Nothing brings comfort into a home like the warm glow of a lamp. Some of our favourites to gift your loved ones this Christmas include the rustic-meets-modern Fritz Hansen Bollard Oil Lamp by Skagerak Design, and the more contemporary Lodes Easy Peasy Lamps, designed by Luca Nichetto.

If you’re looking for a thoughtful Christmas gift for a child—or a playful and imaginative friend—consider the My Tiny Moon Lamp, designed by Marcantonio and available at Seletti, with its dreamy crescent moon silhouette and soft glow.

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A gift you can never go wrong with is a set of glasses, vases or other tableware. These accessories are elegant but small and easy to both display and stow away again, so they do not risk inconveniencing the receiver.

This season, we have our eye on the Paola Pansini Sestiere vases by Patricia Urquiola, available at Cassina, as well as the distinctive Fritz Hansen Ikeru vase, designed by Jaime Hayón. The Vitra Terracotta Pots are another option, made of dense fired clay and perfect for friends and family who love their houseplants.

For the dining table, pick up the Hay Tint Wine Glasses in Green and Pink, or alternatively a set of the maximalist Acid Dishes in a nostalgic blue, white and yellow colour palette, from the Diesel Living with Seletti collection.

It is often said that the kitchen is the heart of the home. If your loved ones have a predilection for spending time in the kitchen and preparing sumptuous meals, they will love our selection of kitchen accessories and small appliances with a designer touch.

Something small but thoughtful that is sure to be appreciated is the set of Fritz Hansen Hammer Grinders by Christoffer Harlang. Cheese aficionados, on the other hand, will love the two-piece Nuova Cheese Set by WMF—consider complementing it with a serving board for indulgent cheese platter soirées.

While large kitchen appliances may be too extravagant of a gift, a small appliance such as a kettle or toaster with a remarkable design can be a strong choice. The Sicily is My Love collection by Smeg x Dolce & Gabbana is sure to be admired with its warm and vibrant motifs and signature Smeg appeal.

If you know your friends and family well enough to pinpoint their interior design taste, gifting them a rug to complement their space can be a thoughtful gesture. The Qeeboo Carpet in the Oggian Composition has been a favourite of ours at Journey East, with its comforting 70s palette and geometric layout. For something more delicate, the Nanimarquina Flora Rug from Xtra can be a lovely addition to a well-designed home.

A blanket or throw can be a fabulous Christmas gift as well, particularly if made of a luxuriously soft material. On our wish list this year we have the Frette Pure Cashmere Throw, an essential for a snug and restful evening at home.

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A small and understated side table is the perfect piece to lend a room its finishing touch. We love the burgundy lacquered finish of the Tung Side Table JA3 by &Tradition, available at Cult Design. Its traditional colour choice paired with the modern high-gloss surface makes it a timeless beauty to complement a carefully designed living room.

The little ones in your life need their own furniture too. The pastel teddy bear-inspired Circu Baloo Chair in Paris Light Blue will delight both children and parents alike.

Art is highly personal. Not everyone will be drawn to the same works, so paintings can be difficult to gift. However, if you are keenly familiar with someone’s taste in art, gifting them a lavish oil painting or other piece of art can be a marvellous idea. We love Aisha Rosli’s works at Cuturi Gallery; their abstract and slightly eerie nature makes them very memorable presents.

Something less extravagant but still much appreciated is a tasteful coffee table book, such as The Monocle Book of Japan by Thames & Hudson, now available at Finnish Design Shop.

The perfect Christmas gift for home theatre enthusiasts and music connoisseurs is a set of high-end speakers, such as the Ruark Audio MR1 Bluetooth Speakers, which don’t just bring superior sound quality to the table but also a pared-back elegance to complement chic interiors.

On the other hand, fitness devotees with excellent taste will love the Colmia Luxury Dumbbells by Cycling Bears. Explore the rest of the brand’s luxurious exercise equipment to complement these exquisite dumbbells.

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