I’ve just spent five minutes reading about the difference between Graffiti Tagging and Street Art and can now confidently tell you that today’s post is about Street Art. Or, specifically, about Street Art as a trend in homewares. You know the rules, three and it’s a trend. Today we have four! Want to take a tour of this with me? Lets start in a real person’s home…

Photograph by Phil Mansfield for The New York Times

This living room and its chairs belongs to Pamela Bell, who was one of the four original partners in the Kate Spade brand. Pamela let one of her three young children run riot over her John Derian sofa with some fabric markers, and another get creative with fabric paint on her armchair (they are seven and up, this is more sophisticated than a toddler’s work). Can you imagine being that laid back? One of mine did that without my permission to some cushions and I had to leave the room for a massive silent screaming session. Still, it looks quite cool.

If you have got toddlers, there is another way to allow them to unleash their artistic impulsions and bring a bit of Street Art style into your living room in the process. This Come and Draw table from Fine Little Day basically has a giant pad as a table top.

But if you want your Street Art homewares to come with a more pro bent, there are other ways. For instance, Royal Doulton’s collaboration with Street Artist Nick Walker.

Bespoke designer rug company Bazaar Velvet, meanwhile, has added a new Street Art collection of rugs to its varied portfolio – FYI head to the showroom on the Kings Road to see just how eclectic the full range is, you can also order to suit your preferred size, colour and texture.

There are three designs in the Street Art range, all of which are made from Himalayan wool with Chinese Silk, and the images are inspired by stencil work scenes from London streets. These are juxtaposed with graffiti text and splashes of colour making the rugs easy to work into a modern monochrome or colourful room.

Fabric pens and young artists not required, which for some of us is a great relief.

Written by My Friend’s House in collaboration with Bazaar Velvet.