Get "The Tulum Effect" in Your Home With These 21 Pieces

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Situated where the jungle meets the Caribbean, Tulum, Mexico, has a magical vibe — due in no small part to its distinct decorating style. Even the most luxurious beach hotels have a laid-back, rustic vibe, and pretty much every restaurant is entirely open air. We've been solidly obsessed with Tulum for years, and our obsession shows no sign of stopping.

On my most recent trip, I kept noticing the decor details that show up over and over in the eco-resort paradise: reclaimed wood furniture, muted ceramics, cacti and greenery, and recycled glass everything. Now, brands and retailers such as Anthropologie and Ugg are also becoming swayed by what we're calling "the Tulum effect." Read on for 21 ways to get the look in your home.

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Tulum Table Runner

This Anthropologie Tulum Table Runner ($98) proves the retailer is mesmerized by the Tulum effect.

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Handblown Recycled Glass Tequila Shots

I lost count of the restaurants in Tulum that serve drinks in recycled glass, such as these Fair Trade Mexico Handblown Recycled Glass Tequila Shots ($43), which would also make lovely votive holders.

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Hanging Planter

Turn your apartment into a verdant paradise with plants displayed in these Anthropologie Reactive Hanging Planters ($24).

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Rope Magazine Rack

Recycled rope holds up all sorts of things in Tulum, so why not store your beach reads in a Recycled Rope Magazine Rack ($270)?

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Platter

The glaze on this stunning Anthropologie Mineral Dessert Plate ($16) reminds us of a cresent-shaped beach.

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Coqui Coqui Candle

From the famed Tulum perfumerie, the Coqui Coqui Orange Blossom Scented Candle ($65) will transport you back to Mexico.

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Wicker Candle Holder

Any candle assumes a beachy vibe in this Anthropologie Dinant Wicker Candle Holder ($38).

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Maya Wood Outdoor Chair

Though it's designed for outside use, this CB2 Maya Wood Outdoor Chair ($399) would look great indoors as well, especially with a colorful throw pillow.

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White-Dipped Ladder

Store your wet swimsuits (or just boring bath towels) on this Anthropologie White-Dipped Ladder ($98).

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Recycled Glass Dishes

These Bali Ecology Condiment Dishes from Recycled Glass ($25, originally $28) are perfect for serving little bites of food or storing jewelry on a dresser.

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Tulum Rope Basket

Another brand feeling the Tulum effect is Ugg, as evidenced by this Ugg Tulum Rope Basket ($138), which is great for storing towels.

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Framed Photo

This One Kings Lane Max Wanger Tulum Photo ($189) will make your city apartment feel like it has a constant sea view.

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Driftwood Bowl

This rustic Pier 1 Imports Driftwood Bowl ($50) would look even better filled with mangoes.

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Threshold Tall Lidded Vase

This adorable Threshold Tall Lidded Vase ($24) would be great for storing your stash for when you need to relax.

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Tulum Beach Towel

Add a touch of Tulum to your home by using this Kassatex Tulum Beach Towel ($51) as a tablecloth or throw blanket.

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Dot Grey Vase

The design on this CB2 Dot Grey Vase ($30) resembles grains of sand or the starry Tulum night sky.

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Round Platter

This L'OBJET Round Platter ($150) would be great covered in delicious Mexican food or displayed on a coffee table.

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Recycled Glass Vase

With a vessel as beautiful as the Artecnica Recycled Glass Beak Vase ($50), you don't even need flowers — just a few branches of greenery.

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Tulum Hammock

The more hammocks, the better, and this Anthropologie Tulum Hammock ($148) would look stunning inside or out.

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L'OBJET Tulum Ceramic Side Table

This high-end L'OBJET Tulum Ceramic Side Table ($950) sold at Bloomingdale's would look right at home in a Tulum luxury hotel.

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Marble-Top Side Table

This Anthropologie Marble-Top Side Table ($298) would look great mixed-and-matched with the ceramic side table.

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