10 Reasons to Love Global Decor

Greet visitors in style with a front-door display that wows with worldy influence. Animal sculptures from Guatemala and Vietnam fill this exotic foyer and add a sense of playfulness to the otherwise formal space.

Textiles from family travels provide easy-to-change global style. Different fabrics sewn on each side of sofa pillows allow you to update your living room in one quick flip.

Bold accent pieces can bring world-traveler style to any space. This handmade dining-area chandelier is a simple yet dramatic focal point in an open layout. A hand-loomed blanket or rug, like this one from Guatemala, can easily be used as a table runner.

Small accents, like hand-carved pottery, painted dishware, or carved wooden figurines, add personality to blank surfaces like coffee tables and bookcases. Group global finds in clusters of three for a pleasing arrangement.

Make furniture pieces pull double-duty as collection storage and display. Here, a tall secretary desk with shelves serves as a dressing table and space for global collectibles. Leave a cabinet door ajar to display handcrafted jewelry or textiles.

Little touches add global style to even the smallest seating areas. Here, a marble-top buffet with a collected look serves as a bar. Patterned textiles on pillows, area rugs, and seating keep a neutral palette from falling flat. 

Frame posters and prints discovered abroad for artwork with a sentimental touch that shares your history. Hang your finds as a gallery display for a bold accent, or incorporate stand-alone pieces into your existing arrangements.

Instill a sense of escape into your home decor by fashioning a reading nook from global finds. Retreat to plush seating, like this bench reupholstered with vintage fabric, to dream of your next adventure.

Fill your home with items that have an anecdote for a connection to the bigger world. Group accents from a single vacation for a thematic design approach, or weave together scores from a variety of sites for a worldly look.

Swap out a ceiling fan for a pendant with faraway flair to add intrigue to a globally inspired bedroom. A glass light fixture with a Moroccan vibe suits the eclectic style of this master suite.