportunity to innovate and design child-friendly spaces that inspire creativity. - **Home Decor:** Offering products and services that cater to the growing trend of incorporating chalkboard walls in homes. - **Education:** Using chalkboard wall concepts to create engaging and interactive learning environments for children. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Customizable Kids Wall Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/doodleface.md) - [Contemporary Playroom Features](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/randle-wall-climbing-handle.md) - [Bean-Shaped Vibrant Chalks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bean-chalk.md) - [Understated Modernist Artful Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/child-studio-1.md) - [Playful-Focused Polish Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/znamy-si.md) - [Renter-Friendly Wallpaper Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/renter-friendly-wallpaper.md) - [Transforming Imaginative Furniture Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kiddie-couch.md) - [Imaginative Pared-Back Art Supplies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/woset.md) - [Kid-Friendly Kitchen Stations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/studio-eggi.md)