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    By | Decorating Guide – Thu, Mar 22, 2012 5:28 PM EDT

    10 Ways to Decorate with Maps10 Ways to Decorate with MapsIf I hung the many maps I want to hang, my house would resembling a high school geography classroom. There are just so many shops offering pretty maps, and I kind of want them all. Here are 10 of my favorites, ranging from colorful world prints to modern takes on cities.








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    NYC Transit Map NYC Transit Map 1. NYC Transit Map
    Maps can be pricey, but not this one by Cavallini. It's actually map gift wrap paper. The details and colors are frame-worthy.
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    Cork Board Cork Board 2. Cork Board
    You can make this cork map yourself, so the possibilities abound. You can make one of an entire country, a state, a city...
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    Future Maps Future Maps 3. Future Maps
    This shops stocks traditional maps in brilliant colors. They're great conversation starters.
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    Chalkboard World Map Chalkboard World Map 4. Chalkboard World Map
    This map can easily be customized with a piece of chalk. Mark where you've been, where you're going, or both!
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    Colorfully Illustrated Colorfully Illustrated 5. Colorfully Illustrated
    These bright maps capture all the fun of traveling and the unique energy and look of different cities.
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    Patterned City Prints Patterned City Prints 6. Patterned City Prints
    These maps don't just show a general layout of a place. They also show illustrated landmarks and geographic features.
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    Hand Cut Hand Cut 7. Hand Cut
    This hand cut map is as intricately detailed as a piece of lace. It would add pretty texture to any wall.
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    Book Print Book Print 8. Book Print
    This charming map is only $6 - and don't worry, it comes in many state. It's printed on pages from a vintage dictionary, so you're recycling paper.
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    Heart Map Heart Map 9. Heart Map
    Home is where the heart is, but maybe you need a few of these. I like how this map's mounted on a wood block.
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    My Roots Lie Here My Roots Lie Here 10. My Roots Lie Here
    This fully-customizable is a great reminder of heritage. It even cooler if you know a lot about your genealogy.
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    - By Melanie Blodgett
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