Sunday, February 12, 2012

Collection #2 - Maps

Decorating with maps is not a new idea but these images remind me of how great a collection of framed maps can look no matter what your decor style might be.

These first two images are my favorites - I love the "faded" black & white maps and this would be as easy as taking any old atlas (old, new, no matter) over to your local Kinko's and then framing with a stack of these Ikea frames.  At $4.99, it's OK to buy 12 or so, right?






And then again, the colors found in traditional maps are some of my favorites....






And, for the over-acheivers among us, you could certainly collect or copy vintage maps for a more "old world" look.

And, lastly this one has been one of my favorites - interior designer Kim Coleman hired an artist to paint a nautical chart of Long Island for a guest cottage she was working on.  (As seen in House Beautiful).  I love the "blueprint" style!

House Beautiful - see the rest of the house here.




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