Traveling doesn't have to be just about sight-seeing, it can be about discovering yourself and learning about the world around you. You'll see new sights, hear new sounds, taste new food, meet new people. With a little planning you can experience a home away from home by traveling like an interior designer.

There are so many ways to incorporate your treasures and memories into your home. It doesn't have to be difficult to create a unique, travel-inspired interior design style. And I don't just mean putting a few souvenirs on a shelf to collect dust or getting a digital photo frame.

Helpful hints for choosing the right size area rug for all the rooms in your home.

Virtual interior design is not right for everyone. But if you’re able to dedicate some time, communicate with your designer virtually about your style and goals, and take control of the transformation, virtual interior design might be right for you.

In decorating and designing your home, you get to decide which path to take -- DIY, virtual interior design, or traditional, full-service design.

For people who are ready to invest in their home and are willing and able to get their hands a little dirty (or at very least, click “add to cart” and do some project management), virtual interior design is a great way to go.