Interiors

The Best Housewarming Gifts For Style Connoisseurs

From sumptuous cashmere blankets that will add warmth to a new home to one-of-a-kind pieces you can cherish forever, discover the best homeware gifts to give your design-forward loved ones

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Clockwise from top left: blanket, JW Anderson; coffee cups and saucers (set of four), La DoubleJ; Single ‘l’Egg’ earthenware egg cup, Anissa Kermiche; crystal quartz point, Jia Jia; ceramic cheese plate, Laetitia Rouget; ‘Classic Little Kiss’ marble ornament, Kelly Wearstler; glass jug, Vanderohe Curio; scented candles (set of three), Soho Home; ‘Tomato Leaves’ scented candle, Loewe Home Scents

A trio of scented candles

More is more when it comes to candles. Soho Home’s set of three is inspired by the laid-back vibes of Soho Roc House on the Greek island of Mykonos, transporting you straight to an idyllic Cyclades scene. Housed in beautifully minimalist ceramic vessels and packaged in a presentation box, the candles have inviting scents such as Bergamot & Mandarin Zest, Leather & Oud and Tonka & Florum.

A marble kiss

Kelly Wearstler’s ‘Classic Little Kiss’ – a sweet, hand-sculpted marble piece crafted in the shape of lips – is an ornament that will be proudly displayed and cherished. The designer is renowned for her expertly carved pieces, which add a cool, unique and luxurious aesthetic to any environment.

A jubilant coffee set

A classic gift of coffee cups gets a maximalist upgrade in La DoubleJ’s rainbow hues. Painted in vivid tones and offset by polished gold-plated trim, the delightful espresso cups and saucers (a collaboration with renowned Italian porcelain producer Ancap) make for the most joyful addition to any relaxing coffee morning – even more so because they are dishwasher safe.

A sumptuous throw

Nothing adds such instantaneous comfort to a new home as a soft and sumptuous blanket, ready to be cozied up in on the sofa or draped over an armchair. JW Anderson’s exclusive, limited-edition collection for FW21 is crafted in Scotland from a lambswool and cashmere blend and has been created with the ceramicist Dame Magdalene Odundo, featuring commissioned artworks such as this ‘Seated Figure’.

A playful plate

Laetitia Rouget’s statement-making, conversation-starting ceramics are gifts that will bring joy to hosts and guests alike. An apt present for anyone in your life who is a lover of the cheese course, the artist’s white-and-red ceramic plate is printed with the declaration, “Her main passion in life is cheese”.

A kitchen instrument

A beautiful and practical gift, Brunello Cucinelli’s sleek pestle and mortar (made from dark walnut wood and white Krion, complete with a suede strap) is sure to thrill any foodie – and should secure your invitation to future dinner parties.

A patchwork blanket

With a vibrant and homemade look and feel, The Elder Statesman’s blankets are intricately crocheted by hand in a patchwork of colorful cashmere squares. Perfect for layering up textures and tones in a room, this beautiful blanket is sure to make any new abode feel like a home.

A custom crystal

A truly special gift for the crystal lover in your life, each of Jia Jia’s stones are completely unique. The clear quartz point creates an astounding refraction of light when placed beside a window, perfect for enhancing a peaceful meditation session.

A striking candle

Loewe Home Scents’ candles are as impressive in stature as they are in scent. Created as a collaboration between creative director Jonathan Anderson and master perfumer Nuria Cruelles, each brightly hued candle is infused with a scent that is inspired by nature – the bold-red ‘Tomato Leaves’, for example, makes a striking centerpiece for any stylish tablescape.

A mischievous masterpiece

Known for her cheeky earthenware, Anissa Kermiche’s ‘L’Egg’ cup comes in the designer’s signature derrière shape. Whether it’s used as a single-stem vase, candle holder or egg cup (or purely displayed for decoration), this is a gift that will bring pleasure to its owner and be the talking point at every dinner party they host.

An artisan jug

Whether used as a vessel for the table or a vase to hold flowers, Vanderohe Curio’s glass jug will illuminate the surface on which it sits. The shape is inspired by the natural movement of flower stems and the dappled design is hand-blown by artisans in the UK, making each one exquisite and unique.