31 Luxe-Looking Home Gifts I'm Buying for My Most Fashionable Friends
I'm at the age where everyone I know is finally moving out of their college apartments and, for the first time in their lives, stepping into the scary real-estate world. Whether you're in your hometown or an overwhelming urban metropolis, chances are you have several friends starting to rent or buy their first "real adult" apartments or houses.
Although shopping for home décor and furnishings is quite personal, you most likely have pride in surrounding yourself with a ton of stylish, chic friends whose personal sense of interior design matches their cool taste in fashion. If you're looking to gift your luxe, bougie bestie with something this year for their brand-new home, look no further. I've compiled some of the most stylish home furnishing and décor options below, starting at just $10. From TikTok-viral gifts for the hyper-wellness friend to dog crates that, frankly, are practically Birkin bags for pups, shop the 31 best luxe home gifts your friend will never stop thanking you for.
Best luxurious gift:
Sometimes, it's all about the little luxuries in life. If your budget isn't in the hundreds this year, opt for an imported, elevated handwash that doubles as a décor statement itself. This French hand soap from Bastide will make your best friend (and their bathroom!) feel extra special, with strong, wistful notes reminiscent of the French countryside.
Not only is it pretty, but it makes your hands feel incredible, too—the same province honey and olive oil used for the soap's aromatic qualities. After trying it out in a hotel bathroom last year, I've bought some for my home twice.
Best wellness gift:
As a first-time apartment owner or renter, your friend might be dealing with the dreaded task of switching out their shower head. When I first moved to the city, I invested in Jolie's viral filtered showerhead and haven't looked back. Especially in larger cities, different minerals and water compositions can make your hair dry, rough, and dull while inflaming your scalp and skin.
After switching out my rusty showerhead with Jolie's, I don't think my skin has ever felt better. Now that winter is settling in and our scalps and bodies are more sensitive to the dry weather, opt for this balancing showerhead for your friend (or for you!).
Best gift for the host:
One of the most daunting tasks of getting a place all to yourself is picking out cute dishware and serving trays. If your friend has exquisite taste and an eye for all things elevated, they'll probably appreciate this jaw-dropping coupe glass set perfect for martinis with their friends or post-work mocktails. They're practically works of art—only this time, they serve a bit more purpose than simply looking pretty.
Best splurge gift:
If your friend is moving into a place on their own, chances are they either have a pet or are about to get one. If they're a sucker for animals and cute décor, the options are quite slim: Pet accessories and necessities aren't exactly chic. But after scouring the internet for the best, elevated-looking pet supplies that double as chic furniture, I think I've discovered the holy grail of all things furry friends: Fable's game-changing crate.
Although this comes at a steeper price than most other dog crates on the market, you really feel the quality. Fable's crate is practically the Birkin of dog crates. After testing it out firsthand with Pistachio, a 30-pound French Bulldog, I have to admit it looks exquisite. Not only is he a fan, but so is my friend, who ran to order her own.
Best personalized gift:
If you're looking to give your friend something a little more special than usual, these personalized "Stolen from" matches are the ideal gift. Not only to they commemorate your friend's first adult step into having a place of their own, but they're an adorable conversation starter when handed out at dinner parties or wine nights.
Best practical gift:
I knew I was an adult when all of my friends and I wanted Dyson vacuums instead of Dyson Airwraps. After testing and trying the brand's flagship cordless vacuum, I can't lie—the hype is justified. The brand's latest Gen5detect model is by far one of the most technically advanced home gadgets on the market. Plus, compared to my big, bulky old hand-me-down bag vacuum cleaner I bought as a freshman in college, the Dyson Gen5detect just looks better. No longer do I have dusty corners and hard-to-reach areas under my couch. If your friend is a neat freak like me, they will be over the moon for this gift.
Best gift for the homebody:
I've been using my Hatch alarm every single evening and morning since getting it in the mail a few weeks ago and, not going to lie, I think it's changed my life. I think I might be a 5:30 a.m riser now thanks to the sunrise lamp feature. Plus, the calming sleep settings let me start and end my day in peace. If you're looking to gift your new homeowner friend the gift of rest and relaxation to start 2024 right, look no further.
Shop more home gifts:
If your friend loves small luxuries, opt for this Loewe candle that doubles as a beautiful pop of color for any living space.
This ikebana flower frog will instantly elevate your friends homemade Trader Joes flower arrangements.
The ideal throw-and-go catchall dish for keys or loose change on the way in.
If your friend has an in-unit washer and dryer, they should consider themselves lucky. Make them even more spoiled with this cult-classic, best-selling laundry detergent that smells divine.
After seeing this embroidered tablecloth on TikTok, I've got to say, if my friends got this for me when I moved in, I would simply pass away.
This adorable bud vase is perfect for your quirky friend who loves single-stemmed roses or tulip arrangements.
I have this diffuser in the white stone version, and yep, I can affirm it's just as good as the internet says it is.
These adorable ceramic mugs will make your friend's morning selfies look that much chicer.
No fashion home would be complete without one of the iconic catwalk books. If your friend loves Miuccia, look no further than this edition chronicling all things Prada.
It feels like anyone who's anyone wants this iconic skateboard art piece courtesy of Yoshimoto Nara and the MoMA Design Store. More than likely, you've seen it on TikTok— and so has your stylish friend. Surprise them with this jaw-dropping art piece.
Although I'm not sure if this bowl serves any purpose, it sure does make a space look 10 times cooler and richer.
If your friend is going to get up for a glass of water in the middle of the night, at least have them do it in style courtesy of this elevated bedside carafe set.
If you get this mirror for your loved one, I promise you they will never live it down.
Ana Escalante is an award-winning journalist and Gen Z editor whose work ranges from dissecting size inclusivity at fashion week to discussing how American Girl Doll meme accounts are the the answer to society's collective spiral. She's covered it all: Queen Elizabeth II's corgis, Roe v. Wade frontline protests, and the emergence of jorts (or jean shorts for the uninitiated). At Who What Wear, Ana is responsible for delivering smart, insightful, personality-driven shopping guides and trend features for a digital-first generation.Before joining Who What Wear, Ana was Glamour magazine's editorial assistant, where she focused on daily news and special packages, including leading the brand's 2022 Met Gala coverage. For more than half a decade, she has covered style, beauty, and digital culture for publications such as Paper magazine, Harper's Bazaar, Vogue Japan, and Allure, among others. Ana has been called a rising star in media by publications such as Nylon and Teen Vogue. (Her mother, meanwhile, calls her "the coolest person" she knows.)
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