Mav it up in style this summer

MANILA, Philippines - Want to bring back “cool” to this seemingly endless summer? While summer is the season of beaches, tropical breezes and infinite possibilities, its heady sizzle can get too much to handle for urban dwellers. People all love to seek cover from the sun’s hot, hot rays. These days, letting loose your inner home buddy sounds like the more desirable option. Worried about getting cabin fever, or that it will end up drab and dreary at home?

Lighten up, as furniture store Mav — located at 926 Arnaiz Avenue (Old Pasay Road) in Makati City with phone numbers 844-9549 and 514-2667 — has the perfect pieces to make your home fun, cool and cozy this summer. Not only are these stylish items available at great prices, they are also on sale.

Had an exhausting day and don’t have the luxury of lying on a hammock by the beach? There’s just as much pleasure and relaxation to be had by staying home and just sinking back into a comfy couch.

The wonderfully plush and comfortable Genoa Sofa is pure bliss. Charming, inviting, and versatile, this sofa from Mav fits in just about anywhere and easily complements classic décor.

Best of all, it’s big enough to double as the perfect extra bed. Great for entertaining visitors, watching a movie with family, or curling up with your latest novel, the Genoa Sofa invites you to get cozy and stay awhile.

Pair this sofa with the Penn coffee and end tables for maximum “plush” impact. Inspired by a fish pen, the Penn collection is made of wrought-iron tubes and finished in antique gray and infuses a dash of intrigue — and impressive craftsmanship — to any room these tables are in.

For those whose tastes straddle both classic and contemporary, the Elizabeth winged sofa might just be your cup of tea. This winged black leatherette number goes best with the Lorenzo side chair and the wrought iron Lucerne coffee and end tables. If the look you are going for is bold, solid and unfussy, this is the ideal ensemble for you.

Gather your friends for a cocktail-hour soiree, and open that bottle of champagne or chardonnay from Mav’s Bordeaux wine tower. There’s nothing that a glass of crisp, smooth white wine cannot fix after a long day, particularly a blistering hot one. Not quite the wine connoisseur yet? Mav will set you on your way to entertaining guests like The Great Gatsby with fun wine tastings.

The Bordeaux wine tower lets you keep your wine collection, accessories, and glasses all in one convenient location. This elegant furniture piece can be used in any room in your house, including the living room, dining room and kitchen. It can hold up to 24 standard-size wine bottles, giving you a sizable collection to serve your guests.

Mav’s Bordeaux wine tower has a built-in stemware storage, allowing you to keep your wine glasses nearby so you can conveniently pour your guests a glass of wine when they come in. The storage drawer holds your accessories, such as corkscrews, aerators, wine stoppers, and much more to make the process of pouring and wine storage much easier. Schmoozing and carousing with your buddies at the height of summer has never been this enticing or easy.

Don’t you just want to switch between the warm and toasty glow of sunlight and the comforting cool of the shade with a click of the finger? You can do that — literally — with Duette honeycomb shades from Mav. One minute, you are basking in the sensations of summer; the next, you are keeping cool and refreshed indoors. Cover your windows with Duette honeycomb shades and — voila! — get to relish the best of both worlds.

Indulge your personal style as you customize Duette honeycomb shades for your living and working spaces. Choose from a large selection of pleat sizes, fabric choices and lifting systems designed to meet your needs. It comes in specialty shapes to fit any window, covering almost any window, from circles to large sliding glass doors.

Also, it will be hard to find shades that are more convenient to use, as Duette has several innovative and unique lifting systems available, including the patented UltraGlide with its easy to use click and walk away operating system.

More importantly, Duette is environment-friendly, boasting the highest energy-efficiency rating for honeycomb shades in the window covering industry. Manufactured by Hunter Douglas, one of the most prestigious brands in window coverings and treatments, the Duette honeycomb shades are practical and affordable.