Someone who is obsessed with home decor may not announce that they’re obsessed with home decor, but there will be signs … furniture that is frequently rearranged, throw blankets and cushions updated according to the season, and a collection of carefully curated objects on almost every surface. Yes, if any of these sound familiar, you’ve got a home decor lover on your hand.
Our list of 19 home decor gifts makes choosing a present for the interior design lover in your life easy.
The best home decor gifts to shop for home lovers in Australia 2024
Baker’s Bundle in Spice
$205 (usually $350), Our Place
This genius set from Our Place will be loved by any home cook. There are three stoneware baking dishes (no rusting issues!), a robust non-stick griddle pan for either the stovetop or the oven, and a non-stick silicone mat that can be used again and again. When cooking is done, it can all go in the dishwasher for easy cleaning. Verified buyer Franca K gave it a 5-star review: “We love our Bakeware set! We use it everyday. Love how nothing sticks to it. Washes beautifully Thank U!” Available in six colours.
Art Series kettle with a design by Yalti Napangati
$349, Breville
This uplifting design by artist Yalti Napangati is in the celebrated Western Desert style of art. It depicts women at Kiwirrkurra sitting together at rock holes – the traditional women’s site in the artist’s country – preparing sweet tea made from Piruwa flowers. Yalti is a member of a small group now named ‘The Last Nomads’ – the last family group of the Pintupi to move in from the desert and have first contact with Western ways in 1984. She paints with the Papunya Tula school.
Features:
- Brushed stainless steel body
- Cordless kettle
- 1.7-litre (7-cup) capacity
- Two-year replacement warranty
Canelé holder in brass, $95 each
Corey Ashford
A canelé is a small pastry with a tender custard centre found throughout the patisseries of France. This chic, canelé-inspired holder brings a similarly sweet touch to the table. Cast in solid brass and hand-polished to a mirror finish, this holder can fit any candle with a 2cm base, and has a 2.5mm hole for an incense stick.
Sizes: 5cm W x 4.5cm H
Colours: Also available in silver and marble (candles sold separately)
Chilli plant with bowl of chillies original artwork
$390, Blue Thumb
Original art brings a sense of soul and creativity to a home. This original oil by Perth-based artist Elle France is in the Impressionist style, catching sunshine and colour in its brushstrokes. It’s an engaging size, just 30cm x 30cm (unframed $190; framed $390). Browse the other original works available, too.
Lowa small square storage basket in Biscuit
$149, Country Road
Unashamedly luxurious, this woven leather storage basket will last for years to come. It’s made with beautifully buffed, high-quality leather and measures 27cm x 31cm x 11cm. Truly the most stylish way to store bibs and bobs that we have seen! (Also available in charcoal.)
Fleur Silk pillowcases in Dahlia
$160 (usually $200) for two, Sheet Society
Super-luxe, the Fleur Silk pillowcase is made from 100% mulberry silk (regarded as the highest quality available), sandwashed to a soft matt finish. This silk pillowcase is reputedly kind to sensitive skin, doesn’t get too hot, and its makers claim it helps prevent bed hair. It’s also hypoallergenic and odour-resistant. Best of all, it can be machine-washed! The airy, summer-inspired Dahlia print will mix with a wide range of sheet sets, and there are plenty more colours to choose from. And like all Sheet Society pillowcases, it has deep flaps to keep pillows firmly tucked inside.
Medium Studio vase in Water
$420, Dinosaur Designs
Part art and part homeware, this 29.5cm tall medium resin vase is inspired by the tracing of light across an artist’s studio. The range of Studio vases all feature an elongated neck and flanged base. Each is handmade and glows in the rich hues that made Dinosaur Designs famous.
Esmae tray in Travertine
$49.95, The Iconic
Crafted from travertine stone, this Seed Heritage tray has a curved indent detail and handy grips on the base. Its natural texture and colour adds sophistication to a decor. Tray measures 12.5cm x 20cm.
Pearl stand in Amber and Lilac
$189, Fazeek
You can feel the love and laughter in this handmade glass by Fazeek. The Pearl stand is an entertainer’s showpiece that can be used for sharing sweets or savouries, or as a fruit bowl. Made from high-quality borosilicate glass, each pearl is individually made and fired onto the dish. The piece is 20cm wide and 14.5cm high. (Also available in teal and jade.)
