If there is one category of gift that guarantees success for any recipient, it’s surely homeware. Not only do few people regularly splash out on decorative pieces for themselves with the pure purpose of bringing joy, but you’d also be hard pressed to find anybody that won’t be thankful for the opportunity to visually improve their space. That’s where the best homes and interiors gifts for Christmas come in.
There’s never any going wrong with a luxury candle, but there are also countless pieces that will suit a myriad of tastes and interior styles that don’t cost the earth. However, narrowing them down can take precious time. That’s why we have spent hours combing through the very best retailers to identify exactly what is truly deserving of a place under the tree this year.
From budget tablescaping pieces that will definitely be mistaken for high end buys to useful (yet unbeatably chic) storage solutions, consider this your foolproof guide to shopping for anyone on your list—even the fussiest and most aesthetics-conscious of friends and relatives.
And that's not all—you can also shop our Editors' curations of the best Christmas gifts for her, the best Christmas gifts for him, and the best Gen Z gifts whilst you're at it.
Best homes & interiors gifts to shop this festive season
H&M just gets it right when it comes to homeware, and this budget-friendly candle holder will make a very welcome addition to any tablescape.
Piglet In Bed's linens are some of the very best on the market, so it's only natural that the brand's body care has followed suit. This sophisticated hand and body wash looks far more expensive than the price tag, and it offers a gorgeous botanical scent.
A mug is always a foolproof gift option, and this is the ideal fit for anyone who likes to kickstart January alcohol-free.
"Tuck this elegant scented disc into a drawer, slip it between freshly pressed linens or hang it in your coat cupboard to let its fragrance gently infuse the space, evoking the crisp freshness of a winter forest. Subtle yet lingering, it’s the kind of scent that instantly transforms your home." - Lottie Winter, Beauty Director
Bamford's Christmas collection is truly beautiful, and this fresh, woody fragrance offers universal appeal that will have it pride of place in your recipient's home. I mean, who can resist that beautiful winter sky design?
As a proud owner of this exact radio, I can declare it one of my favourite gifts I've been given. Not only does it add some colour to any space, but it functions brilliantly as a speaker for every room in the house—ideal for anyone who loves to host, or who always has music on.
Who says Tupperware can't be glamorous? Everyone loves a useful gift, and these Frank Green bowls will suit any house proud foodie who wants to give their packed lunches a more stylish touch.
I can't get enough of this leopard print cushion cover. An affordable pick for any animal print obsessive.
At just £12.99, this is one of the most budget-friendly yet elevated homeware buys I've come across this season. No one can ever have too many vases on hand.
For the host, few things beat a serving platter. This minimalist option from The White Company will suit every interior style, and is guaranteed to be used again and again—perhaps even on Christmas Day.
If your loved one already has plenty of candles, a decorative matchbox will always be appreciated. This festive option from Diptyque is the perfect finishing touch for a coffee table, and can be paired with one of the brand's signature scents.
It doesn't get much more polished than Addison Ross homeware, and this pepper mill is a unique and timelessly handy present that will sit proudly on any kitchen table.
Affordable-luxury furniture brand Castlery has only just launched in the UK, so it's still a real hidden gem—and that's precisely why its pieces will make such good presents. This modern double-bulb lamp is giving Soho Home but for a fraction of the price.
I'm yet to meet anyone who wouldn't gladly accept a throw as a Christmas gift, and this supersized striped design will look just as elevated in the living room as it will in a guest bedroom.
One for the entertainment lovers. Epson's state-of-the-art portable projector allows you to screen TV shows and films on any surface, whether at home or on the go, and comes with integrated Bose sound for a truly immersive experience. Just imagine the delicious prospect of spending the Twixmas period watching a Harry Potter marathon from the comfort of bed, while it plays on your ceiling... Genius.
My Rise&Fall pillows are my pride and joy—I didn't know a good night's sleep until I tried them. Most of us could do with new pillows but resent having to spend our own money on them, so a set like this makes for the perfect homeware gift.
Nothing scents a space quite like a reed diffuser, and this is one they'll want to display even after the fragrance runs out.
This chic collaboration between St-Germain and Glassette is the most beautiful gift for those who love to host (or just have their own cocktail nights). It includes a 50cl bottle of St-Germain Elderflower Liqueur, a half bottle of Nicolas Feuillatte ‘Grande Réserve’ Brut Champagne, a St-Germain cocktail stirrer, Arkitaip embroidered linen napkins, Joanna Ling ceramic candleholders, Pygmalion London dinner candles, and a Glassette hosting tips card.
