Whether you like to travel to the snowy mountains for a skiing vacation or fly down south for a tropical holiday, there’s no better way to capture that feeling when you get back home than incorporating some of the style you love into your own living space. Maybe the outdoor views won’t be the same, but if you get the color palette and textures just right, you can recreate your own little version of your dream vacation spot.

Your best bet to get the process started is with a visual. A photo or souvenir can help set the tone for your decoration project as well as taking some time to personally reflect on what you love most about your favorite place. After all, this is where you go to spend quality time and melt all the stresses of your daily life away. It’s not just the colors, but the sights, sounds and smells that all work together in harmony to create the therapeutic effect you are looking for. Allow a combination of these things to guide you with your decorating plans.

If you are working with a cooler destination, try using rich textures to create a warm look in your home. Thicker drapery, soft cushions for the couch and candles scented with wintery fragrances can fill the space with a cozy reminder of your favorite getaway. For warmer climates, cool linens and thinner fabrics will help create a breezy look and make the room feel light and uncluttered. An indoor waterfall piece can create sense of calm with its steady water movement and remind you of a nearby water source that relaxes you.

If the place you love to visit has a deep history, adding a decorative sculpture or painting depicting the region’s style will help set the tone in the room. Take care to note any colors associated with this place that would be easily recognizable upon entering the room. Use this special palette to tell your guests a story when they walk into the room. Let the story continue by using materials and other accents that are indicative of your beloved vacation destination. This may be with wicker furniture, wrought iron wall pieces, antique furniture or even simple clay figurines.

No matter what you choose, let each piece work together to give you a little taste of the place you can’t wait to get back to. It won’t be the same, but it will be enough to make you appreciate all the good times you’ve had and will have again.