Home for Christmas: The best interior design gifts
Impress aesthetes with these chic design gifts for home and hearth
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Have a house-proud friend who is forever throwing dinner parties and cocktail gatherings? They’ll love nothing more than a stylish gift for the home this Christmas. But, of course, interior design is a very personal choice and, if they’re going to be expected to display it in their home, only the best quality will do. From fine seasonal tableware to sophisticated scents and fabulous furniture, these are the best home and interior design gifts for Christmas 2024.
Inside Story Winter Spice fragrance set
The perfect gift for the person who has everything, we highly recommend you buy Inside Story’s seasonal Winter Spice home fragrance set in multiple for the inevitable great aunt, sister-in-law or distant cousin that was missed off your Christmas list. Featuring a diffuser and scented candle promising to fill your home with festive notes of cinnamon, vanilla and cloves, think of its as your one-way ticket to some serious Christmas spirit. Even better, buy before 3 December 2024 and get this, and many of the brand’s other brilliant interior design pieces and home fragrances at 25 per cent off in the Inside Story Black Friday sale.
Winter Spice fragrance set, £60, insidestory.com
Richard Brendon Prism barware
Planning a drinks party this Christmas? The third cut crystal collection from British designer Richard Brendon, Prism, follows previous collections in taking inspiration from traditional Georgian cuts but with a contemporary finish. This collection consists of four pieces, including Brendon’s first goblet; one of the most versatile pieces being adaptable for all manner of drinks, from water to wine. The Prism cut is particularly intricate and catches the light beautifully, providing the perfect backdrop for any festive gathering, and sure to be a lovely surprise to find under the tree.
Prism cut crystal collection, from £98, richardbrendon.com
Emilia Wickstead blanket
An increasing number of fashion designers are turning their attention towards our homes and, among the most chic, is Emilia Wickstead. The British designer’s collection of elegant tableware, soft furnishings and linens promise seriously stylish tablescapes year-round but when it comes to winter, we’re looking to snuggle up under one of her cosy blankets. Created in luxurious Italian wool with a reversible design, it just got that much harder to leave the sofa.
Roma wool blanket, £780, emiliawickstead.com
L'Objet backgammon set
No Christmas is complete without some classic board games but isn't it time you upgraded the beaten-up boxes lurking in your attic? Presented in an elegant inlaid wooden box, and complete with wooden pieces and felt dice cups, this backgammon set is one they'll be proud to keep on permanent display.
L'Objet backgammon set, £1,435, mrporter.com
Smeg espresso machine
Smeg needs no introduction – its range of covetable toasters, kettles and kitchen appliances are on practically every aspiring chef's wishlist. This year, you can also add fashionistas to that roster, as the brand has teamed up with Dolce & Gabbana to create gorgeous versions of its gadgets inspired by the fashion house's Blu Mediterraneo fragrance. We've got our eye on this intricately decorated espresso machine.
Smeg x Dolce & Gabban Blu Mediterraneo espresso machine, £1,249, smeguk.com
House of Hackney table lamp
Sometimes the best gifts are the ones they absolutely don't need but will definitely treasure – and House of Hackney's maximalist table lamp falls squarely into this category. Handmade in silk with a brass and resin base, a portion of the proceeds from each sale goes to the World Land Trust to help purchase and protect forests across the globe.
Galanthus lampshade and Floris lampstand, £890, houseofhackney.com
Pullman Editions prints
Hankering after a little sunshine? The capital may not be able to deliver but Pullman Editions' vintage travel posters promise to bring a hit of Vitamin D to any living space. Designed by illustrator and artist Charles Avalon, each poster is created as a limited edition of 280 and printed on 100 per cent cotton fine art paper for ultimate vibrancy. As well as the Maldives and the Taj Mahal, destinations cover the South of France, the Alps, Italy, Australia, Africa and London, among others, making for the perfect gift for those with more than a little wanderlust. Prints can be delivered to your home or, better yet, have Pullman's experts frame it for you so it's ready to hang straight away.
Taj Mahal poster, £420, pullmaneditions.com; Maldives poster, £420, pullmaneditions.com
Ercol chairs
The mid-century modern interior design trend shows no signs of abating and, when it comes to furniture, few brands offer pieces more authentic or covetable than Ercol. Founded in 1920 by Italian designer Lucian Ercolani, many of its designs, such as this Evergreen easy chair, hail from the 1950s while house signatures, including the curved legs and spindle back on the Aldbury occasional chair, are exemplary of the style. The ultimate in big-budget gifts.
Evergreen easy chair, from £2,040, ercol.com; Aldbury chair, from £1,308, ercol.com
Cabana fruit bowl
The best home gifts combine luxury with practicality and few do this better than Cabana’s statement fruit bowl. Handmade in Italy at the brand's ceramics workshop, its vibrant speckled design and classical silhouette combine in a contemporary piece that’s a surefire icebreaker. Your apples and pears never looked so good.
Cabana fruit stand, £200, farfetch.com
Summerill & Bishop table linen
‘Tis the season for throwing spectacular seasonal soirees and, when it comes to show-stopping tablescapes, Summerill & Bishop’s stellar linens are always a good place to start. Spangled with shimmering gold stars, this 100 per cent Italian linen tablecloth and matching napkins offer a whimsical take on the traditional Christmas table.
Falling Stars linen napkin, £30, sumerillandbishop.com; Falling Stars linen tablecloth, from £625, summerillandbishop.com
Ralph Lauren Parker cocktail set
It is a sad truth that even the grandest London apartment rarely has space for a dedicated bar. If you’re buying for an aspiring mixologist, solve this issue with help of Ralph Lauren’s beautiful Parker cocktail box. Packing the essentials in an elegant handcrafted leather carry case, two crystal martini glasses are accompanied by two coasters, a strainer, two cocktails picks, a mixing glass and a stirrer that just begs to be brought out for martini hour.
Parker cocktail box, £3,825, ralphlauren.co.uk
Our Place Perfect Pot
Founded in 2018 to offer high-quality cookware with an aesthetic edge, Our Place is giving Le Creuset a run for its money as the most coveted item in your kitchen. Launched earlier this year, the Perfect Pot combines a stockpot, Dutch oven, saucepot, roasting rack, steamer, strainer, braiser, and spoon rest in one neat design that comes in a range of Instagram-friendly hues.
Our Place Perfect Pot, £140, selfridges.com
Jonathan Adler Venom rug
For stylish home accessories that still make a statement, Jonathan Adler’s range of eclectic throws, rugs and cushions can’t be beaten. We're big fans of the Venom rug, which features an eye-catching dual snake motif against a seasonal emerald green backdrop. Even better, it's fully machine-washable and stain-resistant so you needn't worry about showing it off at your Christmas party.
Jonathan Adler Venom rug, from £119, ruggable.co.uk
Wedgwood
There's nothing quite so decadent as a festive afternoon tea - especially when served on Wedgwood's new Waterlily china collection. Part of the Wonderlust range, the design is inspired by the flora and fauna of countries across the globe, as well as classic waterlily designs found in the brand's archive. The line is expansive but we think the teapot and cake stand make for the perfect set.
Waterlily teapot, £150, wedgwood.com; Wedgwood Waterlily cake stand, £170, selfridges.com
