Holiday Gift Guide: Perfect Presents for the Home and Kitchen

It's that time of the year again—when you spend weeks agonising over the perfect holiday gifts to buy your nearest and dearest. Friends, family, and work colleagues are all lining up to give and receive perfect presents, and each year, it seems to get harder and harder to pick something unique. Fortunately, at Crate and Barrel, we've done the agonising for you and curated a fantastic list of gift ideas and perfect presents for this season. 

Gifts for the home

Rather than giving someone a present focused on them, why not broaden your horizons and look at gift ideas for the home? If you know the person well, their individual home décor preferences and interior design character are pretty easy to read, so you can choose something that fits in with their look. A gorgeous clay vase in a minimalist shape will fit in with a contemporary interior. Or try something a little more snuggly, like a faux fur throw they can curl up in on those movie nights.

Gifts for the kitchen

If your recipient is big on all things culinary, you have a vast selection of options from which to choose from our selection of kitchen gifts. A sleek, on-trend slate cheese board and a set of Japanese cheese knives are perfect for those post-dinner nibbles. A marble fruit bowl adds a splash of sophistication to a sideboard. Or buy them their next favourite mug they can cup with both hands as they sip a frothy hot chocolate. 

Gifts for coffee lovers

Talking of hot drinks, we all know at least one friend or family member who cannot function until they've had their morning coffee or tea. Pander to their caffeine cravings with coffee or tea gifts, such as a high-quality, quick-boil kettle, bistro-style mugs, or the ultimate luxury kitchen gift, a barista coffee maker. 

Gifts for wine and beer lovers 

These recipients are just as easy to buy for as coffee lovers. If they really know their Beaujolais from their Chianti, give them something that will allow them to indulge their passion in style. Carafes are back in style right now, especially those that capture the elegance of Scandinavian glass design. A wine aerator brings out the best in any bottle of wine. For beer lovers, how about a gorgeous copper ice tub to chill their beers for those summer BBQs? Check out our selection of wine and beer gifts.

Special gifts

One of the most memorable gifts you can give anyone is a memory to treasure. Capture that within a beautiful picture frame and you have something that will touch the heart of any recipient. Modern acrylic block frames not only look super stylish, they're tough enough to resist the occasional knock or bump, preserving that precious photo for years to come.

Gifts for bakers

If you're looking for a special gift for a cake connoisseur or a pastry perfectionist, baking gifts are always appreciated. A French marble rolling pin looks stylish and is super-functional, too. And no baker will ever refuse a collection of bakeware, especially if it's non-stick and super-sleek!

With so many gift ideas for the festive season on offer, we've put together a unique collection at Crate and Barrel to make choosing effortless. Check out our gift ideas today and put a smile on someone's face this festive season with a present they'll genuinely love.