30 Chic Christmas Gifts for Design Lovers — Wow the Most Stylish People on Your List Just Like That

Let us help you charm the most selective tastemakers you know with our pick of the best Christmas gift ideas for the design-obsessed

pucci coasters; a decorative ornament; cocktail glasses; studio ashby book; a game; a jigsaw; a candle and a sleep mask
(Image credit: Net-a-Porter; Saks Fifth Avenue; CB2; H&M Home; Amazon; Ssense; Society6; Quince)

There's nothing more challenging than shopping Christmas gifts for connoisseurs of design. When their home is a temple to classics — furniture, vintage Bauhaus; wall decor, one-off finds from a Paris flea market; shelves, scattered with objets by up-and-coming craftspeople — you know you have a task on your hands.

Fortunately, my day job skills can be put to good use to help you. For this crowd, it’s not about the price tag (luxury doesn’t guarantee cool); it’s about finding the niche, the unexpected, and, above all, the beautiful. And I know all the right home decor brands to shop this brief.

This gift guide is designed to delight the discerning design unicorns in your life: the trendsetters, the purists, the people who seem to always have just the right thing. Let’s wow them.

Gifts for Design Lovers

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Here is my pick of the very best Christmas gifts for design lovers — guaranteed to leave your friends wishing you were their Secret Santa…

The Everyday Host

Your Favorite Foodie

The Interiors Obsessed

The Homebody

The Entertainer

Where is the best place to buy design gifts?

For design-forward gifts that feel unique, Anthropologie is a forever favorite. It’s a true treasure trove of finds that toe the line between trendy and timeless, and, having seen many of these pieces in person, I can confirm they often look far pricier than they are.

If you’re leaning toward high-end, Saks Fifth Avenue and Net-A-Porter are hard to beat. Saks offers a broad selection with a more classic feel, while Net-A-Porter skews fresh and avant-garde. Bloomingdale’s is another solid choice in the luxury camp and frequently has sales, so it’s ideal for scoring a designer deal.

For more budget-friendly options, don’t overlook Amazon and Wayfair. Both continually surprise with an impressive range of styles, and mid-range options like CB2 are another solid go-to for pieces that look straight out of a design showroom.

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Julia Demer
Style Editor

Formerly covering fashion at L’Officiel USA, style maven Julia Demer brings her love of design to Livingetc’s world of interiors. As the title’s New York-based Style Editor, Julia's work reflects a sharp eye for detail and an innate passion for aesthetics. Her journey began with a strong foundation in design, honing her craft at renowned establishments like The Row and even establishing her own eponymous fashion brand. Julia’s design background is evident in the way she thoughtfully curates shopping edits, always maintaining a focus on emerging trends while preserving timeless sensibilities. For Julia, fashion and interiors go hand in hand, reflecting her lifelong commitment to perfecting the art of style.