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)

Beautiful Wall Decor and Art: Plates: Part II

Hello world!

Here is Part II of the Plates feature of my ongoing series titled Beautiful Wall Decor and Art.  Most of these images show plates used as wall decor, but there are a few that also show the use of platters... both are lovely, just take a look!  Also, for more just check out Part I right here or any of the following posts for more wall decor inspiration:

Beautiful Wall Decor and Art: Plates: Part I

Funky Wall Decor Vol. I

Artful Arrangements

Artful Arrangements Part II

Doing this post reminds me of the obscene amount of decorative plates I have at home in a box....  Most are small teacup plates that I've collected over time for 25 cents here and there at Goodwill and Salvation Army, but they were each so very pretty that I could not resist taking them home.  Each time I justified my purchase with the idea that some day I will make art out of them by hanging them all in a beautiful and elaborate pattern on a wall - most likely in my dining room.  I think it makes fabulous art.... I have a good feeling you do too, so that's why I continue to find these sweet images for your inspiration! :)

A word to the wise: you don't have to run out and buy lots of art and wall decor.... just look around your home for items that can be hung on display.  Pull art and frames from other rooms, bring them together in a swirl of personality by mixing in a bunch of different objects together (such as antique keys, candle holders, plates, crosses, mirrors, shadow boxes, etc) for a warm and eclectic feel in any space!  Remember, just do it, it's really amazing what an interesting art wall can do for a space... and your mood!  It will serve as constant inspiration! 

 

              ....xoxo

 

(All images in this post were found through a Google image search, I do not claim ownership of any of these photos.)