The holidays are upon us, which means it’s time to do one of two things. A: Get really excited because you’re great at giving gifts, or B: Get really stressed out because gift giving is not exactly your love language.  

If you belong to Group B, have no fear. We know not everyone is born with those creative intuitions. As interior designers, we have our pulse on the most useful and tasteful additions to the modern household. It just so happens that these items tend to make perfect holiday gifts. 

Without further ado, here are some seriously cool, design-oriented gifts for the special people in your life this holiday season:

Our 2024 Holiday Gift Guide

For the Family-Style Chef

Made of graphite, this Staub braiser is your go-to pan for everything from pastas to soups to fish to sautéed vegetables. Give it a few tries, you’ll be using it every night. Bonus: it looks beautiful and will go great in your friend’s kitchen. 

For the Hard-Working Stress Ball

Sleep troubles are so common these days. This holiday season, reach deep into your friends’ hearts with this Loftie alarm clock that plays a variety of soothing sounds to help you sleep peacefully. We could all use a good night’s sleep, right?

For the Host of the Party

Created by an award-winning designer, the Terra Bar Cabinet and Wine Cooler allows you to showcase your wine collection and offer the functionality of a bar with stylish minimalism. Perfect for someone who loves wine but doesn’t want to deal with having a full-scale bar in their house. 

For the Pseudo-Wine Enthusiast 

Whether you’re entertaining guests or potential clients, this Super Smart Mini Fridge is for anyone who always wants to have a cool beverage on hand. Not sure if you’re prepared for tonight’s event? Just check the accompanying app to see exactly what’s inside your fridge. 

For the Music Snob

The classic record player has officially been modified for the 21st century. Anthropologie’s Crosley Voyageradds real character to any room, and the suitcase look is sleek but vintage at the same time. 

For the Intellectual Entertainer 

Comprised of more than 400 classic and contemporary recipes, The New York Times Essential Book of Cocktails will keep guests entertained with engaging essays from some of the biggest names in New York City’s legendary nightlife scene. 

For the Fragrance Lover

Nothing sets the mood like a good scent. Attached to your wall like an outlet, the Pura 4 fills your home with clean, healthy scents whenever you program it to. The device even adjusts its intensity to the size of the room, making sure the scent isn’t too strong or too faint for your guests. 

There you have it, your work is basically done. We suggest you get on it before these hot ticket items are no longer available!