If you list travel as your great passion, then why not incorporate global influences into your interior design at home? The global design draws inspiration from cultures and design styles from around the world. It mixes objects, textures, and patterns to reflect the different types of lifestyles across the globe. By infusing your interior design with global influences, you can honor the customs, traditions, and cultures that resonate with you and also commemorate destinations you have visited yourself. Here are a few top tips to help you infuse global influences in your interior design and create a culturally diverse and visually stimulating home.
Get Inspired
If you want to introduce global design into your home, but don’t know where to begin, start by researching a variety of cultures to get inspired. Browse through online resources, books, and magazines, and immerse yourself in traditional art forms and architectural designs from different countries. Pay particular attention to the textures, patterns, and materials used in these places, and make note of anything that provokes a strong emotion from you. Many people find mood boards a constructive way to refine their ideas.
Choose The Right Color Palette
When it comes to creating the right kind of ambiance in a living space, choosing the right color palette is key. There are certain colors that are commonly associated with specific places in the world. For instance, the national colors of Greece [PDF] are white and blue. Not only will you find many buildings painted in white and blue, but white symbolizes the purity of the Greek independence struggle, and blue represents the sky and seas. On the other hand, when it comes to cool Scandinavian minimalism, the color code includes muted earthy tones and cool neutrals. Whichever color palette you choose, use these hues to color your walls, incorporate them in your décor, and make furniture purchasing decisions with these colors in mind.
Incorporate Textiles And Patterns
Incorporating textiles and patterns inspired by specific cultures can add a distinct charm to your living space. Global textiles, such as Indonesian Batik or Yuzen silk from Japan, can be introduced in your curtains, throw pillows, and even your upholstery. For bold geometric designs and rich textures, you can use Kilims from Turkey or Persian rugs to decorate your floors. Rug Source has an extensive selection of rugs from a number of manufacturers. Their collections include Persian rugs, Oriental rugs, and Turkish rugs. Mixing together and layering a variety of textiles and patterns can help you create a dynamic, culturally-inspired aesthetic.
Showcase Travel Souvenirs
Seasoned globetrotters who want to keep the memory of their travels alive can decorate their homes with precious souvenirs they have picked up around the world. No matter what mementos you have, find a way to showcase them. For instance, textiles from India can be hung up like tapestries, Mexican Huichol folk art will add interest to a plain wall, and Chinese ceramics can be displayed on shelves. These global pieces will add personality and character to your home and help you create a culturally-rich atmosphere.
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