Your definitive guide to the most stylish home décor gifts this Christmas

Hear that? If you listen closely, you might catch the faint chime of jingle bells or sense Mariah Carey slowly thawing, ready to belt out her festive anthem 'All I Want for Christmas Is You'. The holidays are fast approaching, which means it’s tiiiiime… to start thinking about gifting.

This Christmas, our attention turns to gifts that strike the sweet spot between form and function. Scented candles that turn a room into a sanctuary. Sateen sheets that double as a five-star hotel check-in. Kitchen tools so chic they might never make it back into the cupboard. With every personality in mind – the foodie, the tech devotee, the unapologetic homebody – we’ve assembled a guide that runs the gamut from accessible stocking fillers to objets d’art plucked from the buzziest designers.

Below, explore our editor-approved selection of the best homewares to gift this Christmas 2025.

Every circle has one: the friend who insists on hosting, who measures love in courses, who has named their sourdough. For them, consider gifts that truly raise the kitchen bar. A precision-sharp knife set. A hand-milled mortar that makes spices sing. A cast-iron casserole worthy of the most comforting stews. Even a next-gen kitchen machine with enough settings to rival a pro’s arsenal. Wrap any of these, and watch your culinary-inclined loved one light up faster than a flambé.

For the friend who always has the latest update downloaded before you’ve even found the Wi-Fi, home tech is the gift that never misses. But not all gadgets deserve prime placement on the coffee table. We’ve zeroed in on the sleekest, smartest upgrades: sculptural portable speakers that double as décor to diffusers with a futuristic edge, plus purifiers and smart bulbs that quietly transform the everyday into something smoother, cleaner, and brighter. Consider this the edit for the loved one who wants their home to run as seamlessly as their devices.

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You know the type: happiest when the plans are cancelled, slippers on, blanket pulled tight. For them, home is most definitely where the heart is, which is why the right gift goes a long way. Candles that fill a space in sublime fragrance, a beautiful vase for fresh flowers, the softest towels to cocoon yourself in after an invigorating shower… All to bolster their favourite pastime: binging a series on Netflix, snuggled under a plush blanket with a steaming cup of tea in hand, or relishing a balmy bath while devouring their favourite book.

Gustaf Westman, Georg Jensen, Royal Copenhagen, Artek, Louis Poulsen… these are some of our region’s buzziest design brands, which boast a bevvy of ideal finds for the interior-obsessed. Here, we’ve handpicked the most covetable pieces for the design enthusiast, including the iconic ‘Stool 60’ designed by Alvar Aalto, the world-renowned ‘Ultima Thule’ carafe by Tapio Wirkkala and the portable ‘Panthella’ lamp by celebrated Verner Panton – gifts that are sure to impress even the most discerning design addict.

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Good design doesn’t always come with a hefty price tag. This season, consider those small-but-mighty homeware pieces that deliver outsized joy without denting your budget. After all, it’s often the little things that bring the most joy, like a sweet Moomin mug to brighten up a morning coffee, a fragrant sauna scent to transform a wellness routine or sculptural candles casting a soft glow against the winter dark – all under €30

Every piece in this guide has been meticulously selected by Vogue Scandinavia’s editors. We choose our gifts based on straightforward criteria: the gift must feel exciting to unwrap, be practical while fitting seamlessly into a range of interiors and, of course, have a design-forward, stylish look. We’ve curated a mix of cult-favourite design classics and more affordable finds across categories from home textiles, tableware, kitchen appliances, and more, creating a truly comprehensive guide.