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We’ve all spent time agonising over housewarming gifts for friends and relatives. It can be hard to match the recipient’s tastes to your own idea of what makes a good new home gift. Most of us could do with help when it comes to choosing the best home Christmas gifts, too.
Whether it’s kitchen ornaments, scented candles or gifts for the garden, this is the one Christmas present that, if you get it right, will keep on giving after the fairy lights come down. And who better to ask for advice than the Telegraph’s interiors editor Jessica Doyle?
Below are Jessica’s top ideas for 2023, carefully chosen to be on trend and affordable. (Nearly all of them, anyway. There’s nothing wrong with being over-generous.) If you’re in a rush, here’s a quick look at Jessica’s top five:
Best home Christmas gifts of 2023, at a glance:
- Best gift for home overall - Aglio garlic jar
- Best value home gift - Snow Leopard Tray
- Best scented candle gift - Iridescent horoscope candle
- Best house ornament gift - Heddon candlestick
- Best new home gift - Rust red herringbone blanket
Best home Christmas gifts
1. Aglio garlic jar
Best gift for home overall
Jessica says: “For the cook who likes a decorative touch, this hand-painted pot will keep garlic fresh while looking sweet on the kitchen shelf.”
Jessica says: “Perfect for the maximalist, this chic, illustrated birch-wood tray will cheer up teatime, cocktail hour or breakfast in bed.”
Jessica says: “An astrologically inspired candle in a rainbow reusable pot; this one is scented with oriental florals mixed with ginger, black pepper and cinnamon.”
Jessica says: “Its classical, antique-inspired design ensures this elegant candlestick will look good standing tall on the shelf when not in use at the table.”
Jessica says: “A collaboration between drinkware brand Richard Brendon and gallery Print Club London, this lively mug is decorated with a design by emerging artist Max Machen and made in Stoke on Trent.”
Jessica says: “A motivational magnet makes a good stocking-filler – this Churchill-inspired one will elevate any fridge.”
Jessica says: “Covered in hand-block-printed paper – with a contrasting pattern on the back – this pretty picture frame can stand on the shelf or hang on the wall.”
Jessica says: “These cottagecore-style gingham napkins with a ruffle trim (also available in chocolate brown) will be on the wishlist of many a table-setting enthusiast.”
Jessica says: “Water, wine or whisky will instantly look more chic when poured into this emerald-green decanter.”
Jessica says: “A cosy blanket to warm up the bed or sofa on chilly evenings, in one of this season’s hottest shades.”
Jessica says: “For fans of a gallery wall, this cheerful framed print will add a pop of summery colour.”
Jessica says: “A pair of sophisticated saucers to bring a touch of glamour to champagne by the fire on Christmas morning.”
Jessica says: “A good-looking portable speaker that you can move around the house with you, from office desk to kitchen counter.”
14. La Dolce Vita aperitivo platter
£91.10 [€105], Laetitia Rouget x Malfy
Best home gift to add colour
Jessica says: “The perfect gift for an Italophile host: a hand-painted stoneware platter with five dishes for pre-dinner snacks.”
Jessica says: “Edward Lear’s characterful bird prints will bring a dash of colour and humour to a gallery wall.”