Runningmom80 Posted May 26, 2015 Share Posted May 26, 2015 We school at the dining room table, and our Target 1.00 bin maps finally went in the trash over the weekend. Any recs for nice looking maps? I like to have a world map and a U.S. map. TIA! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pegs Posted May 26, 2015 Share Posted May 26, 2015 My favourite is the Peter's Projection World Map, but I should disclose a nostalgia related bias. ;) We had one up in the kitchen when I was a kid, and that map brought up so many amazing conversations as we compared its proportions to those of the Mercator and other maps. I think it's a good idea to be exposed to different representations of the surface of the Earth, so I don't think you need to pick just one world map. I don't know anything about maps of the US, sorry. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SilverMoon Posted May 26, 2015 Share Posted May 26, 2015 We get the big ones from Costco. They've lasted several years. If they don't have the maps out now they will when back to school season hits. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lara in Colo Posted May 26, 2015 Share Posted May 26, 2015 I have the maps from Castco-- I stuck them to some foamboard and they slide behind my whiteboard when not in use. For a living space, you could do something and decorate the other side of the foamboard with a pretty picture and flip the maps when not in use 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
8filltheheart Posted May 26, 2015 Share Posted May 26, 2015 We have big wall ones, but they are hung in our laundry room one above the other. We walk in there to look at them. I do not let our homeschool flow into our living space other than bookshelves and storage units. In another house we had an office which we used for school stuff to be stored/ displayed. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Runningmom80 Posted May 26, 2015 Author Share Posted May 26, 2015 The kids like to talk about the maps during dinner, so I rather like them in the living space. I just want them to also look nice. :) We had a costco one a few years ago that I completely forgot about! I'll have to go find it. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SilverMoon Posted May 26, 2015 Share Posted May 26, 2015 We don't have much wallspace in this house, but we can still hang a large world map. If you need more there's always putting it on the dining/school table under clear vinyl from a fabric store. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AmyontheFarm Posted May 26, 2015 Share Posted May 26, 2015 I bought the antique looking map from Cost-co. It looks great and it definitely is a conversation launcher! We put dots on our map where we have sent mail and received mail from around the world. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Runningmom80 Posted May 26, 2015 Author Share Posted May 26, 2015 I found our costco map, I hung it for the time being, but it's definitely lacking in style. :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smudge Posted May 26, 2015 Share Posted May 26, 2015 Do you have a local teacher supply store? I know our store has a bunch of maps, I need some myself.... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blondchen Posted May 26, 2015 Share Posted May 26, 2015 I will chime in with a post about what NOT to get, if you want something that looks nice in a living space: a laminated map (no matter how beautifully it's printed) that is attached flat to the wall. Yuck. Maybe you already know that. Anyway, we wanted a map for similar reasons to yours, and here's the process we just went through: We decided we wanted lamination for flexibility of use and durability, so we got the enlarged, laminated world map with bright colors by National Geographic, which I think is a gorgeous map (I love the colors, and they go with our decor) and is perfectly functional for what we wanted. They also have it in regular size. The enlarged one is HUGE. http://shop.nationalgeographic.com/ngs/product/maps/wall-maps/world-maps/world-political-map--bright-colored---enlarged-and-laminated I bought it on Amazon for less than $50, btw. We had intended to put it on the wall in our breakfast/dining room, where we spend a lot of time as a family, and where we do most of our book work for school. We put it up to try it out, but with the lamination, and it being attached flat to the wall, it just didn't have the aesthetic quality that I felt worthy of such a prominent spot in our home. I doubt the non-laminated one would have been much better. Boo. If money were no object, we'd consider springing for a mounted one, but $250-300 is just too much for us to pay for a map. We'll have to use our globe at the table instead and refer to the large hallway map at other times. