What is it about interiors in 2017? It’s like we all had brain snaps and are now so deeply obsessed with turning our homes into perfect nests of Instagrammable goodness that all we look at every night is Pinterest DIYs and the sale section of every homewares store, ever.
It’s a thing. And since Christmas is literally on our doorstep now, we thought we’d give you an official guide, by us, of the best pressies you can buy your mates who are obsessed with their pads as much as you are.
We’re all constantly inundated with responsibilities, and juggling life stuff can get preeeetty overwhelming at times. For all your mates who need a little help getting sorted, the Google Home Mini is the perfecto gift. This guy’ll give hands-free help in any room of the house. Get answers straight from Google, tackle your day, find out what the weather is… you can even control your TV and lights with your voice. It’s like having the power of Google with you wherever you go. Damn, you’ll probably want to buy a second one for yourself tbqh.
Linen bedding is a DREAM, and if any of your mates haven’t made the jump over yet from boring old cotton, the Chrissy hols are the time to force them. Sure, they’re kinda pricey – this is a gift you give your true BFF – but given how much time we all spend between the sheets, why not make them good sheets?
Kmart’s home range is still killing it, and the best bit is they haven’t jacked up their prices along with their designs. This woven bench is cheap as chips, has a bit of a mid-century vibe thanks to the colour of the legs, and would look perf in anyone’s lounge – plus it looks so extra all packaged up in its big box.
SUNNYLIFE CACTUS BOTTLE OPENER
There is literally no house on Earth that couldn’t do with another bottle opener. They’re never around when you need ’em, and that makes this novelty cactus one by Sunnylife even better – it’s bright green, it’s shaped like a cactus, and you’ll absolutely never lose it.
Byredo candles are the kind of scents everyone wants in their pad, and Altar is their festive offering this year. It’s a spin on the classic prayer candle, featuring ylang ylang and clove along with vetiver. Perfectly unisex and understated – give it to all your ~creative artist~ mates.
CAROLINE WALLS ‘AND THEN’ PRINT
Aussie artist Caroline Walls does the most striking works that focus on the female form. They’re legit art – none of this old-band-poster stuff (although there’s nothing wrong with those, tbh). If you’ve got a friend you need to suck up to this year, give them one of her works. They’re on the slightly spenno side but in terms of art, they’re super affordable.
You know what makes any room look eons better? A new rug. This is the perfect time to treat someone to one from somewhere affordable, like Ikea. This Tilst one has the added colour details to make it look way more pricey than it actually is. Hey! Give it to one of your housemates so you benefit from it, too. Life hacks 101, right?
No one can have too many plants, and the perfect plant for anyone who literally can’t keep greenery alive is a succulent. They’re pretty much un-killable. Little Succers make succulents into adorable tiny gifts with a bit of a tongue-in-cheek vibe.
