8. Victorian Nautical Map Gallery Wall
Introduction and What This Idea Means
Nautical charts are classic beach decor, but framing vintage, sepia-toned nautical maps, old maritime expedition logs, and deep-sea creature engravings in ornate black Victorian frames transforms them into a dark academic coastal gallery.
How to Make It
Place multiple small picture frames on a prominent hallway or living room wall. Use custom decal images featuring vintage maps, sea monsters, and old ship diagrams inside each frame. Color the picture frame borders in flat black with ornate basic shape carvings around the edges.
Tips
Arrange your frames in an asymmetrical gallery layout to mimic the cluttered, scholarly study of an eccentric sea captain.
Variations and Essentials
- Variations: Include a small basic shape spyglass or brass compass mounted on a shelf beneath the gallery wall.
- Essentials: Picture frame items, custom vintage map decals, flat black paint, Advanced Placement.