# Vintage Topography Wall Art This Vintage World Map Mural Can be Hung or Used as Wallpaper By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2016-04-26 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vintage-world-map References: [odditymall](http://odditymall.com/vintage-world-map-wall-mural) & [amzn](http://amzn.com/B00SVDTE64) Oversized in aesthetic and bringing a touch of the old world into the new, this Vintage World Map Mural is the perfect way to update and enhance a space. Instead of being a decal, the mural is designed to be used as either a [poster](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/inkposter-duna), a hung piece of artwork or as [wallpaper](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wallcovering-technology). Despite the [vintage aesthetic](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/route-66-centennial) of the mural, the artwork is in fact up-to-date with modern country and city names. This allows it to function as a place holder to stick pins or notes about where one would like to visit or has already. The Vintage World Map Mural is a massive 55-inches in span and can be incorporated into spaces ranging from bedrooms, to offices in a variety of different ways. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.7/10 - Popularity: 77% | Activity: 57% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Vintage Wall Murals:** There is an opportunity to create more vintage wall art murals as consumers seek to bring a touch of the old world into contemporary living spaces. - **Functional Wall Decor:** More functional wall decor that doubles up as posters or wallpaper could be developed to offer consumers more options when designing their living spaces. - **Personalized Wall Map Art:** Opportunities to develop personalized wall maps that allow consumers to add pins or notes on places visited or they plan to visit. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Interior Design:** Interior designers can take advantage of the trend of vintage wall murals to incorporate them in contemporary living spaces and give their clients a unique look. - **Home Decor:** Manufacturers of home decor products can develop more functional wall decor pieces that serve as both posters and wallpaper. - **Travel and Tourism:** Opportunities exist for personalized wall map art as consumers seek to showcase their travels or create a bucket list of places they plan to visit. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Renter-Friendly Wallpaper Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/renter-friendly-wallpaper.md) - [Colorful Poster-Sized Wall Planers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/big-wall-calendar.md) - [Historical Mapping Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pastmaps.md) - [Folk Art-Inspired Wallpapers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/backdrop.md) - [Statement Wall Covering Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/el-muro.md) - [Mural Design Assistants](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/art-by-squares.md) - [Nature-Inspired Home Decor](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flower-power-moss-wall-art.md) - [Interactive Mapping Solutions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/interactive-map.md) - [Graphic Wallpaper Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/immersive-surfaces.md)