A good gift for someone who loves their home is something they will actually live with. A corner they sit in, a table they eat at and the small things they notice every day are the same care for the house and not the same gift, so the useful present is the one that fits the room they already have. Think an object they will keep out, or an upgrade to the thing they keep meaning to replace.
What someone who loves their home really wants
People who care about their home have a style, and a gift that fights it goes to the back of a cupboard. When you are unsure of their taste, pick something useful or something that fits any room.
The easiest home gifts are the ones that don't need to match anything: a candle, a throw, a photo frame or something useful for the kitchen. Wall art and larger decor are more personal, so choose them only when you know the room and the colours they like. For a new home, practical beats decorative: people moving in usually need the everyday things more than an ornament.
Before you choose, ask yourself
- What style is their home?
- Which room would it go in?
- Useful or decorative?
Home gift ideas
Walls and shelves
works when you know their style, a works in most rooms, and suit someone who wants flowers without the upkeep. If you're unsure of their taste, choose something neutral that suits any room.
Light and scent
A is small, gets used, and makes the evening feel different. Choose a scent that's gentle rather than strong, because a candle that's too much stays unlit.
Around the house
A keeps family photos moving, an suits a stuffy room, and a suits someone who is never home for deliveries. These suit someone who likes a useful gadget more than an ornament.