Showing off your home seems to be the biggest style flex on social media right now (have you been on YouTube, Instagram and TikTok lately?). In that spirit, we’ve sussed out 15 great gift ideas that will make for great unboxing moments and even better additions to any abode.
This contemporary handblown vessel by Italian glass specialist Ichendorf Milano is a thoughtful gift for someone who is into home scents as it doubles up as an aroma diffuser and a vase.
In case you’ve missed it, Apple TV 4K has been souped up with a slightly faster A12 Bionic chip. That essentially means you can now enjoy high frame rate HDR with Dolby Vision with improved audio and video decoding on your smart TV. On top of that, there is also a redesigned Siri Remote that comes with an innovative clickpad control and five-way navigation for better accuracy and control when you log on to services like Apple Arcade, Apple Music and Apple TV+. All in, this is a treat for the home entertainment junkie.
The late American photographer Walter Chandoha who passed away at the age of 98 in 2019 was often hailed as the Helmut Newton of feline portraiture. It’s easy to see why he lives up to that reputation if you pore over the pages of this 296-page hardcover which is brimming with stylish imagery of the furry creature. We say this is a great present for animal lovers and avid photography fans alike.
Elevate the self-care ritual of your loved ones with this exfoliating brush that comes with a classy marble base and a disc of natural bristles. The good news: there is a choice of different marble veining and colours like pink and white to pick from.
Made from faience ceramic (read: a type of glazed non-clay ceramic), this whimsical plate features a handpainted fig trompe-l’oeil that will be a sure-fire way to start the conversation going at the dinner table.
A Bang & Olufsen is always a crowd-pleaser when it comes to gifts. This month, the Danish brand has tapped Hong Kong lifestyle label Clot for a limited-edition model of the Beosound A1 – the portable and waterproof speaker that is known for playing non-stop bass-rich sound for up to 18 hours. Taking inspiration from “the life force of blood”, Clot’s creative director Edison Chen dreamed up an eye-catching red design that features his brand’s logo printed on the speaker’s aluminium grill.
This hydrating hand soap from the Spanish house’s new Home Scents Soap Collection will take pride of place on any style savant’s vanity counter. The woody and amber notes will transport you to a rustic Mediterranean herb garden.
Find joy in pencilling in your daily schedule with this cheery planner which comes with 80 pieces of tear-out sheets. Besides recording your to-do list, you can also jot down your intention for the day, meal plans, workout routines, and even your mood for the day using the emoji checklist.
What does a Demna-fied Christmas tree look like? Enter the Balenciaga Objects collection which features a curation of idiosyncratic homeware ideas for the holidays. Among the items in the mix are these glass ornaments which were handpainted in Poland and shaped to resemble house icons such as The Hourglass bag and Triple S trainers.
This homeware project between Off-White and Italian porcelain maker Ginori was one of Virgil Abloh’s last collaborations before his passing earlier this month – giving the collection instant collector’s item status. Abloh’s trademark quotation slogans are immortalised as graffiti scrawls on the cups.
This 1.2 metre by 60 cm rug is a testament to Indonesian skate apparel company Paradise Youth Club’s knack for creating witty graphics. Designed as a teddy bear walking its dog, this part silly, part playful piece will be a great addition to any fun home.
This sleek device from Beyond The Vines’ collaboration with coffee company Morning does more than fixing you a morning cuppa. This smart device can prepare up to 10 default recipes from the likes of espresso to slow-drip coffee as well as your own personalised brew via the Morning Mobile app – so you get your coffee the way you like it, 24/7.
Earn some brownie points by gifting this nifty sandwich maker which comes in a fashionable shade of Wes Anderson-esque pink. If you’re feeling generous, you can also purchase various removable plate accessories to create treats such as waffles and petit gateau.
Searching for the perfect gift for the Louis Vuitton bag fiend? This Surrealist-inflected replica of the Noe BB might be just what you’re looking for. The curves of the porcelain mimic the folds of the bucket bag IRL, while the polished surface comes embossed with the house’s Monogram pattern.
This 1.52 metre by 1.42 metre throw blanket will be a real treat for any design connoisseur. It features prints by the artist Miki Dessine, whose vibrant watercolour paintings are informed by her love for furniture design and chic interiors. Get a kick identifying the iconic chairs that appear as artwork on the blanket – such as Marcel Breuer’s Club and the LC2 Armchair by Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret and Charlotte Perriand.