Design Trends that are Great for the Family Home

Those of us decorating family homes can sometimes find that we pass on many design trends either because they're impractical for our lifestyle, or because we just don't have the time to pay attention to them. There are a few current design trends that I think are perfect for the busy family lifestyle. In fact, you may find you're in fashion already:

Eclectic Chic
Re-emergence of styles where furniture and decor is mixed and matched to suit the homeowner's personality is perfect for the busy family. Styles like Hollywood Regency are designed to showcase things a homeowner (or family) has collected over a lifetime. I wouldn't recommend committing entirely to a specific look like Hollywood Regency, as that's a lot of work. But I would recommend celebrating the return of eclectic design and proudly displaying those things you love, but have tucked away because you don't think they're stylish.


Artisan Decor
Appreciation for the artisan, and collecting hand-crafted products for the home is back in a big way. Any turtle shell, macaroni necklace, and pottery bowl made by my children can now be displayed proudly for it's artisanship.


World Design
Merging of multi-cultural designs - inspired from cultures and nations across the globe - is a great way to add personality to your home and also to expose your children to a more worldly point of view on culture and on design. And it's very fashionable these days.


Simple Beauty
There seems to be a new appreciation for simplicity, which is perfect for the family home. The fewer things to dust, the better.


And last, but not least, my favorite The Lived-in Look
The days of the uptight and perfect home seem to be behind us, at least for now. Casual and a little rumpled is the look of the moment.

Finally! My unmade bed is a fashion statement.

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