The holiday season is officially underway, which means it’s time to start putting ourselves through outrageous stress for the people we love. As if we didn’t do that every other day, right? 

Part one of the holidays is the planning and shopping phase, as opposed to part two, when you get to relax and enjoy the results of your efforts.  

This year, let us take some of the stress off your back by sharing our favorite design-inspired holiday gifts. Whether it’s for a design enthusiast or a new homeowner, these gifts make everyday life at home just a little sweeter.

For the fragrance fanatic: 

There’s fragrance sets, and then there’s Le Labo’s Home Fragrance Discovery Classic Collection. Just look at the presentation: it seems a little more serious, because these guys don’t mess around. When you apply one of these fragrances, you alter the mood in your home.

After all, they call it a “discovery” set for a reason: Every scent really takes you – and your sense of smell on a journey you won’t soon forget. 

For the high-brow party host

Want to make a real statement the next time you host a party? Unveil your first batch of hors d’oeuvres on a L’Objet Haas Brothers Leaf Platter. Crafted from fine porcelain, your guests will be stunned by the way the tray’s texture mimics the natural feel of a leaf. 

If it looks familiar, you can tell them this design was inspired by the stunning cenotes of Mexico (a.k.a. those big dark caves you swam through last summer). 

For the one with an eye for detail:

The appropriately named “Hang it All” Coat Rack by Herman Miller Eames

takes an everyday item and turns it into something creative and fun. It looks less like a typical coat rack and more like an artistic exhibition or even a scientific display. If only there was a word to describe such a thing, oh right, there is: sophisticated. 

This is for someone who wants to show innovation and personality in every aspect of their home. 

For the perpetual soda maker:

There’s a saying about sparkling water: once you get used to it, you just can’t go back. So, if you have a friend who drinks sparkling water like it’s, well, water, welcome them into their pleasure era with the Smeg Sparkling Water Maker. It’s quick, easy to use, and just an elegant addition to your already impossibly elegant kitchen. 

For the fine wine enthusiast: 

True wine aficionados take good care of their wine, and the Georg Jensen carafe is designed to give your wine plenty of space to breathe, preventing sedimentation in the process. With its natural, organic shape, the carafe not only looks gorgeous, it also helps highlight the wine’s bouquet while providing easier, safer serving. The perfect mix of beauty and practicality, this is the ultimate gift for the modern wine lover. 

For the neat freak: 

Have a wall of windows? The downside of large windows is having to clean them, and that’s what the Ecovacs Winbot W2 was invented for. This robotic window cleaner is equipped with sensors so it can easily bypass obstacles and avoid getting stuck. 

In fact, this model even comes with a special “along the edge” mode to target a window’s most vulnerable areas, keeping them pristine all year round. 

For the bold and colorful: 

When your friends compliment you on that interesting new sculpture on your tabletop, you get the unbelievable satisfaction of telling them, “No, that’s actually just a really pretty utensil.” The hand-painted Molino Grinder is designed by Fabien Cappello, whose work reflects the creativity and bold colors of his native Mexico. It’s also a surprisingly efficient grinder of salt, peppers, and all sorts of spices. This is for someone who wants to produce a lively, vibrant aesthetic for their kitchen. Bold colors also stimulate appetite. 

And don’t forget about yourself…

Looking through all these gifts for friends and family, you can’t help but think to yourself, “What about me?”. And you have a point. After all, you have great taste and style too. 

So, this holiday season, give yourself and your family the gift of a home you’ll love for the rest of your days. If your home doesn’t cater to your lifestyle as well as it used to – or you’re ready to finally take full advantage of our beautiful climate – don’t ignore that pebble in your shoe any longer. 

Let this be the year you gift yourself that bigger kitchen or outdoor patio you’ve always wanted. If you’re concerned about costs, we’ll work with you to come up with a sensible budget and a design that doesn’t compromise your vision. 

Life is too short to not love where you live. It can be a reality for you, too. Give us a call and we’ll show you how to make it happen.