Our design team loves swatching paint colors and selecting furniture year round, but their favorite pastime is selecting home gifts around the holidays. From the perfect candle that makes an entire home smell like pine trees to a crowd-pleasing vase that will give any coffee table a glow-up, they know a thing or two about making the design lover in their life very happy.
When you consider the fact that our team sources decor for thousands of design projects each year, this comes as no surprise. Collectively, our designers boast an almost encyclopedic knowledge of new product drops, budget finds, and timeless crowd pleasers across every design category and style.
And now, in the spirit of giving, we’re sharing the wealth with you. Ahead, we’ve created the ultimate shopping list for design lovers in 2024, from custom table cloths bursting with personality to chic barware you’ll have for years to come. The best part? All gifts are under $200 (and as low as $25!).
Keep scrolling to shop this year’s highly-curated list of just 15 perfect gifts for the home, thoughtfully chosen by Havenly designers.
1. Best home gifts: A do-it-all bowl
Whether you’re looking for a dining table centerpiece or a catch-all bowl near the entryway, this do-it-all find from The Citizenry checks every box. With its elongated base and sand-like ceramic texture, this hand-crafted bowl is, in a word, beautiful. Timeless and functional? Check and check.
2. Best home gifts: A kitchen classic
Any design lover will be well-acquainted with Le Creuset. This 3.5-quart cast iron sauteuse oven is the ultimate kitchen gift, and it’s currently on sale for $200. In addition to the countless delicious meals your loved one can prep in this pot, this piece is pretty enough to leave out on the stovetop when not in use (just look at that deep green finish and brass handle).
3. Best home gifts: A fancy treat
From the sinuous shape of this brass candle snuffer to the veined black marble vessel, these design-forward treats make our hearts sing. Pair them together for a luxe, thoughtful gift that any homebody will appreciate.
4. Best home gifts: A cozy must-have
We’ve never met a throw blanket that we didn’t like, and we’re confident your friends will absolutely love this gem from The Citizenry. Handwoven in Peru from 100% baby alpaca, this super-soft blanket is as cozy as it gets. Featuring a neutral color palette and timeless grid design, it will complement any design style.
5. Best home gifts: A personalized print
Looking to gift something a little more unique? Look no further than the custom table cloths from The Inside. Available in four sizes and 90-plus unique prints, these table cloths are the perfect personality piece for your maximalist friend. We love the Canvas Tigresse fabric, but you can also go floral, geometric, classic, and more.
6. Best home gifts: A versatile vase
Vases are a staple in any home, from dining table centerpieces and kitchen island catch-alls to coffee table decor and more. In other words, your loved one will 100% have a place for their beautiful new vase from Athena Calderone’s collection with Crate and Barrel. It’s a classic, but just unique enough.
7. Best home gifts: An aesthetic book
What makes a cool coffee table book an even better gift? A one-of-a-kind brass and travertine book stand from CB2. We love how this gift idea pairs something personal with something beautiful (and functional) — you can speak to your loved ones’ interests and gift a fun home decor piece.
8. Best home gifts: A timeless set of tapers
Glass candle holders and perfect muted tapers in your friends’ favorite color make for the perfect home pick-me-up. This fun duo from The Citizenry will add style and ambiance to any fireplace, coffee table, or dining table — you seriously can’t go wrong.
9. Best home gifts: A must-have snack
A unique cheese board will always get a yes from us. This petrified wood beauty from CB2 is perfect for hosting friends over the holidays, and can even be used as a pretty decorative tray charcuterie. Pair it with a set of gold cheese knives for a complete gift (bonus points if you throw in your favorite cheese!).
10. Best home gifts: A unique trinket
Take it from us: Design lovers always appreciate a good trinket, especially when it’s high-quality and handcrafted. This beautiful sandstone incense holder is handmade in India and comes with Palo Santo sticks for a relaxing, all-in-one gift. Done and done.
11. Best home gifts: A bar cart glow-up
What do you gift the host with the most? A unique, stainless steel barware set complete with a retro snack bowl trio for all of their parties. Inspired by vintage barware, this bundle is just as design-forward as it is functional — the walnut wood accents set against the sleek steel is just perfection.
12. Best home gifts: A chic sip
A nice bottle of wine or champagne is a tried-and-true gift for the host or a loved one, but you can easily upgrade it with this alabaster wine cooler designed by Athena Calderone for Crate and Barrel. This unique piece is pretty enough to display on coveted counter space (even when not in use!).
13. Best home gifts: A personality present
Searching for a gift for the apartment dweller or first-time home owner? Jumpstart their collection of holiday decor with a unique, custom stocking from The Inside. While we love the fun animal print, you can go woodsy with a botanical print or classic with a clean stripe — design it with your loved one in mind!
14. Best home gifts: A top-notch cocktail
Give the gift of a strong, festive cocktail this holiday season. Start with CB2’s best-selling smoked coupe glasses, add in the brand’s gold and marble cocktail set for a touch of practicality, and finish with your friends’ favorite bottle of liquor.
15. Best home gifts: A cozy cup of jo
Who doesn’t love a piping hot cup of coffee that they don’t have to reheat in the microwave three times? Marry design with technology with the Ember mug this holiday season. They’ll think of you every morning when they take their first sip of freshly-brewed coffee — it’s thoughtful and practical.
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