Decorating With Maps: How to Transform Your Home With Personalised Map Art June 04 2026
Maps have always been more than a navigational tool, they're a record of places that matter. Whether it's the village where you grew up, a stretch of coastline you return to every summer, or a city that changed your life, a map carries meaning that few other artworks can match.
Incorporating maps into your home décor is one of the most personal ways to dress a wall. From contemporary Ordnance Survey detail to hand-drawn Victorian street plans, there's a style to suit every interior.
Make it personal - choose places that mean something to you
This home office transformation centres on Marlow in Buckinghamshire. Against neutral walls, the Ordnance Survey Explorer map wallpaper becomes an instant feature wall, rich with the kind of detail that rewards a closer look, from field boundaries and footpaths to town centres and river crossings.
Match your map to your colour scheme and interior style
This Admiralty Chart wallpaper was chosen to complement the blue woodwork in a seaside holiday home, creating a quietly nautical atmosphere without resorting to clichés. Coastal charts work beautifully in bathrooms, hallways, and living rooms, anywhere you want a sense of place and calm.
Map glass splashbacks - a talking point in any kitchen
A custom map splashback is one of the most unexpected and effective ways to personalise a kitchen. Both examples below are centred on a specific postcode, making them entirely unique.
Old Series Vintage Map Splashback: a black and white Victorian map with water features picked out in blue, beautifully highlighting the course of the River Thames.
Can't wallpaper? Canvas and framed prints are the answer
If you're in rented accommodation, or your walls simply aren't suitable for wallpaper, a canvas or framed print gives you the same impact with none of the commitment. Both can be made to several sizes and centred on any UK postcode.
This large canvas was installed in a 16th-century holiday cottage where the original stone walls made wallpapering impossible. The Ordnance Survey Explorer mapping fills the dining room with character and conversation.
Ready to find your place on the wall?
Many of the maps we make are centred on a postcode of your choosing, your home, a favourite place, or somewhere that holds a special memory. Whether you're looking for a statement wallpaper, a kitchen splashback, or a canvas for a tricky wall, we'll help you find the perfect format and size. Explore the full range at Love Maps On and start creating something truly personal.
