When you’re buying a gift for someone whose home is already furnished, small can be a good choice. They may not have room for another framed picture, but a set of coasters can live beside the coffee cups they use every day.
Personalized map coasters give you something specific to work with: their first address, a hometown, or the neighborhood they still talk about. The part that takes a little thought is deciding how much of that place to show—and what, if anything, to write beside it.
For MurWoodHome’s wooden coasters with custom home coordinates, you can choose a set of four or six, a layout and a finish. A matching holder is included. Start with the location, then work through the details below.
Start with a place they’ll recognize
Think about a place the recipient could tell you a story about without looking it up. For a friend who has just moved, that might be the streets around the new house. For your parents, it might be the neighborhood where you grew up. For your partner, it could be the city you keep going back to.
The map area matters as much as the address. A close view makes a few familiar streets the focus. A wider view can show how a neighborhood sits beside a river or within the city. On a small coaster, trying to include everything can make the important part harder to pick out.
Give us the full address, city or GPS coordinates, and mention anything you especially want visible. For example: “Please include our street and the bend in the river.” Review the map area in your digital proof before approving it.
Choose four or six for the way they use their home
A set of four is a sensible starting point for a couple, a small household or a coffee table. It leaves a few spares when two people are using theirs.
A set of six gives you more room for guests or for keeping coasters in more than one spot. Think about the people who usually sit down together, rather than choosing only by the size of the house.
Both options come with a matching holder. The coasters in this design are 10 cm across—about 3.9 inches—and 6 mm thick, roughly a quarter of an inch. If someone uses an unusually wide mug, checking the base against that diameter is a useful little detail.
Decide what belongs on each side
A short inscription usually leaves the map easier to enjoy. First names, a family name or a familiar phrase can be enough. You don’t need to fit the whole story onto the coaster.
The Custom Home Coordinates listing offers these four layouts:
| Style | Front and back |
|---|---|
| 1 | Map + “Sweet Home” on the front; names on the back. |
| 2 | Map on the front; names + “Welcome Home” on the back. |
| 3 | Map + “Our First Home” on the front; a blank back. |
| 4 | Map + family name + coordinates on the front; a phrase on the back. |
If the couple uses different last names, both first names keep things simple. If you’re not sure about a date, leave it out rather than guess. And if you want a different arrangement, ask us before ordering so we can confirm it.
Pick a finish that fits their table
Look at the things they already use: the dining table, a wooden tray, the kitchen shelves. You don’t need an exact match. A finish that sits comfortably beside those pieces is usually easier to choose than a color picked in isolation.
Natural, Early American and Dark Walnut are among the available finishes, along with colors such as Sage and Earl Gray. These are finish choices; the coasters themselves are made from birch plywood.
Use the product’s color guide when selecting your finish. Wood grain and lighting affect how a stain looks, so a finished set can vary slightly from the photograph.
Keep the gift personal enough to use all year
For a Christmas gift, you can put the holiday greeting in the card and keep the coasters focused on the place. The same set then feels at home on the table in January.
A new address works for a housewarming; a shared hometown can suit parents or siblings. If you’re weighing coasters against a larger keepsake, our guide to personalized Christmas gifts for couples compares a few other ways to use a meaningful location.
Check these details before you order
- The place: include the city, state and country with the address. Check any coordinates before sending them.
- The set: choose four or six and check that your preferred style and color are selected.
- The wording: specify what goes on Side A and Side B. Double-check names, dates and spelling.
- The preview: review the map area as well as the text. This is the time to request changes.
- The occasion: leave time for approval, production and delivery. If the date is close, contact us before placing the order.
We send a digital proof before production. Take a moment to open it at a comfortable size; a quick glance at a phone notification can miss a spelling error or a street you meant to include.
Questions about personalized map coasters
Do I need coordinates to order?
No. You can provide a full address or a city. Coordinates are useful when you want to identify a particular point that doesn’t have a straightforward street address.
Does the set include a holder?
Yes. The Custom Home Coordinates coaster set includes a matching holder with either the four-piece or six-piece option.
Can one side be left blank?
Yes. Style 3 on this listing has an “Our First Home” map on the front and a blank back. For another layout with no text, contact us to confirm the arrangement before ordering.
Are these solid-wood coasters?
They are made from birch plywood, with an engraved map and a hand-finished surface. Each coaster is 10 cm in diameter and 6 mm thick.
Will I see the design before it is made?
Yes. You’ll receive a digital proof to check the location and personalization and request edits before production.
Start with the place you want them to recognize. Then browse our custom wooden coasters and choose the set, layout and finish that fit their home.
