Globetrotter Interiors

With the summer season upon us you may be lucky enough to be jetting off to your favourite holiday destination. Asia, Africa, Europe, America? Whatever country you have visited or are planning on visiting it is always a little sad to return home and leave behind the warm and uplifting ambiance of a different country and culture. This season is all about creating a GLOBETROTTER interior design that embraces travel decor and accessories from around the world to create a stylish and relaxed home interior.

This look is somewhat Bohemian in its design with a laid back ambiance in which you can relax and reminisce on your travels. You could opt for a soft cream, chocolate and mocha colour scheme with hints of bold and bright, red, purple, yellow and blue for an African or Mexican inspired interior feel. Alternatively opt for rich cream and terracotta colour tones for a Tuscan or Spanish style feel or crisp white and blue for a hint of Grecian elegance. Select some natural wood, brightly coloured Mediterranean or terracotta tiles for your walls and floors or why not create a bold and modern feel with a beach style wall mural that will bring a warm and sunshiny feel into any room of the home.
When choosing fabrics for your soft furnishings; opt for a mix and match of prints and patterns from around the world which will create colour and visual impact in your chosen room. Beige, cream and mocha coloured, tribal style fabrics will look create in small and cosy bedrooms or living room areas and can be teamed with woven rugs and wall tapestries for a South American inspired interior design. For a more bold and striking interior look opt for brightly coloured fabrics featuring Mexican, African or Moroccan style patterns and embellish with tassels beading and metallic embroidering for added luxury and flamboyance. You don’t have to stick to one specific pattern in this trend so if you wish try clashing your curtains, cushions, rugs and bedding to create a more laid back Bohemian style.

Choose furniture items that are cosy and natural. Items crafted from textural chunky oak and walnut give a more traditional and rustic feel or choose brightly coloured items for a more modern and eye-catching finish. Select specific pieces that reflect your favourite countries such as hexagonal, Moroccan style coffee tables, copper filigree bedside tables or a rustic Tuscan dresser that will create a focal point within your room. Compliment these pieces with a variety of accessories that can be newly bought or collected from your travels abroad. African style wall masks will look great displayed on a main feature wall or why not place a Mediterranean style planter in the corner of the room to display and indoor palm or banana plant. Woven baskets and planters will create detail displayed at floor level, on a sideboard or a dresser while metallic or mosaic lanterns will add some Moroccan inspired elegance to a living room or bedroom interior.

For more ideas on creating a globetrotter inspired home interior, take a look at our latest Pinterest board – Pinterest – Globetrotter Interior.