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If you’re unsure what to get your best friend, closest sibling, or favorite couple, choosing a home decor gift is a surefire way to know your present will get plenty of use. Whether they’re someone who keeps up with all the best interior design trends, or they’re still using paper plates, a gift to spruce up their living space shows that you truly know them. Plus, they’ll think of you every time they use it.
For the close pal who loves to catch up over an after-work drink, help them elevate their home bar with a chic martini glass or vintage decanter. Did your favorite cousin just move into a new apartment? Give them a piece of art that reminds them of summer travels you took together. From luxury candle holders to surprisingly affordable coffee table books, home decor items are the perfect present to spritz up a new home, add to a wedding registry, or rejuvenate a favorite space. From Gwyneth Paltrow-approved lighting to flowers that never wilt, here are the 25 best home decor gifts to give your loved ones this year.
Set of Two High Plates
Fashion girlies know that Ann Demeulemeester is one of the most important “if you know, you know” brands on the market. To convey that your loved one runs a haute couture home, invest in her must-have home collaboration with Serax.
Checkers in Rose Quartz
A chess set on the coffee table? Classic. A rose quartz checkers set created by the one and only Edie Parker? Practically too cool to exist. Their home decor should be a reflection of their personality, and this gift tells the world they’re confident and chic.
Brass Coaster Set
Don’t let houseguests leave water marks behind on their beautiful wooden furniture. This set of brass coasters not only protects their peace of mind, but also looks avant garde on any surface.
LED Sign Handwritten by Gwyneth Paltrow
We were all inspired by Gwyneth Paltrow fashion moments this year, and now it’s time to be inspired by her words as well. The biggest Paltrow fans can own her handwriting in neon-sign form, alongside a beautiful message.
Set of 6 Stem Wineglasses
Do they prefer red or white? When wine is poured into these blue glasses, it could be anyone’s guess. These stem wineglasses are not only pretty to look at, but are also affordable for a set of six.
Wood Chain Link Decor Sculpture
What is the purpose of this wooden chain, you ask? The point is that it looks dramatic and edgy perched on top of their fashion coffee table books.
Forty Years of American Style
Speaking of fashion coffee table books, this tome from J.Crew and Assouline is a charming retrospective covering the apparel brand’s best campaigns and most recognizable designs.
Bronze Incense Holder
No more balancing incense on top of a stack of plates and hoping for the best. This bronze incense holder is a sturdy piece that doubles as artwork whenever it’s not lit.
Martini Cocktail Glass
Feel free to fill this glass with a dirty vodka martini (if they’re anything like me), or invite them to just look at it while sipping something sweeter.
Gleaming Primrose Mirror
The molding on this floor mirror is enough to set the Internet aflame. With a variety of sizes to choose from, their outfit will look its best when it’s reflected back in this looking glass.
Black Bronze Candle Holder for Classic Candles
At first glance, this might look like a melted candle. But it’s actually a luxury bronze candle holder. Just place their favorite classic Diptyque scent inside, and enjoy how gothic and cool this makes their home look.
Slim Aarons “Sunbathing in Capri” Photograph
While they may not be sunbathing in Capri anytime soon, they can manifest a future trip with this beautiful photograph. Taken by Slim Aarons, owning this piece of art will remind them to look forward to sunnier days.
Taper Candle Holder
No dinner party is complete without long-tapered candles adorning the table. With these elegant pink holders, they can upgrade an ordinary meal into something truly special.
The Catch 2 Wireless Charger
That rat’s nest of cables hiding besides their bed is doing nothing for the decor. Swap it out for this minimalist, modern-looking leather wireless charger. They can simply place their iPhone on top of the device for it to charge.
Ela Marble Vase
Not only will this marble vase stand the test of time, but the included anthuriums won’t die, either. Created by Venus et Fleur, known for their eternity roses, this floral arrangement lasts for a year without water.
Vintage French Cut Glass Whiskey Decanter
Their bottle of half-finished whiskey could use an upgrade. Whether they’re a bourbon drinker or simply love the look of these vintage decanters, glass bottles look beautiful on a bar cart or simply perched on a nearby table.
Stellar Cat Bed
Finding luxury cat furniture that meshes with a home’s aesthetic is surprisingly difficult. Swap out their musty cat bed for this version, which both your loved one and their kitty will love.
Love In Bloom heart vase
If the way to their heart is through flowers, they need this hyper-realistic vase in their life. Add stems through the “vessels” for a bold decor item. (Bonus points if they’re a cardiologist.)
River Stone Tray
Rather than spill their purse’s contents onto an entryway table, give them a decorative tray for their everyday lipstick and keys instead.
Black Side Table Ashtray
If there’s a smoker in your home, you know there’s nothing worse than watching used butts pile up in your favorite mug. Give them a designated zone with this ashtray coffee table created by Seth Rogen.
Gianna Grecian Bust Pot
Alone, this bust is an ancient-inspired addition to their space. When they add plants to the open top, it suddenly becomes otherworldly and fairytale-esque.
Poldina Pro Micro Rechargeable LED Portable Table Lamp
Allow them to say goodbye to a dim, gloomy room as they pass the hours reading. A simple tap on the base turns this wireless lamp on. With enough colors to go with any decor scheme, this item will get a lot of use.
Avalon Throw Blanket
Is there any object that says “I’m a woman of independent means” quite like an Hermès throw blanket? Gift this luxury item to someone who wants to cozy up with the knowledge that they are truly an inspiration.
Fortessa Jupiter Small Glass Cake Cloche
Whether they prefer desserts homemade or store bought, showing them off in this cake stand will make any guest believe they labored over chocolate chip cookies for hours.
Alarm Clock
Waking up at the crack of dawn is not chic, but this alarm clock is. Beat the spiral of scrolling endlessly on a phone by using this designated device to wake up.
Home Accessories 5-Piece Bundle
If this bathroom kit is good enough for Kim Kardashian, it’s good enough for anyone on your list. Get this five-piece collection to store everything from Q-tips to makeup remover wipes.
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