Budget Decorating: Create a World Traveled Home

Rags to Riches Pillow ($38.00) by APE in Mokhattam, Cairo, Ten Thousand Villages

Here comes a brand new segment! We all find inspirations in the gorgeous products and designs we see in magazines, but let’s face it, the can sometimes be scarce. In our new Budget Decorating series, we will reveal ways to spruce up your home without breaking the bank. Let’s take a look at ways to bring the world into your home.
Global furnishings and décor are hot ticket items for the unique look and innovation. So many companies have incorporated various international elements into their collections for variety. Incorporate the global style into your interior with new furnishings, décor and diy projects. Just a few pieces can help transform your space!
Serving Tray from Peru ($39.99 compare at $70), Home Goods
Global Style Decorating Tips
  • Enhance Your Home with Textiles –India andEthiopia are just a couple of countries who work with local artisans that create handmade textiles. Use them in the kitchen as hand towels or in your living space as pillows.
  • Liven Up Your Space with Patterns – Nothing screams global quite like lustrous patterns. Ikat and other exotic prints help enhance the international style stirring up dimension in your space. Go the extra mile with a little (or a ton) of color. Rich blues, greens and oranges are fabulous options.
  • Handmade and Reclaimed = Brilliant! – Handmade and reclaimed accents are the perfect accessory for your home. Use them as tabletop accessories to stimulate the room, or as room décor. Reclaimed coffee tables and handmade wall art are some of our favorites.
**Remember, always try to purchase global accents from companies who practice fair trade efforts with local artisans**
Eco Friendly Vase by Mai Handicrafts in HoChi Minh City, Vietnam ($34.00) via Ten Thousand Villages

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