Lots of things can influence your home design. For some people, it is all about what is most comfortable to them, whereas others follow particular trends and fashions. Others take much of their inspiration from magazines and television shows. The main thing is creating a space in your home that speaks to you as an individual – that satisfies your personality and tastes.
With this idea in mind, it is worth considering taking some inspiration in design from the places you have visited. Different countries have different traditional designs, some of which you probably loved when you visited and some of which you might have hated.
Some traditional foreign designs you might find more appropriate to specific rooms around the house. For instance, Greek styles, with blues and whites, might look great in your bathroom setup, so you might use a Greek colour scheme with simple bathroom furniture and tile or stone flooring to hark back to the time you spent in Greece. Equally, in the kitchen, you might be inspired by Eastern travels that took you to minimalist, clean Japanese kitchens, with sophisticated kitchen worktops and modern cabinets.
One thing you can be sure of is that taking inspiration from your travels will inject a personal touch into your home.