The Best Holiday Gifts For Amateur Interior Decorators

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Do you have a friend who treats their house like a sanctuary and has begun dipping their toe into the world of interior design? It can be an intimidating space for them to enter, and all of those just-so details you see in magazines can be hard to recreate, especially if you're just starting to build your home décor collection. One essential step to take that will graduate your space from builder-grade to styled paradise is to use a variety of home accessories and objets d'art from a number of merchants. To help keep a space from feeling like it was ordered from a single catalog page, designer Pablo Solomon is a fan of mixing and matching, per Love to Know. 

When it comes to gifting for the budding interior designer, you may be overwhelmed too! So we've put together an amazing gift guide for amateur home designers that will help take their space to new levels. We focused on pieces that would look great and are sure to add a sophisticated edge to any home. 

These whimsical pop art acrylic pills from Jonathan Adler are enormously popular. They are playful and cheeky, and come in a variety of sizes and stunning vibrant colors. 

You may have thought three wicks were the epitome of true luxury, but have you considered the beauty of the 7-wick candle? This ceramic candle holder by Leanne Ford is painted in a metallic bronze that is cozy yet sophisticated. Available at Crate and Barrel. 

Barware that doubles as art from a woman and POC-owned company? That's a no-brainer. Estelle Colored Glass offers tons of color options and matching sets, but we can't get enough of the eclectic mismatched pairings. 

Parachute may be best known for their lush linens, but they also have incredible home décor pieces. This mod, nude lamp would make a beautiful and unique gift for a friend who will appreciate its style. 

While there's always a place for the classic board games stored in cardboard boxes, treating your friend to a luxe backgammon set creates a piece of décor that doubles as a plaything. What's better than that? Available from CB2. 

Cuddle up with a pair of snuggly throw pillow. These chunky knit options from Target come in colors that give off a vintage 1970s vibe. They'll look great all year-round. 

Sure, candle jars can make for a pretty piece of décor, but what about candles that are works of art themselves? These bubble mold candles from Yui Brooklyn are so stunning, your friend might not want to light that wick. Available at Madewell. 

Bathrooms are too often neglected as designable spaces. Why not gift a luxe bath mat from The Citizenry to elevate the one at your aesthetically conscious friend's house? Lush linens are a great way to warm up bathrooms without adding unnecessary decorations. 

Charcuterie wasn't meant to be served on paper plates. A classy serving tray is the perfect way to complement the cheeseboard, and we love this slate grey marble tray from H&M. 

Useful, chic, and a touch cheeky, we love this paper bag recycling bin from Uncommon Goods, especially if it means getting rid of the bulky and rather unstylish canister in the pantry. 

These leather wrapped canister vases from Zeyn NY are gorgeous and available in plenty of grounding hues. We think they look stunning with or without flowers in them.

With all of those stunning decorative candles, you may want to gift some matches that are equally beautiful. We love this base and cloche set, available at Dear Keaton, especially because the base holder can be refilled. It really is a gift that keeps on giving.