Decorating with Maps? - Page 2

on the bay · ‎03-09-2010

My mother always had a map of the US available that I remember so I have always loved to see all the states and where they are.

I like a map that means something to me, a favorite place that I know and love, not just random old maps as a decoration, and that have no meaning to me. That makes me feel lonely and old

"If you walk the footsteps of a stranger, you'll learn things you never knew. Can you sing with all the voices of the mountains? can you paint with all the colors of the wind?"

hopi · ‎03-09-2010

No looks like business office, global corporation, ect, very ice cold.

LindaSal · ‎05-15-2014

I like it. I think framed maps can be a nice edition to any decor. I would enjoy something local to me of course, they seem to have a certain character. I have a jigsaw puzzle on order of the US National parks. My adult kids are big puzzle makers, they call it their "therapy". They will make it for me and I will buy a frame for it. Most likely will hang in the den for our enjoyment. Me and hubby have visited many of the National parks and having been to many places in the world, some of these parks were our best vacations.

Dinaki · ‎12-21-2010

...and that store in London is still there Still Raining. It's in Covent Garden!

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ECBG · ‎01-08-2011

The rooms are done fery well. I'm just not fond of maps.

DREAMON · ‎03-09-2010

I like all of the rooms. I am drawn to maps and globes. I have both in my home.

We have a framed map of the world that is about 60 years old. My globe is the one my parents bought me when I was in 3rd grade...just a few years ago

GingerPeach · ‎03-12-2010

It all depends on the individual and/or family.

I majored in geography in college, so always have a soft spot for maps. On the other hand, I don't have a globe or a wall map at home. I used to have a wall map of the world in my office when I was working. But that was because we represented clients from all around the world and I actually used it.

I do think the photos you chose are attractive examples of what is possible, @wilma.

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dulwich · ‎01-18-2012

I kind of like them - especially ones in picture #1.

We have a very large bathroom with corner spa tub and I can see some maps on one of the walls being great to peruse while soaking I would like that. Thinking I might give it a try.

Thankyou for idea.

shoptilyadropagain · ‎03-19-2014

I like this concept but only for a library, den, office, etc. I think it looks out of place in a dining room as pictured above. Also, if you've ever seen Flea Market Flip on HGTV, they will sometimes use maps on small table tops, entryway tables, etc.

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wildcat fan · ‎03-23-2010

I think it's a neat idea for people who travel or for a play room. When my son was younger, I had some framed for his play room and we'd play games with the maps. I'd give him a dry/erase marker and tell him to circle a country east of ________ or put an "x" on ________. So many wonderful memories and it really helped him learn geography.

Now those maps are in my classroom. When we read about characters and places, we put a sticky note on the setting locations. It's surprising how many students can't locate various places around the world. Name a country and many can't even say which continent it's on. So, I vote yes for decorating with maps, especially if there are youngs ones at home.