Designing with Maps

Good Day World!

I hope everyone had a wonderful weekend, especially the mothers!!  ;)

I want to take a moment to say that lately I've gotten some reader comments and e-mails that have given me some insane ear to ear smiles!  I want to thank all of you for your wonderful compliments and say that I am working on responding to each of your e-mails, please be patient with me!  I am very happy to know that I have regulars that enjoy Inspire Bohemia, your pleasure makes my efforts well worth it, so thank you!

This post has been in the works for some time now, I've been collecting lots of images featuring interior design and decor using road maps and world maps!  Today, after some more (crazed) image scavenging on the internet, I was finally satisfied with my compilation of photos.  Each image depicts the gorgeousness of maps when used as a design feature, whether through framed art, posters or wallpaper.  Whether you showcase'em in your foyer, living room, dining room, bedroom or kids' room, maps definitely bring a sense of sexy worldliness to any space they inhabit.  

So scroll on, because all of the spaces in this post highlight unique and creative ways for incorporating your very own maps into the design of your home!  FYI, my next post will feature various forms of artwork made from maps and it's goooooood stuff so stay tuned!  In the meantime, what do you think of this post, do you have any framed maps in your home?  Do you have any creative ideas for incorporating maps into interior design?  I'd love to know, drop me a comment or shoot me an e-mail at InspireBohemia@gmail.com!

(All images via a Google image search or Pinterest.com)

Artful Arrangements Part III

Hello hello... 

I'm back with Part III of my series Artful Arrangements, which is basically a compilation of inspiring images depicting spaces with gorgeous walls full of art/photography/you name it!  

These days art is incredibly diverse, it's in the eye of the beholder - so anything goes!  There are oodles of objects that we can throw up on the wall to create art, for example antique keys, decorative plates, crosses, empty decorative frames (like the image above) and just about any framed/shadowboxed memento your heart desires.  There are endless ideas for creating art and there are tons of crafty ways to display it - so it can get overwhelming.  However, like I've mentioned in my previous art posts (links listed below), I've heard a lot of people complain that getting their art up on the wall is the most difficult part...  It can be daunting, but just remember, there's no right or wrong way anymore.  Gone are the days of hanging things centered and at eye level!  Like I said, these days anything goes, hang your art from floor to ceiling for drama, in stacked rows for a sense of order, or in a interlocking staggered grid for a wonderful gallery feel.  Let your creativity guide you, whatever works for you is what will look best!

My other art posts:
Artful Arrangements Part I

Artful Arrangements Part II
Beautiful Wall Decor and Art: Plates: Part I
Beautiful Wall Decor and Art: Plates: Part II

As always, shoot me an e-mail at InspireBohemia@gmail.com if you'd like some tips on hanging art, I've got plenty of experience under my belt!  Enjoy!

 

 

 

 

AWESOME DISPLAY IDEA!!!! And not just for cameras!
Frame any cool object/collection!



(All images via Google image search, Pinterest, Martha Stewart or where otherwise noted in the file name)