4.21.2011

Decorating Ideas Using Maps

Maps show us where we have been and where we are headed. They teach us about the past and let us dream about the future. The graphic qualities maps possess make them perfect décor for the home. Here are some wonderful spaces and products that feature maps:

kids bedroom with map wallpaper elle decor
{child's bedroom with nautical map wallpaper from Elle Décor via Nursery Notations}

parson map table serena and lily
{parsons map table by Serena & Lily}



boys bedroom with map wallpaper designer
{world map wallpaper in bedroom designed by Steven Gambrel via Decorpad}


map wallpaper on ceiling antique
{antique map on the ceiling in this hallway via Martha Stewart}



paris map wall art bedroom
{Paris map in bedroom designed by Alice Lane}



map wall letters kids rooms
{Around the World Letter from Urban Outfitters}



framed maps wall art ralph lauren
{collection of framed maps in a bedroom by Ralph Lauren}


map baby nursery room brad ford
{world map centered above a modern crib in a nursery designed by Brad Ford via Lonny}


planet earth globe one kings lane
{National Geographic planet earth globe by Spherical Concepts on One Kings Lane}



boys bedroom world map wall designer
{colorful world map accent wall in boy’s bedroom designed by Robin Karp Interiors}



world map pillow jonathan adler
{world needlepoint pillow by Jonathan Adler}


brown green kids playroom with map usa{brown & green playroom with North American map. Designed by Westbrook Interiors Decorpad}



green boys bedroom with maps and globe
{boy’s bedroom with USA map and earth globe designed by Ron Marvin via TradHome}



map drawer liner martha stewart
{diy map drawer liner idea by Martha Stewart}



map wrapping paper presents martha stewart
{recycled maps as wrapping paper – again by Martha Stewart} 



a plan is like a road map judd quote

19 comments:

  1. I LOVE the idea of using maps to decorate... I'm still trying to find the perfect map and place to incorporate it into our home! Thanks for the great inspiration Cristin! :)

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  2. This is such a great idea. To make your space feel more personal, its so fun use a map of a place that is special to you, honeymoon, vacation destination, etc. Maps are also great in children's rooms to help them learn their geography! :)

    -Forever Lovely
    http://foreverlovelydesign.blogspot.com/

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  3. Love decorating with maps, always classic, always timeless, fabulous roundup friend!
    xo
    Kate

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  4. Love using maps, I think there is nothing better when decorating a boys room, they just seem to LOVE them! Janell

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  5. Yes, you had me at Hello with this topic!
    I enjoyed all the pictures, but the map drawer liner was a nice surprise and would make a very special touch.

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  6. Great pictures and what a great idea!

    Susan

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  7. Decorating with maps is so fun! I also love the way Janell at Isabella and Max incorporated them into Max's room!

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  8. We just did the continents on my nephew's nursery walls (And ceiling!) I did a ton of research before we decided how to use maps--as wallpaper, etc.--but you found some great images I did not stumble upon! I especially love the hallway with vintage map "wallpaper" on the ceiling.

    You can see my project here: http://loveyourspace.blogspot.com/2011/04/olivers-nursery-after.html

    Love your roundup!

    Heather

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  9. I LOVVVVVVE maps! I want to do a map wall in a nursery so day!

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  10. Great post. I love the idea of using maps for decor..they add a sense of charactera and historical interest to a room...love the first two images especially...beautiful!

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  11. I love maps. The Miami International Map Fair at HistoryMiami is the largest map fair in the world....so once a year I get to buy a little something. I love the kitch maps and souvenir maps. Love this!

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  12. Great post! Thanks for including Nursery Notations. I really love using vintage school maps above cribs in nurseries because they don't need a frame and can just be nailed into the wall (for those of us with earthquake concerns). Also Ralph Lauren for Kravet makes a wonderful wallpaper which has vintage nautical map hues.

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  13. Great examples...had to file a few of those :)

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  14. These map photos are so fresh, and all unique. I just cleaned out some maps from trips in the car and hope to put them to good use!

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  15. I have always loved maps, and they are a great idea in children's rooms, attractive and educational. I also love the idea of recycling old maps for lining drawers and wrapping paper.

    Great story Cristin.

    Happy Easter,

    Claudia

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  16. Great examples. I finally finished a map project myself.

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  17. What a GREAT post! I especially love the bedroom wallpaper! Thanks for sharing!

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  18. Great roundup. I always love seeing maps as art and wallpaper. It was great to see some other ideas too. The map on the ceiling is amazing, and love the drawer liner idea!

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  19. Fab post. borrowed the map wrapping paper for a post ;-)

    Vanessa

    www.six0sixdesign.blogspot.com

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