The Best Holiday Gifts For Amateur Interior Decorators

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. 

In addition to being a gorgeous coffee table book, Architectural Digest's hardback collection offers incredible insight into 100 years of architecture and interior design. A great gift for its aesthetic and educational value. Available at Abrams Books. 

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. 

We love classic brass candle sticks, but we also find ourselves drawn to the funky shapes and colors found in Anna + Nina's home collection at Liberty London. Gorgeous as a single holder or as a mixed-and-matched set. 

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. 

Your design friend know that styling bookshelves is a great way to make a space feel elevated. Help the amateur interior decorator get a handle on their shelves with these funky book ends from West Elm. They also work as abstract sculptures.

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. 

Grecian busts are having a moment, and we love the added flower planter twist from Anthropologie. Fill it with cut stems or a small plant in a perforated plastic pot for a stunning arrangement.

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. 

These rattan trays from Pottery Barn are versatile and chic. Use them to bring out a cup of tea and a snack, or to create a stunning vignette on the coffee table. 

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. 

Ikea is for more than just inexpensive furniture — they have amazing home accent pieces as well. We're especially fond of this green glass bowl, which can be used on the dinner or entryway table. Your decorator friend will know just what to do with it.

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. 

It can feel a little nerve-racking to buy art that will hang in another person's home, but something like this earth-toned, woven piece in rust and ivory from World Market seems like a safe bet, sure to be loved by your design enthusiast friend. 

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. 

Sculptural vases are fantastic choices for friends who love interior design because they are aesthetically pleasing, functional vessels that can display even prettier flowers. We're especially fond of these polished stone vases from Urban Outfitters. 

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. 

When we think of a luxury candle, Diptyche's Baies is the quintessential example. The minimalist label, sumptuous berry scent, and cultural cache make it a must for any interior design enthusiast. Available at Nordstrom. 

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. 

These funky taper candles from the Etsy seller Maison Bohiti are the stuff dreams are made of. With neutral but warm earth tones and an eclectic boho style, these candles are gorgeous on their own or as a set.

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. 

Even drink coasters have the potential to be stand-out stunners, like these quirky wildflower cork coasters from Hearth and Table Co. on Etsy. Feminine and sturdy, all at once. 

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.

Get the books off the ground and magazines off the kitchen counter with this mod wooden basket designed by Fritz Hansen and available from Goodee. Great for any budding urban or boho designer. 

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. 

Textiles are a lovely way to dress up a space, and they're great for effortlessly adding a ton of color and texture. These Sol Natural Dye Throws by Like A Lion from designer Justina Blakeney's brand Jungalow will be the perfect gift for any amateur designer.