OLD MAPS

I had a recent clear out and discovered a pile of old maps my father must have forgotten. It often strikes me when traveling, how Maps could really be considered a work of art. In my opinion, it seems a shame to relegate these large expanses of intricate detail to remain hidden away, only to be used once every 3/4 years when going off on some travels through the south of France.

Here are a few inspirationals that I discovered, and wanted to share in the attempt to get everyone recycling their old maps. Some of these I find quite beautiful, like this first vintage map lamp shade

 

These lampshades are stunning, as well as being a sustainable, unique piece for the home.

I am definately going to be putting one in my gaff!

 

The joy of this idea is that it could be any map and any age, whether vintage or not! It will still look great.

These brilliant street maps are a nice twist on the idea, and add character to the lamp.

Another way in which old maps can be recycled and used in Interior design is this sweet little decorative tree.

Or get crafty on a rainy Sunday afternoon with this wastepaper basket, literally, made out of old maps.