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If you love to travel or are a cartography enthusiast or are simply looking for a unique and original way to beautify your walls, then the world map decor ideas we want to talk about are just what you need.
There are several ways to have the world outlined or represented in a traditional or quirky way on the walls of your home. Get inspired by some small tips or the most unique design ideas and make world maps a must-have design element.
World maps as furniture accessories
For those who love to flip through atlases and absorb every intricate detail, a world map is a truly prized item. In fact, in some of the world maps that are used as furnishing elements, the most colorful topographical elements and specific details become part of a pattern of refined aesthetics, certainly able to give value to your home walls.
In fact, this is an extremely classic decor idea as it was already used in ancient times as a much sought after element (those who owned maps were certainly people of culture, so it also helped to validate their social status) and, therefore, if you would like to choose traditional world maps, they will easily give a sense of nostalgia and historicity to your home.
What to do when world maps are too bulky
If you don’t want the full wall effect, you can always opt for smaller maps that face out from above a table or sideboard. Create a collage of several smaller maps for an elegant and decidedly original impact, perhaps mixing different textures.
If the furniture of the room where you would like to place your world maps has wooden furniture you can also opt for harmonious materials or strong contrast. For example, a map finished in metal will give a very particular industrial effect in a room with wooden furniture, while world maps cut out in wood will work exactly like a painting and contrast with a lovely black and white living room.
Soft-looking world maps
Muted shades are a great way to introduce style without overwhelming the space. For example, some floor-to-ceiling classic-style world maps or antique maps, perhaps brown or, at most, two-tone, works perfectly as a backdrop for multicolored furniture and decor, giving a refined effect without weighing down the room or taking away from the furniture.
For spacious rooms or rooms decorated entirely in neutral colors, you can choose a world map decal (don’t worry: it’s much easier to apply than it looks)that introduces a cheerful splash of color and stands out brilliantly from its surroundings.
World map types not to be underestimated
Not all map templates need to be embossed. Some also look great when they’re themed to the overall aesthetic of the room, even in bi-dimensions. Using the same colors as your surroundings and giving a dedicated, albeit small but noticeable space for the map design will take a lot of the guesswork out of it, especially if you don’t like blank walls or pictures. In general it will improve the existing atmosphere of the space.
The most classic world map decorating idea is white on white: this is obviously a darker white than the wall, which enhances the minimalist appeal by gently introducing texture.
Another great way to create a map design is to have it embossed on the wall so that it gives a 3D effect. It will make the world in your room come to life.
Or we can lean towards one of the many world maps decorated with LED lights that, easily take center stage in your kids’ room.
Decorating the walls of one of your rooms with world maps is a sure way to make these original elements immediately catch the eye of the beholder. Thinking that this is not an element that can fit your type of furniture or your needs is not correct: we have explained in this article, just how to make the world maps not only aesthetically harmonious but how they can catch your eye without boring you!
