Well, hope you don't think I'm a grinch and like to spoil surprizes, but I would really involve them in choosing the design, colors etc. You may think that it would look wonderful on their wall, but they might have a different idea. Or you might be thinking of their dining room and they would really want one for the bedroom. Or the size may be wrong. Anytime you are thinking of buying or making something that will hang on a wall, it's best to involve the recipient. Just my opinion.