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gil Posted May 26, 2015 Share Posted May 26, 2015 (edited) We have a Highlights Top Secret Adventure Map on the wall. Edited January 28, 2016 by Gil 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jackie Posted May 26, 2015 Share Posted May 26, 2015 What I've wanted to do for a while now is have a large world map mounted behind glass. Then we could use dry erase markers on the glass to mark places we've been or places we're talking about. We're lacking the wall space, but maybe I'll be able to find the space in the next house when we move this summer. Following along to see any recommendations for the map itself. There's no Costco near us. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blondchen Posted May 26, 2015 Share Posted May 26, 2015 What I've wanted to do for a while now is have a large world map mounted behind glass. Then we could use dry erase markers on the glass to mark places we've been or places we're talking about. We're lacking the wall space, but maybe I'll be able to find the space in the next house when we move this summer. Following along to see any recommendations for the map itself. There's no Costco near us. DH and I were thinking about this exact thing. But we figured that a piece of glass custom-cut to the size of a large world map, plus a decent custom-size frame (which I would consider to be essential, aesthetically), would likely be pretty heavy and probably expensive as well, so we didn't bother looking into it. But if someone else figures out an attractive and not-too-pricey way of doing this, please post!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
birchbark Posted May 27, 2015 Share Posted May 27, 2015 Jen at Wildflowers and Marbles raves about her maps in her new learning room reveal. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carla Posted June 2, 2015 Share Posted June 2, 2015 We have this one: http://shop.nationalgeographic.com/ngs/product/maps/wall-maps/world-maps/world-political-map--earth-toned---enlarged-and-laminated It is very large. We mounted it to plywood so it would stay flat on the wall. I have thought about adding trim like a frame around it but we probably won't get around to it. Anyways, it is on sale and I love the colours, it looks nice in my home. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Runningmom80 Posted June 2, 2015 Author Share Posted June 2, 2015 I will chime in with a post about what NOT to get, if you want something that looks nice in a living space: a laminated map (no matter how beautifully it's printed) that is attached flat to the wall. Yuck. Maybe you already know that. Anyway, we wanted a map for similar reasons to yours, and here's the process we just went through: We decided we wanted lamination for flexibility of use and durability, so we got the enlarged, laminated world map with bright colors by National Geographic, which I think is a gorgeous map (I love the colors, and they go with our decor) and is perfectly functional for what we wanted. They also have it in regular size. The enlarged one is HUGE. http://shop.nationalgeographic.com/ngs/product/maps/wall-maps/world-maps/world-political-map--bright-colored---enlarged-and-laminated I bought it on Amazon for less than $50, btw. We had intended to put it on the wall in our breakfast/dining room, where we spend a lot of time as a family, and where we do most of our book work for school. We put it up to try it out, but with the lamination, and it being attached flat to the wall, it just didn't have the aesthetic quality that I felt worthy of such a prominent spot in our home. I doubt the non-laminated one would have been much better. Boo. If money were no object, we'd consider springing for a mounted one, but $250-300 is just too much for us to pay for a map. We'll have to use our globe at the table instead and refer to the large hallway map at other times. I love this one! Thank you for posting! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Runningmom80 Posted June 2, 2015 Author Share Posted June 2, 2015 Jen at Wildflowers and Marbles raves about her maps in her new learning room reveal. OOOOOOOHHHHHHH! THOSE ARE PERFECT! THANK YOU!!! (all caps because I'm REALLY EXCITED! about those maps!) 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kalusignan Posted June 2, 2015 Share Posted June 2, 2015 Someday, I'm doing this: https://www.thewallstickercompany.com.au/products/World-Map-Mural.html 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HS Mom in NC Posted June 2, 2015 Share Posted June 2, 2015 Mine are laminated that way we can write on them with dry or wet erase markers. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Runningmom80 Posted June 2, 2015 Author Share Posted June 2, 2015 Someday, I'm doing this: https://www.thewallstickercompany.com.au/products/World-Map-Mural.html Yep, me too. Love that! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tammyw Posted June 2, 2015 Share Posted June 2, 2015 We bought the giant canvas version from Ikea. We love it! Go to google and search Ikea canvas world map. It's really great! It's huge, it's canvas mounted, and it looks nice! I'll take a picture soon and post. