This weeks Element of Vintage Style...MAPS
I love maps! Maybe it's my love of graphics that make them so appealing me. Maybe it's the colors.
I'm not sure what makes them so charming
to me but whatever it is, I'm most certainly not the only one.
I'm not sure what makes them so charming
to me but whatever it is, I'm most certainly not the only one.
Maps have become a huge thing in the vintage style decor market.
Sure, there are great repros out there but when you can get your hands on the real mccoy the satisfaction is much greater. My favs are the old roll down versions that hung in classrooms. Framed maps of some of our favorite family destinations are a close runner-up.
Sure, there are great repros out there but when you can get your hands on the real mccoy the satisfaction is much greater. My favs are the old roll down versions that hung in classrooms. Framed maps of some of our favorite family destinations are a close runner-up.
I love everything about this room. The bold color on the walls. The chippy farmhouse table. The chest...and mmmm that globe. The color on the table is followed through in the color chosen for the walls in the next room. The color of the chest is a mix of the two colors. It all makes for a nice transition from bold to subtle color. This room has quite an impact.
Nautical maps are really great for beach houses, lake houses and bay front homes. A whole theme has been built around this nautical map. I love how the frame is just placed over the map instead of actually framing it. Very simple things are done here that create a ton of visual interest in this otherwise bare corner.
Judging from the uniform size of these maps and the edge trim, I'm guessing these maps are from a vintage atlas. These can easily be removed and framed or hung just like this..."in the buff."
Without the map this would be a boring, uninspiring little study space. This one proves what an impact maps have on a space. Love the groovy little skull and crossbones trash can.
This is an ingenious use of maps! A lot of people love the look of mulitiple paned doors but still want their privacy. You get the effect of the panes but still maintain privacy. The panes become individual frames for the maps. Love it!!
Graphics, texture and color...well done! The theatre seats are just too cool. I think what I love most here is the contrast of the print on the quilt and the graphics on the map. The contrast in the deep wood tones of the chairs are perfect against crisp white walls and the white bed.
This is simply inspired..love it!
This map warms up an otherwise cold unwelcoming entry hallway. Love the shade on the lamp too.
These I can't get enough of!
FuNkY and unique map pillows.
Next week our featured Element of Vintage Style will be...NUMBERS!
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