Most of you like to bring souvenirs home from your travel trips. They always seem to be a good idea to collect when you are on an adventure trip. They remind you of the distances you have journeyed and your experiences.
Instead of letting your travel memories fade, why not relive them by making the souvenirs a part of home décor. Moreover, when you display them in your home, they will instantly add interest and uniqueness to the interiors.
But incorporating the souvenirs into your home aesthetic can sometimes be a challenging task. Be it cultural artifacts, maps, or key rings from a place you have traveled; you can display various items.
Following are some unique and fun ideas to decorate home with travel souvenirs:
Create a Gallery Wall
A gallery wall is a fun and intelligent way to display and relive your travel memories. You can easily create a gallery wall by filling the vertical space with travel souvenirs from your visited locations.
You can do this in several ways, including postcards, framing printed photos, and posters. You can mix and match prints with different styles and sizes, or you can hang frames of the same type to create a cohesive look.
You will need the following things to create a gallery wall:
- Picture frames
- Photos, prints, postcards, etc.
- Nail(s)
- Hammer
Just take a simple example, if you have visited the beach, you can make a gallery wall with items like prints on canvas with beach.
Drape It
Textiles are very easy to transport, as they do not break while you travel with them. However, it would be best to consider the weight, so think smartly before purchasing any heavy material.
Whether it is vibrant silk from India or antique French linen, decorate your bed or sofa to instantly glam up the room. For example, a Moroccan wedding blanket is best to create an exotic feel in the bedroom.
If you know how to use needles and thread, you can convert your travel finds into cushions, curtains, or table linen.
Frame Your Travel Maps
You can create a feature wall by displaying the framed maps from places you travel. Maps are generally lightweight and easy to carry or pack. So you can use them as an ideal souvenir.
Cover the wall with the 9-foot by 6-foot map with colorful pins marking the places you have visited. It will create a beautiful and eye-catching feature wall.
Showcase International Costumes as Wall Art
When you look at traditional dresses from different regions, it stirs up the wanderlust in most of us. But what is the point in purchasing something you will never wear or leaving it in your wardrobe just to gather dust?
Instead, display the images of costumes from different regions or show several cuts of fabric as wall art. It is a unique but beautiful way to decorate interiors.
Polaroid Photography
If you love photography, then capture your travel pictures. Then, instead of placing these polaroids in a book, turn them into wall art. What you have to do is travel with your camera, take a copy of precious memories.
Display them on your wall to create a memory wall. It is a bit expensive than other decor ideas with travel souvenirs. But it’s not that expensive after the initial investment on the camera.
Memory Jars
Do not throw waste and empty bottles or jars in the bin. Instead, use them for decoration purposes. For example, you can fill photos, currency, trinkets, sand, or whatever small items you bring back from the tour.
Once you fill it with different decoration items, it will become a masterpiece. Display these memory jars on the floating shelves or open cabinets of your home. It is a very quirky but stylish way to add travel spirit to your room.
Dish Out Old Tickets
Nowadays, decorating fridge magnets are an out of date idea. Instead, you can dish out all the tickets from your travel holidays and become crafty.
Make a collage with those tickets from different places and be creative by playing with ribbons and colors. Then, you can make an authentic souvenir décor piece to give a stunning and vintage look to your room.
Frame that collage and display them in your living room. It gives visitors an exciting topic of discussion.
Kitchen Items
It is a bit of an odd but fun way to decorate the home. Instead of purchasing prints, buy kitchen items such as coffee cups, bowls, and other utensils that are authentic to the place you are exploring.
For example, if you visit Thailand, purchase a set of bamboo-made bowls and use them for storing fruits after returning home. If you take a trip to China, buy a set of handcrafted chopsticks and use them on special occasions.
You can also purchase plates as they make a great travel souvenir. In addition, you can use them to decorate or display them on a wall.
World Cities Time Zone Clock
Most people purchase expensive and inclusive time zone clocks to decorate their home. But why not be a bit innovative? You can make a personalized set of individual watches. Label them with city names from all over the world.
Print the labels from different countries, place them under the watches. Set the timings according to the county names and frame them. Then, you can custom order vinyl decals to use directly on the wall.
Final Words
For decorating your nest with travel souvenirs, purchase a single souvenir from each country you visit to display in your home. The rules are pretty simple: the items cannot be costly, and they should have your travel story.
When you are home, your souvenir decor is a conversation piece and a reminder about the memories and moments you spent in different places. So think out of the box to make your travel souvenir decoration exciting and glam up your home.