For those of us who love to travel or know someone who does, finding creative outlets for our infatuation is a must! And, wanderlust decor is one way to ease those travel bug symptoms.
Let’s face it. There’s a lot of us out there who LOVE to travel. But, most of us are not nomads who can pick up and travel whenever we feel like it. This leaves us with a bit of a predicament. And, we all know once the travel bug bites, it’s all but impossible to recover.
But, even if this isn’t you, I bet you know someone with dreamy destinations on her/his computer wallpaper who’s constantly searching for that next airfare deal. This person likely starts many of her/his sentences with, when I traveled to…, because everyday interactions can always be related back to a travel experience. 😉
What better way to imagine yourself somewhere else than to create a space in your home full of around-the-world decorations that speak to your love for travel?? While as a gift-giver, you’ll be even more appreciated for having given something that recognizes the recipient’s travel passions.
Regardless of a favorite place or particular style, this guide has wanderlust decor gifts that range from bright and colorful to simple and understated for that enthusiastic traveler in your life.
25 Wonderful Wanderlust Decor Gifts Every Traveler is Sure to Love
The Vintage Traveler Wall Shelf combines wanderlust home decor with style and functionality. Use it for showing off light storage of those mementos collected over past trips. At the same time, display a frame or two showing off favorite vacation photos.
A 2-piece Vintage Trunk Set makes for a great accent in just about any room with vintage travel decor, all while also serving as a handy storage option. For those who like this idea and want a 1-piece steamer trunk look, try this trunk accent instead.
- Pack or unpack luggage on Reese Luggage rack with a style
- Hold any size luggage
- Solid wood construction in espresso finish
If you like decorative suitcases as decor, why not consider the Winsome Wood Reese Luggage Rack to prop up a suitcase or a trunk in a hard-to-decorate corner? The bottom shelf is perfect for everything from shoes to a folded spare throw blanket.
Finish the look with this Medallion Floor Vase aside an old-style suitcase display or in an entryway with the hanging Traveler Wall Shelf from above. Even better as a gift, this global piece would fit in any style room from French Country to Boho Chic.
Map decor and globes are quite popular with travelers because they so easily lend themselves to wanderlust room decor. The classic-looking decorative globe would accent any bookshelf, hall table, or any place it’s possible to sit in a cozy spot and spin the globe in search of that next perfect travel spot. Travel-themed wall decals will complete the look.
Every traveler needs some world map decor, whether it’s a stylish canvas like this Two-Toned World Map or something more functional like a popular scratch-off world map or a push-pin travel map. Luckily, any of these maps make fantastic gifts.
Travelers love to display photos from their trips! Take those gorgeous nature landscapes, birds-eye city views, and quaint village photos and turn them into a printed canvas, metallic, acrylic, or poster print with Mixbook for original travel-themed wall art.
Easy Canvas Prints makes it easy to create a photo wall display with different size photo prints and a wall guide to hang everything accurately. Both offer gift cards, too, so the recipient can choose from their travel photo collection and begin creating their travel-themed living room or bedroom.
Travel-themed home accessories meet the piggy bank and saving for an upcoming adventure has never looked so good. Positioned on a shelf or table in a travel-themed office and together with some map decor or travel photos, this piece will unite the room’s style and proudly show off the recipient’s wanderlust.
Art doesn’t only hang on walls. The pretty World Map Pillow above uses vibrantly colored globes as hot air balloons set against an atlas backdrop.
Who says world traveler home decor need be over-the-top? Here’s simplistic wanderlust decor with a gorgeous bright pop! Like the idea of turning an existing pillow into a piece of travel decor? Try this linen throw pillow sham.
Wildlife travelers love highlighting the animals they’ve seen. Elephants, in particular, are so unforgettable, especially for those responsible travelers who chose not to ride them but to experience them in the wild or at an ethical sanctuary. This elephant figurine would be a great accent for a safari or global-inspired room and would add a touch of travel to a room decorated in metallic hues.
Most of us know at least 1 family member or friend who’s a complete and total Francophile. They melt at the sight of anything Paris. This oversized wall clock adds an old-world French feel to a room. Pair it with some travel sign decor or other travel wall decor like an old map to finish the look.
The iconic Eiffel Tower is recognizable around the world. These metal bookends can serve as a reminder of a beloved trip to Paris or go with a European or global-inspired room. Know someone with an NYC book nook or office space? These suspension bridge bookends make the perfect travel decor gift.
With so much attention being given to living rooms, bedrooms, and the like, let’s not forget a travel-themed bathroom! This Caribbean Map Shower Curtain will continue the wanderlust decor theme into the bathroom all on its own.
- Flickering Warm White Bulb Imitates A Real Flame
- Height 6.5”, Width 6”
- Battery Included (1 x CR2032 Battery)
No travel decor gift guide is complete with an ode to the beach! Who hasn’t taken a memorable beach trip they’d like to relive? Coastal decor like these Jute Glass Lanterns can stand alone as accent pieces. Or, pair them with beach-inspired travel-themed bedding for a complete beach retreat right from the comfort of home.
Wanderlust Decor Gifts for the Travlers on Your List
Combining someone’s passion for travel with a beautiful and useful item for the home is sure to be seen as a meaningful and lasting gift.
So, which wanderlust decor gift are you thinking of giving?
Still looking for that perfect travel-themed gift? How about a genealogy gift, something all travelers need, a gift with a creative twist, or a bestselling travel item!
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