Travel-inspired home decor gifts infuse a jetsetter’s space with their passion for exploration. They’ll love being surrounded by special items that remind them of their adventures and help them anticipate upcoming journeys when they’re grounded between trips. Whether it’s framed art from a famous hotel, a set of tropical dessert bowls, or an Eiffel Tower-shaped soap dispenser, these thoughtful gifts for travelers bring the world into their home.
Here are 11 travel-inspired home decor gifts to give your favorite jetsetter this holiday season.
The Beverly Hills Hotel Vintage Matchbook Print
Cue the nostalgia—Match South creates prints of vintage matchbooks from famous hotels that instantly remind travelers of the memories they’ve made on vacation. A framed print of the striped pink matchbook from The Beverly Hills Hotel and Bungalows can bring a playful charm to a bedroom. Match South also has a variety of other hotel matchbooks to choose from, including The Plaza in New York, King & Prince on St. Simons Island, and The Breakers Palm Beach, along with lots of other travel-themed prints that will make you feel wistful for the golden age of travel. $135 at matchsouth.com
Ski Patch ChappyWrap Blanket
Know someone who spends the winter chasing powder around the country? Give them this gift from ChappyWrap. The medium-weight blanket is made from the same soft cotton blend that has earned ChappyWrap throws a cult following, and it’s also confetti’d with vintage-inspired ski patches designed by artist Alexandra Williams. It’s the ultimate way to get cozy after a day on the slopes. $188 at vineyardvines.com
Katie Kime Camel Lucite Tray
Camels decked out in brightly colored tassels and stripes give this lucite tray from Katie Kime a chic travel-inspired style for the home. The high-quality lucite tray comes in three distinct sizes to fit any coffee table or nightstand—perfect for storing trinkets a traveler has picked up on their trips around the world. Get the trays monogrammed with the recipient’s initials for a personalized touch. $98 at katiekime.com
Amanda Lindroth Rattan Flamingo
Bahamas-based interior designer Amanda Lindroth has the perfect home decor gift for travelers who love the tropics: a rattan flamingo. Unlike bright pink flamingo statues, this figure is hand-woven in neutral, sand-colored natural rattan to add a subtle beach vibe to a space. Display it on a bar cart, shelf, or even a fireplace mantel to serve as a reminder of a favorite island getaway. $150 at amandalindroth.com
Balinese Banana Leaf Dessert Bowls
Bring Balinese vibes to a traveler’s kitchen with these ceramic dessert bowls from the International Medical Corps artisan shop. The tropical green ceramic dishes, which come in a set of four, are crafted in Bali to look like the banana leaves used to wrap and prepare food throughout Indonesia. Plus, a portion of the proceeds go to support disaster relief efforts, making this travel home decor gift even sweeter. $97.99 at shop.internationalmedicalcorps.org
Tocca Candela Classica Holiday Trio
Blanket a traveler’s home in the aromas of three iconic destinations with this luxury candle set from Tocca. It contains a trio of hand-poured candles made with a soy wax blend. For its Marrakesh candle, Tocca used a combination of fragrances—rich amber, patchouli, spice, and leather—to evoke the feeling of wandering through ancient bazaars. The Tangier candle leverages a blend of vanilla and tobacco to deliver the grounded serenity of leafy riads. And when you’re dreaming of alpine air, simply light the Chamonix candle for a whiff of fresh pine and rosemary. $56 at tocca.com
Jamie Young Co. Ariel Shells
No matter where the husband-wife team behind Jamie Young Co. travels, they’re always called back to the sea. That’s the inspiration behind this pair of stunning, hand-blown glass shells. Available in cerulean or white, these shells are a true work of art and no two are identical. The decor items will let your favorite traveler reminisce about days spent lingering at the shore. $184 at jamieyoung.com
Chasing Paper Paris View Decal
What traveler wouldn’t love a view of the Eiffel Tower from their home? Give them something that’s almost as good as the real thing: an illustrated decal of Paris from Chasing Paper. The self-adhesive, fade-resistant decal lets you look out onto the City of Love from any wall, no matter where your home base is located. The whimsical wall art can give an everyday space, like a desk or foyer, a travel-inspired ambience. $110 at chasingpaper.com
Conquest Maps Push Pin World Map Bundle
With this world map from Conquest Maps, travelers can track every destination they’ve visited and display their adventures proudly on a wall. The slate-colored map bundle includes dozens of push pins in various hues and shapes, allowing the recipient to not only mark where they’ve been, but also plan where they’d like to go in the future. This gift will undoubtedly spark wanderlust every time you look at it. $410 at conquestmaps.com
Avanti Paris Soap Dispenser
Give a loved one’s bathroom a travel-inspired design upgrade with this Eiffel Tower soap and lotion dispenser. The gold details and lettering are hand-painted, making the piece feel like an artisan find from a shop along the Seine. There’s also a complementary soap dish, tissue box cover, and toothbrush holder if you want to transform a Francophile’s entire vanity. $28 at jcpenney.com
Torrance Traveler Wood Trunks
For someone who loves travel-inspired decor, few things are cooler than vintage suitcases. This bundle includes three antique-style pieces of luggage made from solid pine, dressed up with brass hardware, and painted in distressed colors to give them an authentic look. More than just a fun way to spruce up a space, these home decor items are also practical, giving you extra storage for your living room or bedroom. $135 at houzz.com