Journal

Choosing a place worth framing.

• How to choose a housewarming gift when you don't know their taste

  Not sure what suits their new home? Choose a housewarming gift by considering space, personal meaning and how much taste you would need to guess.

• How to choose a map print that means something

  Choose a meaningful location, the right map coverage and a style that suits the room. A practical guide to buying a map print for yourself or as a gift.

• Map art styles explained: street maps, illustrated and vintage

  Compare street-map, illustrated, typographic and vintage map art. Find out what each style emphasises and choose a print that suits your place and room.

• Neighbourhood or city map print: which should you choose?

  Compare neighbourhood and city map prints by coverage, recognisable detail and personal meaning. Choose the view that shows the place you want to remember.

• What size frame do you need for an A4 print?

  An A4 print measures 210 × 297 mm. Choose a frame with or without a mount, understand aperture sizes and avoid common frame-fitting mistakes.