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Guest Picks: Around the World with Map Decor
Cure a case of wanderlust with 20 decorative map ideas to use right here at home
If you are one of those people who lives to travel, who has moved abroad but still cherishes your home country, who wants to sneak in something educational for the kids, or who simply loves vintage patterns and inspiring designs, chances are you could be smitten by map-inspired decor.
Get your cartography fix with a classic wall map, quirky print or unexpected accessory. Are you ready? Let's take a trip around these ideas. — Alicia from Atypical Type A
Get your cartography fix with a classic wall map, quirky print or unexpected accessory. Are you ready? Let's take a trip around these ideas. — Alicia from Atypical Type A
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Love your art bright, bold and quirky? I know I do. This vintage map overprinted with the tongue-in-cheek message is available from the Keep Calm Gallery.
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| Go all out and cover a wall with this fun vinyl decal from Lilly & Lolly. Inspire the kids' sense of adventure and place it on the wall of a playroom or bedroom. They won't even know they're learning at the same time. |
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Map accessories needn't just be paper on your wall. Try one of these cartography cushions to add an interesting touch to a neutral sofa.
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| If the classic world map look is too stuffy for your taste, how about this whimsical, patterned style instead? |
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I'm a typography nerd who is currently obsessed with maps (and has a name starting with A), so it probably doesn't come as a surprise that this cute letter sign is on my shopping list.
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Proving that tapestries don't have to look like stuffy old relics, this contemporary design will warm up a stark, large space such as a generous family room or warehouse apartment.
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Make a statement with this stunning map-covered chest of drawers. Paired with your favorite black and white travel photos, it would be a real talking point.
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| You might not be able to dine in your favorite cities every night, but at least with these plates you can dine on them. |
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| This is a new twist on the old pin-the-places-you've-visited concept. Yep, it's a scratch-off world map! |
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| This quirky print is perfect if you prefer your travel to be done leisurely and by sea. |
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| This is a fun mid-century–style screen print by the illustrator Double Merrick. |
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Curl up with your favorite travel book or photo album under this sweet and delicate lamp.
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This unusual wall decor piece is an utterly charming way to re-purpose outdated maps. The colors blend together into such a lovely pattern, don't they?
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Immortalize your favorite place by framing a fascinating vintage city map of it, such as this one of Rome.
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For those of you who preferred art class to geography in school, this pretty watercolor is your kind of world map.
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Flutter away in the memory of your favorite travel destination with a whimsical bird figurine.
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A sweet decoupaged trinket box is perfect for storing your treasured souvenirs or handy travel accessories.
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Spin a globe and see where your finger lands to decide your next destination! Well, perhaps not, but at least a globe like this will help you dream.
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This is a funky and unexpected way to incorporate map decor into your home. This subway map shower curtain will add a fun element to a neutral bathroom.
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As wonderful and exciting as traveling is, sometimes you need to remind yourself that what's at home is more important.
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Comments
Rachel Newcombe Great to see another fan of map home decor! So many fab ideas - I love the bird shaped map art. I've also got an ideabook full of map-tastic home iedas -
by Etsy
by Etsy
Ideabook: Guest Picks: Map-tastic:...16 months ago · Like
Boutique-de-la-Mer.com I love map decor and have used nautical charts as artwork in my cottage. Great post!
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Casart Coverings I didn't realize so many map décor items existed. How about one for the ceiling on removable wallcovering? You can look up to see where you've been or where you'd like to go. 
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Uppercase Living Ind. Demonstrator Jean Danieu Love all the maps. Uppercase Living's "Vintage World Map" from our Decorative Prints Collection (removable & repositionable vinyl) is available in 3 sizes. For sizes and pricing visit my website: http://jeand.uppercaseliving.net/DesignItems.m?DesignId=3927&MenuLinkKey=products&CategoryId=223 
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