Mevrouw Emmer
Illustrator
City maps
City maps do more than show streets and landmarks. They capture the character of a place, turning familiar routes into art worth displaying. Whether it's bold watercolour washes or hand-drawn details, these designs bring cities to life with warmth and individuality.
From playful illustrated skylines to serene abstract cartography, each style offers a different way to celebrate a location. Rotterdam illustrated map pairs iconic Rotterdam landmarks with cheerful pastel tones, while Rotterdam City Map | Blue watercolour Square with a White frame transforms the same city into a tranquil blue composition. Both suit modern interiors that value personality over perfection.
Choose your size and material - canvas, poster, ArtFrame™ and more - to match your wall and style.
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Choose a room that suits the mood
Playful city maps work well in social spaces where conversation flows. Consider hanging them in your living room, hallway, or home office - anywhere guests naturally gather. The joyful illustration style of Illustrated map of London featuring iconic landmarks adds warmth and personality to shared areas without overwhelming the space.
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Mix vintage maps with modern décor
Vintage-style city maps bring character to contemporary interiors through their earthy, muted palettes. The warm tones and geometric shapes create a bridge between classic and modern design. A stylised approach like Leiden: Colourful city map in vintage style - Poster for the wall adds depth to minimalist rooms without clashing with clean lines.
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Hang city maps at eye level
Place your city map where you can enjoy the details comfortably. In a hallway or entryway, position the centre roughly 145 - 150 cm from the floor. This allows you and your guests to spot familiar landmarks and streets without straining. Maps with fine detail reward closer viewing.
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How to style city maps in your interior
City maps pair beautifully with nostalgic or calm interiors, where their taupe, beige, and grey tones create a grounded feel. Hang them alongside botanical prints or vintage travel posters for a curated gallery wall. In vibrant spaces, the mauve and brown accents add unexpected warmth. Style them with leather-bound books, brass candleholders, or potted ferns to reinforce the urban-meets-nature theme. Let the cartographic details speak for themselves - choose frames or materials that don't compete for attention.
Which material brings out city maps best
Wallpaper suits city maps particularly well when you want the intricate street patterns and soft beige tones to fill an entire wall, turning cartography into atmosphere. Alternatively, consider Canvas for a textured, gallery-ready look or Poster for flexible, budget-friendly styling. Choose Wallpaper and you benefit from razor-sharp prints that keep every street name, contour line, and district border crisp - even across several square meters. The taupe and grey palette stays vivid in large format, so your chosen city becomes a commanding focal point. Plus, wallpaper is fully customizable to your wall dimensions, meaning you can frame a panoramic coastline or fit a compact nook without awkward cropping. Still doubting which material suits your interior and chosen city maps artwork? Use our Material Advisor to find the perfect match.
Where to hang city maps for maximum impact
Horizontal formats work especially well for city maps, echoing the way we naturally scan a street grid or waterfront sprawl. Hang a wide map above a sideboard in the hallway to welcome guests with a sense of place, or position it over your desk to inspire wanderlust during work hours. If your wall is narrow, a vertical format highlights north-south axes and works beautifully in staircases or between windows.