Georg Jensen Cobra pitcher
$315, David Jones
A gift that will be cherished! Designed by Georg Jensen artisans in 2014, the Cobra pitcher’s calm, fluid lines are timeless. It combines high-end beauty and functionality in mirror-polished stainless steel and can be used every day. Measures 33cm high, holds 1.2 litres.
Glasshouse Fragrances Gingerbread House candle
$59.95, David Jones
Fill a home with the scent of sugar, spice and all things nice with this 380g Gingerbread House soy candle. Caramel, ginger, nutmeg and vanilla infuses the air in a celebration of festive nostalgia. Middle notes of cedarwood, cloves and black pepper round out a literally delicious fragrance. Also available in Under The Mistletoe (cinnamon, apple and red berries); Night Before Christmas (blackcurrant, plum, lemon and lavender); and woody White Christmas (cedar leaf, clove, eucalyptus and fir balsam).
KitchenAid semi automatic espresso machine with burr grinder
$998.95, Kitchen Warehouse
This is a home coffee machine that gets barista-grade results (with a little practice!). It has the controls that coffee connoisseurs crave to take their homemade espressos and lattes to the next level. The in-built burr coffee grinder is one of the quietest you’ll find. It’s compact enough to fit in most kitchens and even has wheels, making it easy-peasy to fill the water tank or clean under the machine. And being from KitchenAid, it’s built to last. Measures 33.3cm x 28cm x 39.2cm. Water tank holds 2.5 litres.
9kg knitted weighted blanket in Dark Grey
$199.99 (usually $249.99), Temple & Webster
Oakleigh Home’s weighted blanket moulds itself to all body shapes and sizes for the ultimate big hug. The chunky polyester knit is durable, evenly weighted and machine washable. For anyone who needs a little nudge to sleep, this could be a simple solution. Measures 202cm x 151cm. Available in Dark Grey or Pink.
Mueller pink storage ottoman
$119, Amart
An ottoman is a stool, a spot for a tray and in this case extra storage! This handy Blush-coloured piece can slot into a living area, a bedroom or a study to become an endlessly useful addition to the space. It measures 450mm wide by 400mm high.
Pyrex sculpted tinted 6-piece full set
$78.47, Amazon
This set of Pyrex glass mixing bowls with lids is brilliant for food preparation, storing and serving. The pretty pastels are right on trend and the plastic lids are a tight fit to keep food safe and fresh in the fridge. When snacks or dinner are done, the bowls neatly nest for space-saving storage. Bowls are in 1.3 quart, 2.3 quart and 4.5 quart sizes.
SodaStream Art gold sparkling water maker in White
$160.65 (usually $189), Myer
SodaStream is the gold standard for adding fizz to drinks at home. The SodaStream ART Sparkling Water Maker builds on that tingle with a slim retro design, stainless-steel trim in gold or silver, and a lever to elevate the everyday water experience. Its new Quick Connect technology allows easy CO2 cylinder insertion. It’s sure to become a summer favourite! Measures 18.4cm wide x 29.7cm deep x 44.4cm high.
2 Volute wine glasses
$99, Maison Balzac
Wine lovers will smile at this pair of hand-blown Volute glasses. Playful, as you’d expect from Maison Balzac, the goblets show off with bubbles on their stems. They suit wines red, white or rosé – and bubbles in the actual beverage are optional!
Alba fluted ceramic table lamp
$199, Castlery
With a nod to the elegance of Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers, this Alba ceramic table lamp with linen shade brings a gentle light to the home. It suits living spaces and bedrooms, or any corner that needs to glow. Measures 46cm wide x 46cm deep x 51cm high.
Cocktail coasters in Silver
$165, Corey Ashford
As silvery and sleek as a drop of water, this pair of coasters bring a shimmer to cocktail hour. Each coaster is made from poured molten brass and then plated in chrome for a shiny finish. Coasters measure about 9cm x 11cm each. Also available in a brass finish.