15 gifts to buy the interiors enthusiast in your life

After the pandemic saw us spend an unparalleled number of hours indoors, it’s no wonder homewares are topping many of our wish lists this year.

From genius cups that keep your coffee hot during Zoom meetings to candles that smell like summer days at the beach, there’s bound to be something on the list that will please any homewares aficionado.

‘Scales’ By Rikki Day Artwork, $395

In the short few years that Rikki Day has been creating art from her Gold Coast studio, her originals, prints and ceramics have attracted global acclaim. This limited-edition piece is the perfect addition to any space.

Dinosaur Designs Dew Servers, $125

You might not make friends with salad, but you will with this set of salad servers. Handmade in Australia from marbled-resin and organically shaped to resemble natural forms, coordinate them with the brand’s tablewear for a curated meal-time aesthetic.

Bed Threads 100 per cent French Flax Linen Throw, $180

Super soft and cosy, this linen throw is the perfect substitute for a heavy Doona during the warmer months. Coming in eight different colours, you can mix and match your bedroom look with ease.

Marcel Breuer Cesca Chair, $791

Quite possibly the most Instagrammed chair of 2020, Marcel Breuer’s iconic 1928 design soon became this year’s home decor hype piece. Sure, a whole dining set might break the budget, but buying one as an occasional chair will certainly garner applause.

NUDO Non-Alcoholic Gin, $49

Housed in a bottle that would stand out on anyone’s home bar cart, this spice and citrus-based non-alcoholic drink is based on a real gin recipe. Served with tonic and a lime wedge, it tastes as good as the real thing.

Leaf & Thread Desert Planter, $55

Handmade with care in artist Laura Veleff’s studio in East Brunswick, Melbourne, these ceramic planters come in six sizes and are designed to fit most common indoor plants.

Aesop The Chance Companion Body Care Kit, $67

The Australian brand’s Resurrection Aromatique Hand Wash has all but hit cult status in past years, the go-to for home stylists and those in the know, not only locally but around the world. Less a hand wash and more a marker of good taste, this one comes with a matching body balm, too.

Dyson V11 Outsize Cord-Free Vacuum, $1299

For the person you really (and we mean really) like, Dyson’s latest vacuum is it. Designed to make cleaning easy and efficient, this model is packed with awesome new features, including a bigger bin and a wider head – making it perfect to help clean up all those Christmas crumbs.

Cire Trudon Abd El Kader Metallic Christmas Candle, $145

Nice to receive but not often bought for ourselves, if there’s one thing that fits the gift bill, it’s a luxe candle. You’ll find this one from Cire Trudon at the top of the status candle tree, boasting distinct notes of mint, ginger and pepper apparent from the first lighting.

Ember Temperature Control Mug, $169.95

Quite possibly the most expensive coffee cup of all time, the Ember mug (and its companion app) allows you to set your precise drinking temperature for hot beverages and track your caffeine consumption. It also maintains your chosen temperature for around 1.5 hours, so your tipple stays spot-on from the first sip to the last.

Baina Roman Organic Cotton Towel, $104.56

Made in Portugal and designed in New Zealand, these 100 per cent organic cotton towels are perfect for either the bathroom or the beach. Featuring a reversible checkerboard print, you can switch sides depending on your mood.

Maison Balzac Coucou Jug, $149

While clear glassware does the same trick, there’s something about the coloured version that adds something extra to a summer spread. This jug comes in several colours and will make serving a round of mojitos almost too easy.

Apple HomePod Mini, $149

Packed with features, the HomePod Mini packs a serious punch for such a small unit. Managing to fill an entire room with 360-degree audio, intelligent assistant Siri helps with everyday tasks like setting a timer or switching off the lights. Living with the recipient? Buy multiple to place around the house for a connected sound system.

Australian Food by Bill Granger, $49.95

The hotly anticipated release from chef and restaurateur Bill Granger celebrates today’s bright picture of Australian food – 20 years since he released the bestselling Sydney Food. It includes 100 recipes, including the signature scrambled eggs served at his eateries around the world.

DesignByThem TomTom Letterbox, $149

Admittedly a letterbox seems like a strange gift idea at first, but this take on the suburban landscape mainstay is a great buy for any home owner looking to make their place stand out in the street.