House Gifts
If you’re looking for a gift for your house proud friend, or you just fancy buying your living room a present, we’ve tracked down the most stylish home items on the web.
If his home is his castle, or she's more house-proud than Hyacinth Bucket, a house gift may be the way to go. But proceed with caution - you don't want your gift to be the one they keep in the back of the cupboard only produce when you call round. Follow these few simple 'house gift' rules and your gift will be given pride of place.
House Gift Rule 1 - You are buying a gift for their home - not yours.
Make sure to scope out their style before buying home gifts - if they are a committed minimalist, some country kitchen style crockery will NOT find a happy home!
House Gift Rule 2 - Check they don't already have what ever you are planning to buy them.
It's a running joke that people get given twenty toasters as wedding gifts for a reason. Don't assume that don't have an ice cream maker/ coffee machine/ what ever home appliance is currently in vogue. Chances are they do.
House Gift Rule 3 - If they have a small home, don't buy anything too big.
These days many people live in apartments where storage space is at a premium. There is no point buying them an enormous food processor if their kitchen cabinets are already full to bursting. Instead opt for space saving house gifts that they will appreciate (and actually use!).
Vera Wang "Love Knots" Candle
This beautiful candle was designed by Vera Wang as part of the label's Love Knots collection for Wedgewood. It features a silver-plated base and lid, with an intricate knot detail...
Price: £40.00 From Selfridges & Co Ltd
Exclusive Diptyque Mimosa candle
Exclusive to Selfridges, this limited–edition Diptyque Mimosa candle features the store's signature yellow. With its wonderful sweet floral scent it makes a stylish gift for...
Price: £40.00 From Selfridges & Co Ltd
Red Rose Scented Candle
Fill your house with the scent of red, red roses and get in the romantic mood. A rose by any other flame wouldn't smell this sweet.
Price: £22.00 From Selfridges & Co Ltd
Movie Theater Style Popcorn Maker Machine
Recreate the feel of a cinema in your own home with this 4oz popcorn maker. Complete with a spot-light for display and to keep your popcorn warm, it is ideal for parties! Assembly...
Price: £350.00 From The Games Room Company
By Bo Design Wall Mounted Baby Changing Table
This wall-mounted changing table is the perfect, practical gift for the new arrival. Designed by Naithi, it takes up very little space when fixed to the wall, and allows you to...
Price: £341.86 From Smallable
'Book On A Page' Print
Hard as you may find it to believe, each of these chic prints contains the full text of a choice of several classic books, including Pride and Prejudice and Alice in...
Price: £39.95 From The Letteroom
Botanica Tiered Cake Stand
An elegant gift for a special occasion, this beautifully decorated flutterbies and dragonflies cake stand will be a welcome addition to any household.
Price: £24.95 From Bloomsbury Store
TheHomeBarn.ie €50 Gift Voucher
Treat your loved one to the choice of some beautiful home accessories from The HomeBarn.
Price: €50.00 (approx. £41.79) From The Homebarn
Mixed Candle Set
Whether she's a knackered, lazy or moody cow, this candle set will have her covered with a collection of soothing aromas, all presented in a pretty gift box.
Price: £22.00 From COWSHED
Garrendenny Lane Gift Vouchers
Looking for a gift that you know they will love? Then choose a Garrendenny Lane gift voucher and give them the enviable choice of hundreds of beautiful products for their home....
Price: £10.00-£1,000.00 From Garrendenny Lane
Crayola Letter Art
Make some vibrantly vintage art with everyone's favourite crayon: Crayola. These unique pieces will make a great addition to any child's bedroom, or indeed will add a splash of...
Price: £47.50 From The Letteroom
Retro Arcade Games Coffee Table (including 60 Games)
A modern take on a classic form of gaming. The Coffee Table Games Table gets its inspiration from the gaming tables of the 80s and includes 60 vintage games. The table can also be...
Price: £2,500.00 From The Games Room Company
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The Child Labour Tea Towel Collection
Break them in early with these motivational tea towels in a range of savvy styles. Choose from the handy 'The Magic Pocket Money Cloth' or 'Princess Dry It Better',...There will be...
Price: £10.00 From Twisted Twee
Candied Peel Candle
Make your house smell fruity and festive with a candle that gives off scents of cinnamon, clove, balsamic, nutmeg and amber.
Price: €26.95 (approx. £22.52) From Cloon Keen Atelier
Klickity 'Fanfare' Clock
A fun eco-friendly wall clock that allows you to create your own design by moving the leaves around. Alternate the colours, having one on each side or come up with your own layout.
Price: £50.00 From Garrendenny Lane
50's Style Retro Dash Clock
Ride in style with this retro timepiece reminiscent of the 'T-Birds'! This stylish clock will make a perfect addition to your desk, or your diner-style kitchen.
Price: £35.00 From meandmycarFeatured editorial
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