Gift Ideas for Home Lovers

If you yourself or a friend or loved one is a home bird and loves all things homely, you're in the right place. We've collected some great gift ideas to present on any special occasion, be it an anniversary, birthday or Christmas.

Everybody loves a new, lovely addition to their home, whether it's a utensil, decoration or comfort item! Here's our list of gift ideas for you to get started...


Cushions and pillows
There's so many variations, colours, styles and fabrics you can choose from to pick the most perfect cushion or pillow to suit your loved one's taste and style. And with so many options, we're sure you're bound to find one quite easily that will match their home. Who doesn't love lots and lots of cushions on their sofa or bed!?

Candles
Whether it's a candle holder for tea lights, or a huge, chunky, scented candle that lasts forever... Candles are always a great option to spruce up any mantel piece, bathroom or bedroom. 

Photo frames and canvases
These are great to add a more personal touch to your gift; you can buy just a frame to suit their home decor, or your can insert an image of your choosing too, to fill it! Plus, you have the option of going that extra mile and getting your loved one's favourite image printed on canvas for their home.

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Coasters
Easy, sweet and simple... With lots of options to choose from! From classic wooden, slate or the design of their favourite thing, like a football team or flower.

Quirky lights
Whether it's a lamp in the shape of Darth Vader, a unicorn or a star, gifting a quirky light suits all ages... From children who love their bedrooms, to adults who are a huge fan of a film, TV series or book. We love the Tetris lamps!

Chalkboard
Not only are you gifting a great addition to anyone's kitchen, but you're also helping them to keep their memory in the future! 

Trinket dishes or box
A perfect and natural choice if your friend or family member love jewellery. Remember to gift it with a jewellery piece or accessory, too... You can't be giving an empty box!

Personalised doormat
You have the freedom to be as traditional or as quirky as you want with this. Write your own quote, draw your own design or choose the simple "welcome". It's up to you! But we're sure your loved one will love walking into their home every day to the sight of it.

Calendar
It can be of their favourite film, TV show, book, celebrity, flower, dog, cat, animal, place, space... You name it. There's a calendar for everything nowadays. Or simply personalise one yourself with all of their favourite photos and quotes.

Signs and decorations to hang
It could say "Dad's Room", or "Mum's in Charge", for example. Get as funny or lovable as you want with a cute sign that your loved one can hang to spruce up any wall.

Speakers or sound system
If you have that little bit extra to spend, gift your loved one a speaker or sound system so their inner music lover can appear whenever they choose! 

Alarm clocks or clock
Tread carefully... Because the majority of us hate alarm clocks! They wake us up! So why not purchase a comedy one that sings a silly song, a themed one like Disney or Star Wars, or an alarm clock that projects images or music to wake their owner gently. Or you could opt for the classic analog clock that will look fabulous on their wall or mantel piece.

Book ends
A natural choice for any book lover that you know.

Scents, smells and lotions
Gift your loved one their favourite perfume or scent so they can always spray their home to smell perfect! 

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Indoor plant, succulents or allotments
Do you know a budding gardener? Or someone living in a city who is desperate for some green in their living space? Plants and indoor allotments are a great choice to spruce up any kitchen, balcony or living room. Your loved one could grow their own herbs, veg and fruit. The choices are endless! 

Bean bag
Who doesn't love a bean bag! You can get one to match their already existing lounge furniture or bedroom theme, or you can go full-out quirky and get a brightly coloured, spotted or striped one! We're sure your loved one will appreciate the comfort. 

Door stopper 
Nowadays the choices for door stoppers are endless... And have moved away from the traditional wooden wedge. Now you can get them in the shape of animals, characters or flowers!

Paperweight
A perfect addition to anyone's desk top. 

Hot water bottle and cover
We can safely say that everyone deserves a brilliantly snuggly hot water bottle for added comfort when lazing on the sofa or laid in bed.