8 Gorgeous Gifts for Anyone on Your List This Year (Home Stagers Buy Them Again and Again!)

Decorative trays are the gift that keeps on giving because they’re so versatile. “Whether being used to create a vignette on a coffee table or to add some warmth to a bland kitchen, a beautiful tray with some gorgeous texture can be the perfect addition to any space,” says Joey Napierkowski, owner and lead creative at Joseph William Interiors & Events. He prefers the Georgia Graphic Wood Tray from West Elm.

Give the gift of comfort with a chunky knit throw blanket this year. Adam Bocik, managing director of Divine Home & Office, uses blankets in nearly every staging project the company does because they bring in the cozy feel without being too personal of a statement. “They're around $40-80, work in any room from bedrooms to reading nooks, and buyers always comment on how inviting they make the space feel,” Bocik says. “They make any space feel more finished and comfortable, which is exactly what both stagers and homeowners need.”

For a gift that’s an instant conversation piece, Sean Swain, owner and room designer at Detroit Furnished Rentals, suggests giving a custom neon sign this holiday season. “The reason I keep coming back to neon signs is simple,” he says. “They solve the lighting and decor problem simultaneously. In our older lofts with exposed brick and wood beams, a well-placed neon sign creates ambience while serving as a conversation piece. I've given smaller versions as housewarming gifts to friends, and they always end up being the focal point of their living rooms or home offices.”

Lauren Andersen, founder and creative director at SEN Creative, loves gifting salt and pepper shakers that bring joy to her loved ones. Her favorites are the bird-themed ones from Ichendorf Milano. “These always make me smile and add a little whimsy to the table,” she says.

Charcuterie boards are having a moment and have been for quite some time — so be like Michelle Minch, the home stager and chief design officer at Moving Mountains Design, and gift your loved one a charcuterie cutting board. “You can expand the gift (and price) by adding some small bowls for wet ingredients, a cheese knife set, and a package of pretty cocktail napkins,” she says.

Krisztina Bell, founder of No Vacancy Home Staging, loves to give out Hulken wheeled tote bags as gifts, either in the small or medium size. They’re easy to handle and, she says, great to use for design projects, travel, and grocery runs. Plus, you can get them in fab metallic colors.

Add some greenery to your loved one’s home with a fun potted plant. Wendy Glaister, CEO and founder of Glaister Interiors, says this is one of her go-to gifts. She usually opts for a fern or elegant flowering plant. “A little bit of green instantly elevates a space, and it’s a gift that continues to grow and bring joy long after the moment has passed,” Glaister says. “During the holidays, I often buy a potted orchid. They are elegant, the flowers last for a long time even if you do not have a green thumb, and they bring a sense of calm and beauty to any home.”

Barbara Brock, founder and CEO of Barbara Brock, gives a gift that makes scents — a scented diffuser. “I find recipients love this for their home,” she says. “It’s not something people will purchase for themselves but when gifted, they are very appreciative.” This reed diffuser from Quince has a delicious combination of bergamot and basil.