Buying a gift for someone’s residence can seem overwhelming, particularly when selecting items that are meant to be displayed. Here’s a little guidance: if you think you’re familiar with your gift recipient’s aesthetic, consider bold options like an art piece or decorative cushion. If you’re feeling unsure, choose practical items that can be stored away, such as salad utensils or a flower vase. For a guaranteed win, go for items we can all use more of, like kitchen towels or decorative candles.
I prefer to steer clear of gifts that are excessively festive, instead opting for selections that remain stylish throughout the seasons, embracing bright, cheerful hues that can uplift a space during the winter months and still look great during summer. Here’s my roundup of the finest home decor gifts for this holiday season.
Top home gifts for decor enthusiasts
Prepare to tumble
Tumbler glass
The playful Maegen Atina series showcases striking stripes and vibrant colors: effortlessly sophisticated and a fantastic accent for a stylish bedside table.
Fruity vibes
Hand towel
I admire Donna Wilson’s whimsically simple style. This towel is part of a playful, fruit-themed range that includes a variety of sizes, all crafted in cotton by a family-owned business renowned for its quality weaving.
Time for serving
Salad serving set
In case all else fails, a delightful set of salad servers like this vibrant pair, crafted in glass, is a dependable choice.
Delightful dairy
Butter dish
This exquisite butter dish, crafted by artist Sophie Alda, serves as a striking piece of modern sculpture for the dining table. Ideal for minimalists.
Vibrant container
Reversible glass vase
The National Portrait Gallery shop is a fantastic source for unique gifts. This stylish vase features an ingenious reversible design, reminiscent of laboratory glassware.
Sensible wedge
Concrete doorstop
Created by artisans in East London, these beautifully designed concrete Reggie’s Wedgie doorstops – available in various finishes – not only prevent doors from slamming and unwanted lockouts but also look delightful even when not in use.
Dining with substance
Ceramic napkin rings
I previously overlooked napkin rings as too extravagant, but as we dine out less, I’m finding an enjoyable sense of occasion returning to home meals. These playful sculptural items would also look delightful scattered across a bookshelf or grouped on a mantelpiece.
Tea light holder
Cottage tea light holder
This charming tealight holder promotes cozy indoor evenings, something I wholeheartedly support.
Relax with ease
Spoon rest
For those who cook messily, are tidy optimists, or anyone who abhors clearing up after meals (like me), this cheery terracotta spoon rest, handcrafted and hand-painted in Portugal, serves its purpose perfectly.
Pressed into service
Stainless-steel lemon squeezer
When you’re short on gift confidence, look for something original, like this lemon squeezer, which enables its owner to complete a kitchen chore with flair.
Underhanded luck
Table lamp with glass shade
Every home enthusiast understands that one switches on the overhead light only in emergencies. This beautiful lamp, a collaboration between Habitat and Morris & Co., evokes a vintage charm with its art nouveau shading and marble base.
Stunning wall art
Pink print
If you know someone who prefers hibernating over festive gatherings, this whimsical print will help them feel understood.
Serving suggestion
M&S Glaze round platter
I adore a singular plate that stands out, whether displayed on the wall or as a centerpiece on the dining table. This intricately crafted stoneware platter has a handcrafted, vintage charm and serves as a beautiful way for an avid baker to display their creations.
