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 decor and furnishings is uniquely 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 something this year for their brand-new home, look no further. I’ve compiled some of the most stylish home furnishing and decor 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.
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 hand wash that doubles as a decor 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-over.
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!).
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.
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 decor, the options are quite slim: pet accessories and necessities aren’t exactly the most 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 first-hand 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.
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.
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 as much as I am, they will be over the moon for this gift.
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 just 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.
Simply adorable.
This lighter case will be an instant hit with your stylish friend.
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 catch-all 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.
Not a want, but a need.
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.
Wine and cheese night, anyone?
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 is a lover of all this mother Miuccia, look no further than this edition chronicling all things Prada.
If Sandy says it is so, it is.
This match holder is so chic, it’s practically decor on its own.
A goregous pop of color is the key to great interior decorating.
It feels like anyone who’s anyone was 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.
Gothic, but make it chic.
Although I’m not sure if this bowl serves any purpose, it sure does make a space look ten 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.
What the napkins say.
Thee candle.
If you get this mirror for your loved one, I promise you they will never live it down.
