Guest Picks: Bring the Styles of the World Home

Suzani textiles come from Uzbekistan and are delicately stitched with an array of patterns. They can be used as throws on the sofa or chair or hung on the wall. They can also be used over a table.

Bring a taste of Ireland into your home with these bold towels by Irish designer Orla Kiely. They are a fun way to brighten up a bathroom.

This faceted glass pendant light is from Granada, Spain. It would be perfect in an entryway or an elegant bath.

When I think of France, the first thoughts that come to mind are food and those wonderful Parisian cafés. Bring a bit of France home with you with one of these woven bistro chairs.

If you're looking for a new coverlet for your bed or hanging for your wall, look no further than these Mexican throws, sometimes called tenangos. They come in vivid colors and cool neutrals like this gray one.

I love the organic shape and colors of these bowls by Australian design company Mud. They would be perfect displayed on an open shelf in your kitchen.

Iconic fashion designer Vivienne Westwood brings it home for Britain with her take on the Union Jack. This wool rug would make a statement in your living room or bedroom.

The Italians are known for their impeccable style, and this plush armchair designed by Paola Navone is no exception.

I'd love to hang a vintage Japanese textile like this indigo one above my bed or mantelpiece. The rich blue color would look outstanding in a primarily white room.

Finnish architect Alvar Aalto brings his clean, modern style to the Savoy vase. An iconic piece like this would always find a place in your home.

Dress up your powder room with these Turkish hand towels. Their lightweight composition means they dry quickly and look beautiful folded over a towel rack.

The iconic American designers Charles and Ray Eames bring their midcentury modern aesthetic to this hanger. I love the bright burst of color this brings to a room.

I think these Javanese pillows from Indonesia are absolutely lovely and would make great additions to your sofa. The fabric comes from recycled vintage sarongs that are made using the traditional batik method.

When I think of Thailand, I think of the food. The granite mortar and pestle is integral to many Thai dishes, and this one is so good looking you could leave it out on your counter.

Made from recycled Indian sari fabric, this multicolored rug is both soft to the touch and beautiful to look at.

This basket woven by women in Senegal combines colorful plastic and grass to make an eye-catching storage bin. I have a couple of these throughout my home.

There's a good chance that you already have a touch of Sweden in your home. If you've ever shopped at Ikea, then you have done the country proud. This whimsical fabric is one of the newest items in the store, and it can be used for curtains or pillows.

I can't get enough of the beautiful, bold stripes on these Bolivian blankets, or frazadas. Textiles like these have so many uses: Bring it with you to the beach or the cottage, or leave it at home and use it on your bed.

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Bold alternating stripes in black and white make this rug a standout. Add it to a living room or bedroom for some graphic punch.