Staycation Decorating: Bring the Vacation Home With Travel Themes

While The Perfect Design Blog suggests travel as a way for graphic designers to revive their creativity and broaden their perspectives, we think everyone, despite what you do for a living, can benefit from changes of pace and scenery. But if your summer vacation has passed, or you just can't get away, fear not, apartment dweller. There are simple ways to capture the restorative effects of travel at home.

Below, we present ideas for ways to incorporate travel -- including your own travels -- into the design of your apartment.