Christmas Gift Guide for Design Lovers

When I started putting a design-focused gift guide together last week, my approach was to instinctively start thinking about what was on my own wish list, and where possible sourcing local finds. As it started to grow, I quickly realised I needed to break it down into categories. But rather than the standard ideas around ‘gifts for her’ and ‘gifts for him’, I could see three clear groups emerging. The first is a range of interior products, and includes a selection of furniture, lighting, textiles, art and object. Authentic, thoughtful pieces for considered spaces, these are ideal for design lovers and those who seek sustainable style.

Interior Gift Ideas

Blind Love No.1 limited edition art print by Kristina Krogh – kkrogh.dk

Bulawayo Gourd basket – twentyonetonnes.com

Kristina Dam decoration circle – capricho.co.nz

Arnold Circus stool by Martino by Martino Gamper – threaddesign.co.nz

Vintage linen throw – aurahome.com.au

Tom Dixon Rock candleholder, set of 5 – simonjamesdesign.com

Astep VV Cinquanta twin wall lamp – goodform.co.nz

First Light ceramics – thefuturekept.com

ferm Living Balance candleholder – slowstore.co.nz

The next category is a range of beautiful and inspiring coffee table books that are also on my current wish list, including The Eye by Kinfolk founder Nathan Williams and a collection of works by renowned Belgium architect Vincent Van Duysen. I really hope my husband is checking this out!

Coffee Table Books

The Eye by Nathan Williams – sundayhomestore.co.nz

Cereal London City Guide – readcereal.com

Vincent Van Duysen Works 2009-2018 – shopbetaplus.com

Casa Malaparte by Karl Lagerfield – shop.tessuti.co.nz

Do Inhabit by Sue Fan & Danielle Quigley – paperplanestore.com

Grannmarkt 13 Book by the makers for Cereal Magazine – shopbetaplus.com

Lastly, I have created a selection of beauty/wellness products. Some of these were inspired by beautiful gifts I have received in the lead up to Christmas, so you may have caught glimpses of them on my Instagram page and stories. Brands that I truly love, there are also plenty of ideas here for treating yourself!