New moms are obsessed with finding new and innovative ways to decorate the home with a travel theme in mind.
Whether you are a seasoned globetrotter or an armchair bagpacker, travel exposes us to new cultures and unique experiences that can make a profound influence on our lifestyles.
By incorporating these DIY elements from your travel destinations into the home decor not only helps create cherished memories, but helps bring the essence of distant places into the heart of your private space.
Install hooks by the front door
Decorating your home taking inspiration from a cruise trip will recreate the same atmosphere and extravagance in your house. As a new mother, having a dedicated spot for highly used items keeps the place from looking cluttered.
Remember the two unobtrusive wall hooks you saw inside the front door of your cabin on your cruise from Port Canaveral? Instead of throwing everything on the desk why not install some hooks by the front door to hang your purse, hat or jacket as soon as you come in.
Add wall-mounted USB ports
Nothing makes a room look more messy and cluttered than seeing bulky gadgets p
Jutting out from the charging sockets all over the home.
Think of your cruise cabin where both sides of the bed featured wall-mounted USB-C and USB ports and outlets. Just remove the less obtrusive cables and you won’t have to figure out where the outlet was hiding behind the nightstand, like you may have encountered in many hotel rooms.
Incorporate travel-themed artwork
Photos and artwork are a perfect DIY items that can remind you of the beaches and mountains you visited, and set the tone instantly for a room’s theme. Throw pillows, wall art, shower curtains and even duvet covers and travel photos are a great way to decorate the living area.
Display your postcards
Postcards are one of the most common purchases you make on your trips and extremely easy to bring back home as they are light-weight and hardly take up any space in your suitcase.
So instead of cramming your bags with bulky souvenirs, consider bringing postcards from all the destinations you have visited and display them on a wall or on a photo-hanging kit to remind you of the trip and spruce up the living room decor also.
DIY Vintage Pushpin Map
Pinning a DIY Vintage Map is a simple and tasteful way to express your wanderlust and show your love for all the places you have ever visited. These maps are minimalist enough to avoid tackiness, while at the same time decorating the wall of your home in a unique and easy way.
Globes
Globes are a classic representation of your travels and probably the most easiest way to decorate any space. Place a model globe in your living room to show your love for adventure and are also perfect for a new nightstand or desk tops.
The best way to find globes is antique shops or yard sales.The older they are, the more character they will have. While new globes can also work, they are not quite as exotic looking.
Display colors of exotic destinations
Every country has its own characteristic color palette that immediately evokes memories of the local atmosphere. You can play with colors to recreate the essence of your destination into your home.
Deep blue colors, pure white and ochre will remind you of your Greek islands trip while warm coats of terracotta orange and red will take you back to your safari in the African savannah. These colours can also be introduced through rugs, cushions or painted on walls to create an inviting atmosphere.
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