The essentials
- Furniture is a sustainable Christmas gift that becomes part of the recipient’s life.
- Two criteria guide 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 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 made up your mind: you want to treat yourself to, or be given, a beautiful piece of furniture for Christmas. Christmas can indeed be the perfect time to buy a beautiful piece of furniture or start a small group fund to get the new dream companion 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’ve been dreaming of, so you can work from home in peace and quiet!
At a time when we may be looking for a sustainable gift, a gift 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 to choose the right piece of furniture as a Christmas gift?
Two criteria determine the right piece of furniture to give for Christmas. First: the dimensions, which should be measured with a tape measure in the room concerned 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 according to the size of your rooms and your actual needs?
Measure the room to the millimetre with a tape measure before buying. The dimensions of a piece of furniture are certainly what define it most. All Maison Pavane product pages provide the most precise furniture measurements, and customer service is available to help with any uncertainties.
It’s 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 crockery—telling ourselves that it would be perfect in the flat or house of our dreams? Be kind to your interior, and to yourself too! Choose furniture that you genuinely want, that will truly delight you and that fits easily into your interior. What could be sadder than having to send back a piece of furniture that doesn’t work in your home?
For this, a good tape measure or DIY measuring tape will be your best ally for measuring to the millimetre the room you want to furnish with a new piece of furniture. The dimensions of a piece of furniture are certainly what define it most, and we have taken particular care to communicate them to you as clearly as possible. All our Maison Pavane product pages provide 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 furniture through four checks: is there enough storage, and enough doors, drawers and shelves? Is it on castors? Can it be multifunctional? Would it fit just as well in a living room as in a bedroom if you moved? Aesthetics matter, but overall practicality is what decides.
Of course, the appearance of the furniture and the fact that you like it will be a decisive criterion, and 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: with all its features, does this piece of furniture meet all your expectations?
- Is there enough storage, and enough doors, drawers and shelves?
- Is the furniture on castors 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 furniture you are going to choose be multifunctional?
- Would it fit just as well in a living room as in a bedroom if it had to change location due to a move or a change in your life?
Imagine yourself living with this piece of furniture completely; we want our furniture to settle into your home for the long term. Once again, our carefully written product pages, created with attention to detail, and our customer service team can help if you have any doubts.
FAQ: giving furniture for Christmas
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-working 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 that the gifted furniture will fit in the recipient’s home?
Measure the room to the millimetre with a tape measure or DIY measuring tape. Maison Pavane product pages provide precise measurements for each piece of furniture, and Maison Pavane customer service can advise you if you are unsure about its size.
Which functionality criteria should you check before giving furniture?
Check the number of storage compartments, doors, drawers and shelves, whether or not it has castors, and whether the furniture is multifunctional. Furniture that fits just as well in a living room as in a bedroom will withstand a move or a change in lifestyle.