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VermontMom Posted June 3, 2015 Share Posted June 3, 2015 Richly colored wall map with finely grained paper (almost like dollar bills). My favorite family map! http://www.amazon.com/Colorful-Contemporary-Updated-Interarts-MagnaCarta/dp/B00L8IEOGO/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1433293358&sr=8-2&keywords=tyvek+world+map Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maize Posted June 3, 2015 Share Posted June 3, 2015 This is the one I've always wanted: http://shop.nationalgeographic.com/ngs/product/maps/wall-maps/world-maps/world-mural-map--blue-ocean Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris in VA Posted June 3, 2015 Share Posted June 3, 2015 Agreeing with the Ikea map. It's nice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rockhopper Posted June 3, 2015 Share Posted June 3, 2015 I finally treated myself to school-style pull-down roller maps. I love them! I think it's a love/hate thing -- some people come to our house and think it's the coolest thing ever, some (MIL?) think "what on earth were you thinking?" Mine are around 6' wide -- on the one roller, there's a world and a US map. Since I couldn't afford such a thing new, mine are older maps which, you know, makes them kind of retro. And combines history with geography -- "back when I was a kid, there was no South Sudan..." I hang more school-ishy things (my MIL might argue that it'd be hard to get more school-ish than school-style pull-down roller maps, but I digress) like a white board and our list of prepositions and people we're praying for behind the maps. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest baibush Posted January 27, 2016 Share Posted January 27, 2016 Try shopping at Raven Maps (? ravenmaps.com ?). Beautiful maps in a range of prices and qualities. Simple state maps, through various world and specialty maps and sizes, up to true art quality. I love these things. The staff is very helpful. I have been one of those obsessive and picky customers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ms.Ivy Posted January 27, 2016 Share Posted January 27, 2016 We got this map, which is poster sized. We put it in an inexpensive poster frame and it looks nice. It's got plastic over it instead glass in the frame, but I could still use wet erase markers on it if I wanted too. My walls are cream colored so it looks nice in my livingroom. http://shop.nationalgeographic.com/ngs//browse/productDetail.jsp?productId=1020374 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sarahjokim Posted January 28, 2016 Share Posted January 28, 2016 (edited) We have this world map hanging in our dining area: http://amzn.to/1Kc1UYB I LOVE this map because it's colorful and includes a lot of interesting things to look at. My son spends a lot of time looking and it and has learned so much just having it there. We also have this US map hanging in my son's room on his closet door. I like this map because he can draw on it - he likes to draw lines from where we are to all the places he wants to go and to places where we have family. http://amzn.to/1SLm9z3 Edited January 28, 2016 by sarahjokim 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
indigomama Posted January 28, 2016 Share Posted January 28, 2016 I found a really large hideous framed painting at the thrift store (I think it was $2.99). I then bought a large stickable map (it's also dry erasble) and placed it over the ugly painting. Ta-da! Beautiful framed map for cheap! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mmasc Posted January 28, 2016 Share Posted January 28, 2016 I bought a National Geographic world map from Rainbow Resource. Then, we bought a slightly larger black canvas from Hobby Lobby. Using the 40% off code made it very inexpensive. DH glued the map to the canvas and it looks great! The black canvas border (about an inch or two around) just makes it look so nice. :) 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RootAnn Posted January 29, 2016 Share Posted January 29, 2016 I bought these from Rainbow Resources. They are big enough to see details & yet small enough that they don't take over the entire room. The kids actually take time to look at them. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
happypamama Posted January 29, 2016 Share Posted January 29, 2016 I bought these from Rainbow Resources. They are big enough to see details & yet small enough that they don't take over the entire room. The kids actually take time to look at them. We have those two maps as well, and I put them in inexpensive poster frames. They look pretty decent, especially against the blue wall in our schoolroom. They're a good size for detail without being too huge. My kids LOVE looking at the maps! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mom28kds Posted January 30, 2016 Share Posted January 30, 2016 I got these. They are peel and stick and dry erase. I have a world map and a USA map. I also got calendars for the kids to use by Wall Pops. http://www.homedepot.com/p/WallPOPs-24-in-x-36-in-Dry-Erase-World-Map-Wall-Decal-WPE99074/203158550 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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