Whether you’ve chosen a “staycation” this year, or your exotic foreign holiday already seems like a distant memory, Gabrielle Fagan has some top tips for preserving that faraway feeling in your own home . . .

Replicating the interiors style of those favourite holiday destinations – or those you’d love to visit – in your rooms could instantly have you feeling you’re in distant and sunnier climes.

Luckily, it’s easy to get the essential elements to conjure the atmosphere of a hotspot, whether it’s the whitewashed look of Mediterranean villas, a romantic Moroccan hideaway, or perhaps the dazzling colour and style of India.

Global influences are well-reflected in home collections in high street stores these days and there are a number of flourishing online interiors companies specialising in every style from European to Eastern.

Julia Goodwin, editor of House Beautiful, suggests: “Be inspired by your favourite holiday spot but don’t feel you have to completely copy its style, which might be beyond the budget anyway.

“Instead, pick out a few colours or accessories that are reminiscent of a destination. Zingy orange, azure blues, and bright whites are typical of Mediterranean or even Caribbean homes. You could perhaps paint a feature wall in one of those shades or simply opt for just a few brightly-coloured cushions.”

>And those exotic changes or additions could be a simple way of giving rooms a summer update and lifting your spirits if our unpredictable climate is getting you down.

>For a light, breezy feel, Julia advises replacing heavy textures and dark colours with lighter, floatier versions. “Store away winter woollen throws, curtains and cushions and replace with linen and cotton.

>“Hang a pair of bleached cotton curtains with a simple pinched heading. Roll up rugs and expose floorboards.

“To instantly conjure a southern European feel, paint a wall terracotta and set a potted lemon tree either side of your fireplace.”

You could also make a feature display of souvenirs and curiosities that you’ve collected on trips over the years, frame a montage of holiday photos and burn candles with a scent reminiscent of your chosen “destination”.

Create a a holiday mood at home – without packing a case or getting out a passport – with our guide to the key styles.

INDIA

Decorative, embellished furniture, silky, floaty fabrics and a scattering of accessories in jewel-rich colours are all vital elements of the delicate, sultry style of India.

>You can achieve it simply by draping brilliantly patterned sari fabrics over curtain poles and scattering some beaded, embroidered cushions, or make more of a commitment by sourcing examples of its beautiful inlay furniture.

GET THE LOOK: Indian style devotees could invest in superb mother-of-pearl and bone inlay furniture, from Graham & Green. Make a statement with a raspberry pink mother-of-pearl four-drawer chest, £1,650, and matching mirror, £385.

>Even small touches can be effective, and just one example is Linda Barker’s table parasol, £39.95, in the style of an Indian ceremonial umbrella.

>BEST BUY: A vivid blue and green beaded Peacock cushion, £20, by Julien Macdonald at Debenhams.

>MOROCCO

>Spicy, exotic colours, sensuous textures and piles of cushions with layered rugs add up to an urban Bedouin experience.

>The distinctive shapes, patterns and magical charm of North African design is one of the most fashionable looks around this year.

And the characteristic intense colours and patterns make it a perfect partner for sleek, contemporary furniture.

If you’re redecorating, opt for more muted warm, golden colours and soft browns, rather than authentic deep reds, yellows and bright blues, which could be a bit overpowering in rooms with a hard Northern light.

GET THE LOOK: Low-level lounging invites relaxation and hand-embroidered Moroccan pouffes will set the scene instantly. Graham & Green’s pouffes in beautiful colours, £115 each, are sourced from the heart of Marrakesh.

>Alternatively, if you’re on a budget, Linda Barker’s silver Moroccan star pouffes, £84.50 for two, are a snip. An individual seat costs £44.95.

Just one intricate lantern is all you need to soften the contemporary edges and Linda’s tall, silver Moorish lantern, £54.95, is a stunner, or choose from Graham & Green’s ravishing selection.

Alternatively, John Lewis Moroccan lanterns in white or red, are only £7.75 each.

If you’ve completely fallen for the look, Momo Interiors specialises in Moroccan homeware and has a brilliant selection including furniture, stunning hand-woven rugs and accessories.

BEST BUY: Lombok’s brass stool in an antique silver finish, £95.

FRANCE

Our love affair with French style endures, and it’s even more in vogue with the current fashion for more decorative homes.

So, even if a second home in France or a trip across the Channel is beyond your budget, you can still create your own French “retreat”.

If you have large rooms, the grandeur of the country’s chateaux might be more appropriate, or you may prefer to evoke the charming style of its classic country homes.

>GET THE LOOK: Sophisticated French style is brilliantly reproduced in Bhs’s Maison collection for the autumn, available in stores at the end of August.

This truly decadent range includes a gilded Beatrice Louis chair, £179, Luella mirror £200, and flirty accessories such as a silk Bow-Tie cushion, £18.

>For a more shabby chic effect, Graham & Green has chic French-style mirrors which start from £55 and an elegant but pricey chest of drawers with a distressed green paint finish, £380.

Transport yourself to Provence by plundering French interiors specialist Dibor. It brims with rustic-style furniture and accessories at affordable prices. A Maison de Campagne shelf unit costs £189.

>BEST BUY: Linda Barker’s wooden display case, with pretty carved bow detail, is a snip at £27.50.

>GLOBAL

Trend-spotters will be aware that an eclectic fusion of East meets West is a strong look in the autumn/winter collections.

Focal points are chunky furniture in richly grained, dark wood, and exotic accessories that give the impression you’ve travelled far and wide.

Choose from Buddha heads, or exotic images on wall prints, or even lush tropical blooms in vases.

GET THE LOOK: The Michigan furniture collection at Next is a winning combination of modern styling and mango wood. Nest of tables, £199, dining table £299.

If you’re hankering for a safari feel, Julien Macdonald’s monochrome Wild Animal bedding set at Debenhams could be ideal. Duvet cover, £40.

>BEST BUY: The uber-stylish may be unable to resist the charms of Next’s Porto Snake Print Chair, from £225.