Accessories: Maps as Children's Room Decor
From Julie
From Julie & Janet:
We know it's not a new idea, but maps make the perfect wall adornment in children's rooms: aesthetically appealing, and think of all the geography to be learned.
Above: Photo from Emma's design blog.
Here are some sourcing ideas: 
Above: Ikea’s mural-like Premiar World Map (78 3/4 by 55 inches) is printed on canvas, ready to hang, costs $199, and features a slightly vintage look.
Above: The World Map Wall Mural (13 feet wide and 8 feet 8 inches tall) is $149.95 at Environmental Graphics. 
Above: Hammacher Schlemmer carries the world's largest Write-On Map Mural for $149.95
Above: Design Within Reach recently started carrying selections from Future Maps, a UK company founded in 2003 by a graphic designer/geography enthusiast. Magnetic Future Maps (top photo) are available in two sizes ($150 for the small size, $450 for the large size). Paper Future Maps are $80 for small, $180 for large.
Above: For the nihilistic teenager, Black World Map Wall Sticker; $153.50 at Ferm Living.
January 22, 2009
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My sister is a teacher and was lucky enough to score for us an old-style classroom roll-down map, complete with all the hardware and the wooden bars at top and bottom. It was pre-cold war, so has the good old U.S.S.R. on it - a little piece of history, as well as geography that we enjoy in our travel-themed guest room.
Maps are soo much fun and they look great.
Try eeBoo - www,eeboo.com for an educational yet attractive world and USA map
