10 home and design-inspired gifts for the interiors-obsessed

Sculpture or water jug? Or both! It’s hard to know whether to stand back and admire or rush forth to touch the smooth surfaces of this unique jug. The swirled resin jug is also a perfect vessel for chilled drinks, and it can hold a bouquet of flowers. Is there anything it can’t do? No, there is not. This 21cm tall jug comes in virtually every colour the brand does. Think: Strawberry, Grass, Sandy Pearl, White Marble, Rose Swirl (pictured), and so many others.

These new throws from Aura Home have a soft waffle weave and stonewash finish, and they come in three beautiful muted hues. We have our eye on the Caramel throw, with its textured appeal, but we wouldn’t kick any of these off the bed. These generously sized throws work styled over a sofa (and wrapped around you during a Netflix binge), or draped on the bed for cooler evenings.

It’s not a worthy homewares gift guide without a quality selection of bathroom products that will elevate the whole scene. And nothing hits quite the same mark as Aesop. This generous kit includes all the best from Aesop, making it a homeware gift to be truly used and treasured. There’s a Resurrection Aromatique hand balm, the hand wash, an Olous Aromatique Room Spray, as well as “Post-Poo Drops”. This is a sensory experience with packaging so beautiful it’s destined for the display cabinet even when it’s completely empty.

Old is new again, and so in vogue. These small wooden European bread boards are perfect for cheese, chacuterie, pizza, or for hanging up to display on the wall, as seen in every stylish magazine ever. It’s no wonder this Etsy store is so popular. It turns wood reclaimed from aging cheese into something we can use again and into the future. Their beauty lies in their patina and little markings, which have built up over time and make each one unique.

Sophisticated and relaxed at once, this gorgeous hand-tufted rug by Brink & Campman easily works in any kind of space. Whether your very lucky gift recipient prefers a country or traditional look, or something more modern with their interiors, this rug is the happy foundation on which everything else looks great. It’s made from 100 percent recycled PET, and is a flatweave style, so the pile height is only 6mm. It’s stylish and practical, being easy to clean, water resistant, and able to be used indoors or outside.

Nature lovers will feel right at home with this candle burning. Notes of lemon, pine and the smell of the Australian bush – think eucalyptus and lemon myrtle – enhance any space. We love the striking handmade rippled glass.

It doesn’t feel like a fresh start or a new year or a clean kitchen without a new tea towel in the house. This 50cm by 75cm very fine waffle tea towel by Country Road is just what is needed to do the job right. It comes in six beautiful hues, and we’re partial to Jungle, but for a more muted look you can’t go past the elegant Sand colour, or traditional Navy.

Is there a tween in your life who would love a reversible and oversized gingham and striped blanket with hues of warm white, marshmallow lilac and peach? Probably. If not, put it on Santa’s list for yourself. This 100 percent natural and renewable quilted blanket is the new-release colour from Sheet Society, and we love how you can build in a matching European or standard pillowcase as well.

Eat your greens, they say. OK! This stunning design draws inspiration from natural rock formations and brings an organic presence to your table. The sculptural form makes it a beautiful addition to any surface as it is, or as a place for keys or trinkets. Or, it can accommodate and showcase a salad. An oval platter with 4.5cm sides, it spans 35cm on its longest side. This might be the perfect gift for any foodie or avid host in your life who has a sense of design and loves presenting their food beautifully.

We love an everyday, accessible homewares range that’s simple and tonally relaxing as much as the next person. But then this cake stand walked in the room. Move over cabbageware! A conversation starting piece over your afternoon nibbles, this stunning cake stand should be a family heirloom. Made in Portugal, this platter design follows in the footsteps of the 19th Century ceramicist Bordallo Pinhero. It’s a gift that is bound to turn heads.