The Essentials
- Furniture is a sustainable Christmas gift that becomes part of the recipient’s life.
- Two criteria determine the choice: the actual dimensions of the room to be furnished and the furniture’s functionality.
- A tape measure is essential: measure the room to the nearest millimetre before buying.
- All Maison Pavane product pages provide precise furniture measurements.
- Multifunctional furniture that can move from the living room to the bedroom is better able to withstand a move or a change in lifestyle.
Why give furniture as a Christmas gift?
Furniture is a sustainable Christmas gift: it becomes part of the recipient’s life, unlike an object that is quickly replaced. Sofa, sideboard, armchair, coffee table, bookcase, chest of drawers, console table or desk—each piece serves a specific purpose in the living room, bedroom or dining room.
This year, you’ve decided that you would like to give yourself or have someone give you a beautiful piece of furniture for Christmas: Christmas can indeed be the perfect time to treat yourself to a beautiful piece of furniture or start a small group fund to buy the new companion of your dreams for your living room, bedroom or dining room: a sofa, a sideboard, beautiful armchairs, stylish chairs, an elegant coffee table, a charming bookcase, a chest of drawers or a console table—or perhaps a beautiful desk to finally create the home office corner you have been dreaming of, so you can work from home in greater peace and quiet!
At a time when we may be looking for a sustainable gift, one that accompanies us for part of our lives, choosing furniture as a Christmas gift is undeniably a wonderful idea that is right on trend!
How do you choose the right piece of furniture to give as a Christmas gift?
Two criteria determine the right piece of furniture to give at Christmas. First: the dimensions, which should be measured with a tape measure in the relevant room before making any purchase. Second: functionality, meaning the number of storage compartments, doors, drawers and shelves, as well as the furniture’s ability to move from one room to another.
How do you choose furniture based on the size of your rooms and your actual needs?
Measure the room to the nearest millimetre with a tape measure before buying. The dimensions of a piece of furniture are certainly what characterize it most. All Maison Pavane product pages provide the most precise furniture measurements, and customer service can answer any questions.
This is basic and very simple advice, but how many times have we fallen for something we dreamed of—a beautiful piece of furniture such as a bookcase, or a beautiful, large chest of drawers for storing all our clothes or dishes—telling ourselves that it would be perfect in the apartment or house of our dreams? Be kind to your interior and to yourself, too! Choose a piece of furniture that you genuinely want, that will truly make you happy and that will fit effortlessly into your home. What could be sadder than having to send back a piece of furniture that doesn’t work in your space?
For this, a good tape measure or DIY measuring tool will be your best ally for measuring to the nearest millimetre the room you want to furnish with a new piece of furniture. The dimensions of a piece of furniture are certainly what characterize it most, and we have taken particular care to communicate them as clearly as possible. All our Maison Pavane product pages provide the most precise measurements of our furniture, and our customer service team will be happy to advise you if you are unsure.
How do you check the functionality of the furniture you are going to choose?
Put the piece of furniture through four questions: are there enough storage compartments, doors, drawers and shelves? Is it on casters? Can it be multifunctional? Would it fit just as well in a living room as in a bedroom if you move? Aesthetics matter, but overall practicality is decisive.
Of course, the appearance of the furniture and the fact that you like it will be a determining factor, one you must rely on when selecting the piece of furniture of your dreams. In addition to its aesthetic appeal, also check the furniture’s overall practicality: does this piece of furniture, thanks to its features, meet all your expectations?
- Are there enough storage compartments, doors, drawers and shelves?
- Is the furniture on casters or not: does it need to move from one room to another, or does this meet a comfort requirement, as with an office chair?
- Can the piece of furniture you are going to choose be multifunctional?
- Would it fit just as well in a living room as in a bedroom if it needs to change location because of a move or a change in your life?
Imagine yourself with this piece of furniture in every detail—we love seeing our furniture become a lasting part of your home. Once again, our carefully written product pages, with their attention to detail, and our customer service team can help if you have any doubts.
FAQ: giving furniture as a Christmas gift
What piece of furniture should you give as a Christmas gift?
A sofa, sideboard, armchair, chairs, coffee table, bookcase, chest of drawers, console table or desk. The choice depends on the room to be furnished: living room, bedroom or dining room. A desk is particularly suitable for anyone wishing to create a quiet home office corner.
Is furniture a good Christmas gift?
Yes, because it is a sustainable gift that becomes part of the recipient’s life. Christmas is also the perfect time to start a small group fund and finance a larger piece of furniture than an individual gift.
How can you be sure the furniture you give will fit in the recipient’s home?
Measure the room to the nearest millimetre with a tape measure or DIY measuring tool. Maison Pavane product pages provide the precise measurements of each piece of furniture, and Maison Pavane customer service can advise you if you are unsure about its size.
What functionality criteria should you check before giving furniture?
Check the number of storage compartments, doors, drawers and shelves, whether or not it has casters, and whether the furniture is multifunctional. A piece of furniture that fits equally well in a living room and a bedroom will withstand a move or a change in lifestyle.
