Map poster styles

Style guide

Map Posters: Every Style Explained

Map posters come in more looks than most people expect, and the style you choose changes the whole mood of a room, so here is each one in plain terms with the space it suits best.

What makes a map a poster?

A map poster takes a real place and draws it in a chosen art style, so the same streets can feel minimal, retro, or bold. You keep the accuracy of a map with the look of a piece of art.

Minimal

Clean lines, lots of space, one or two soft colours. It lets the shape of the streets do the talking.

Best for bedrooms, offices, calm spaces

Classic monochrome

Black lines on white, or white on black. Timeless and easy to frame with anything.

Best for hallways, studies, modern rooms

Dark and high contrast

A deep background with glowing streets. Dramatic and modern, like a city seen from the air at night.

Best for feature walls, living rooms

Warm retro

Muted oranges, creams, and browns for a vintage travel feel.

Best for cosy living rooms, snugs

Bold and colourful

Bright palettes and playful tones that bring energy to a wall.

Best for kids rooms, studios, kitchens

How to choose your style

  • Match the poster to the mood of the room, not just the paint.
  • Calm rooms take calm maps. Lively rooms can take bold ones.
  • Buying a set? Keep one style across all of them so they hang as a group.

Then get the size and frame right

Once you have a style, size is the next call. Our poster size and frame calculator matches the print to your wall, and our wider map wall art guide covers hanging and framing.

Pick your city and style