Christmas: gifts under €100 for the bedroom

How much to spend on a Christmas gift

For Christmas 2025 the gift budget stayed almost flat: €211 per person against €210 the year before, while the share of Italians giving gifts rose from 79.9% to 81.5% (source: Confcommercio, Ufficio Studi, December 2025). Total spending on Christmas gifts reached €10.1 billion, the highest since 2020.

These are averages, but they help with reasoning: with just over €200 to split between parents, partner, siblings and a couple of friends, a single gift tends to fall between €30 and €100. The €100 mark is where people look for something that makes an impression without weighing on the December budget.

Why bed linen works as a gift

The most common flaw of gifts under €100 is that they are one more object: a candle, a frame, a gadget nobody uses after January. Bed linen avoids this problem because it replaces something you already have and that sooner or later wears out. A sheet gets washed every week, and after a few years it frays; a new set always comes at the right time.

The second advantage is that it gets used every evening, for eight hours. With a fabric in contact with the skin, the label matters: bamboo viscose holds around 13% of its own weight in moisture, against 8.5% for cotton (source: ASTM D1909), and OEKO-TEX Standard 100 class I certification means the fabric has been tested for harmful substances against the strictest limits, those for baby products (source: OEKO-TEX, Standard 100).

If you want a broader take on giving textiles, beyond Christmas, the guide on why bed linen works as a gift.

Under €50: pillowcases and gift cards

Under €50 there are two routes, one safe and one with no size risk.

Pillowcases. They are the easiest gift, because the size of a bed pillow varies less than the size of a mattress. Pillowcases in the catalogue measure 50x75 and cost €39 a pair, in eight colours. Before buying them it is worth checking the pillow of the person receiving them: anyone using a different size will find alternatives in the guide to pillowcase sizes.

The gift card. The Looniva gift card starts at €50, arrives by email as soon as it is bought, and lets the recipient choose colour, size and set. It is the solution for anyone who doesn't know the person's bed, and for those who think of gifts on 23 December.

Between €50 and €100: sheets and sets

In this range you move from the gesture to an actual bed change. The catalogue items under €100 are these:

The Falce Set is the one that gives the most under the threshold: fitted sheet and pair of pillowcases in the same colour, €99 in double size against €108 for the same pieces bought separately, 8% less according to the product page. The duvet cover makes sense for those who already use a duvet; for those who sleep with a quilt or blanket, the choice between the two systems is explained in the guide to duvet cover or quilt.

Christmas gifts for couples

When the gift is for two people, a couple of friends or parents, bed linen has an advantage over personal items: you don't need to guess the tastes of both, just the size of the mattress. The €99 double set is the typical case.

Those who have just moved or are about to live together have a different topic, which concerns the whole home and not just the holidays: ideas for that moment are collected in couple gifts for the home and in the guide to gift for a new home.

Guessing the size without asking

Size is the only real risk of a bed linen gift. The fitted sheet must have the same width as the mattress: a 160 double bed needs a 160x200, a 180 needs a 180x200. The flat sheet and duvet cover are more forgiving, because they hang over the sides.

Three ways to find the size without spoiling the surprise:

• check the mattress label, which almost always gives width and length
• ask the partner or a family member, who knows the bed
• give pillowcases or a gift card, which don't depend on the mattress

The matches between bed and sheets, including less common sizes, are collected in the guide to double sheet sizes. Height matters too: the fitted sheet's corners are 30 cm deep and fit mattresses up to 30 cm tall, including toppers (source: product page).

Shipping, exchanges and returns after the holidays

Shipping costs €5.90, free over €109. A €99 gift therefore comes to €104.90; two gifts together, for example a set and a pair of pillowcases for someone else, go over the threshold and ship free. Close to Christmas it's best to order a few days ahead of the times shown at checkout.

Returns are accepted within 30 days for unused items: whoever receives a sheet in the wrong size should leave it in its packaging and ask for an exchange. For this reason, with a bed linen gift, it is good practice to include a courtesy receipt. Once in use, the fabric needs little attention: wash at 30°C on the delicate cycle, as explained in the guide on how to wash bamboo sheets without ruining them.

Frequently asked questions

What are the best Christmas gifts under €100 for the home?

Things you use every day that replace something worn out: bed linen, towels, a blanket. A double set of sheets or a pair of pillowcases stays under the threshold and doesn't become one more object to find a place for.

What to give a couple for Christmas with under €100?

A double bed set, which serves both of them and only requires knowing the width of the mattress. If the size is unknown, a €100 gift card lets them choose colour and size without the risk of an exchange.

Is bed linen too personal a gift?

Less so than an item of clothing, because it doesn't depend on the person's size but on the bed's. The real risk is the mattress size: it is solved by checking the label, asking a family member, or choosing pillowcases, which fit most bed pillows.

How much does a Looniva gift under €100 cost?

The Looniva catalogue ranges from €39 for the pair of 50x75 pillowcases to €99 for the double Falce Set, including the €49 fitted sheet and the €50 gift card. Shipping costs €5.90, free over €109, and returns within 30 days apply to unused items.