20 Creative Christmas Gift Ideas For Design Enthusiasts

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Christmas is without a doubt one of the most expected holidays of the year and we all love to spend it with our family, friends and loved ones. Well, if you haven’t already shopped for Christmas, we have prepared a list of 20 Cool Christmas Gift Ideas for Design Enthusiasts. Of course, shopping for decorative items for others is quite a hectic and daunting process, especially if the giftees are picky when it comes to their interior designs.For this reason we have selected a number of items that can prove to be functional as well as decorative. No one would argue over utility having beautiful agate coasters.

We have also selected gifts that put an accent on design such as books that get into the details of decorative techniques, or display some pretty outstanding interiors. We have done our best to choose items that could be found rather easy online, and most of the ideas below have an alternative at the nearest decorative shop near you. We hope to provide an useful insight into the world of design enthusiast and make your Christmas shopping experience more easy and fun at the same time.

Decorative Gifts

A list of decorative items that provide more than beauty and elegance and have a certain utility to your home should be at the top of our list.This beautiful Round Hanging Air Planter from Etsy shop Ingleside Pottery has been crafted from porcelain and shipped with Tillandsia “air plant”. Its simple round shape and raw ceramic finish adds elegance and warmth. Add a leather cord and hang the container to create a delicate vertical hanging garden.

Winter is all about enjoying cups of hot chocolate or coffee. This Jonathan Adler’s carnaby acid palm mug can turn out to be the perfect gift to offer this winter holidays in an array of green shades and chevron patterns.

Check out this Set of 4 Tiny Cerulean Blue Geode Bowls from the Etsy shop Element Clay Studio. You can hold your spices in style whilst enchanting your eyes with a cerulean interior glaze finish and a raw exterior.

This Set of Natural Toned Agate Coasters from Etsy shop Heritage 1956 protects your furniture from water stains and provide a stylish display of delicate creations suitable for any home.

If you are searching for a gift that catches the eye and sets apart from the crowd choose this set of 4 Peacock coasters by Jonathan Adler. Porcelain and gold accents create an extravagant gift with a practical side.

If your are an IKEA fan we recommend you to choose the DEGERON frame for a retro chic deign and an elegant Scandinavian finish. Find a fun picture and add it to the frame for the perfect holiday gift with a touch of personality and style.

If budget is not an issue and you are also shopping for someone who is a great fan of iconic designs, then choose a Vitra Polygon Modern Clock by George Nelson. It is a stained walnut showpiece that is available through Stardust Modern that will guarantee a happy receiver.

If a design gift that can make a true statement is what you are looking for, then check out this Kartell Stone Stools from Design Public, designed by Marcel Wanders. Geometry has dictated their design line and their purpose may vary from side table to an extra seating option.

Fragrant Gifts

How about opting for a gift that can exude a yummy scent over the entire home? We recommend this Red Flower Italian Blood Orange Candle from Barney’s New York. This is simply an eye-catching and unique gift with a great fragrance spreading throughout any space.

French Tulip, Japanese Quince or a Malaysian Bamboo boxed in elegance and an extravaganza of scents. Order this incredible gift directly from Seda France or purchase from Romanza Gifts.

Jonathan Adler’s Acapulco Candle is another fragrant Christmas option we recommend with love. Simple yet elegant, tropical scents of orange, red currant, fresh rose, juicy apples, blackcurrant leaves, strawberry, musk and blonde woods will fill any home and spread the holiday cheer in a one of a kind manner.

Cozy Gifts

If IKEA is indeed your cup of tea, why not pick an EIVOR throw in black and white stripes for the authentic Scandinavian vibe? Provide a cozy warm stylish alternative to a boring blanket.

This Pendleton Blanket in Chelsea Stripe Dove Pattern from Dwell Studio is the ultimate sophistication when it comes to wintry blankets. It comes in a neutral pallet suitable for any interior design and provides a touch of elegance to any sofa or chair. Just imagine enjoying a black and white movie wrapped in this beauty!

A colorful and textured blanket in the form of a Spreading Landscape Throw from Anthropologie is simply perfect. This Wool, Acrylic and a nylon combination provides a burst of color and chic detailing.

Cultivate Yourself – Gifts You Can Read

We are always fans of offering books as gifts, especially if we are talking about design. “The Selby Is in Your Place” is the ultimate design book offering a variety of home interiors with multiple decorative directions and styles. Created by photographer Todd Selby , you have the chance to observe the creativity and authenticity behind multiple home designs.

We would also choose designer’s Nate Berkus “The Things That Matter” work of art as an elegant Christmas gift for the ultimate design enthusiast.

A fabulous and outstanding book for décor enthusiasts is the Design*Spinge at Home. Based on a highly popular blog, this design manual includes some classy décor ideas, and a ton of DIY projects that are actually creative and easy to replicate. You can purchase it from Amazon.com.

Practical Gifts

In the end let us conclude with a set of gifts that are very practical and stylish as well. Lovers of the tribal revival current would surely appreciate the Overdose Laptop and iPad skin from the great artist Bianca Green. Its colorful geometry provides a dazzling effect some will find very appealing.

This is the Key-Per iPhone Case from Fossil and it is both colorful and practical. Its graphic design line is perfect for any design enthusiast. Its practicality is overcome by its contrasting tones.

Check this Letterpress Calendar from Fossil. You can now organize your time in a stylish and elegant way. Wood will always exude such a vintage flair. You can place it on an office desk or somewhere in the house.