The Brummell Christmas Gift Guide 2022: for the home

These pretty and practical buys are perfect for the homebird, or the friend with a keen eye for design

Art and Design 6 Dec 2022

Brummell Christmas Home Guide

Brummell Christmas Home Guide

 

BOXING CLEVER

We all know that Globe-Trotter makes beautiful, handcrafted luggage that’s recognised the world over, but did you know that the British heritage brand also produces storage boxes in the style of its iconic trunks? These limited-edition storage boxes designed in collaboration with Bella Freud will earn you oodles of “cool” points. Globe-Trotter Bella Freud large storage box, £695; globe-trotter.com

 

SCENT-SATIONAL

For the person who really loves scented candles, this limited-edition 1.5kg behemoth from perfume maison Diptyque is a must. The sultry black wax and enamelled terracotta holder – speckled with real gold – is a work of art, and the scent of just-picked blackcurrants and rose is unexpected and refreshing. Diptyque Baies/Berries limited-edition candle, £300; diptyqueparis.com

 

HOT WATER

The late, great Virgil Abloh designed this limited-edition kettle for Alessi as a playful spin on the company’s bestselling 9093 kettle – topped with a basketball player in motion. Alessi 3909 Kettle, £180; alessi.com

FILE AWAY

We love the industrial chic style of this versatile mini storage unit in eye-catching Cardinal Red, designed by British heritage furniture makers Bisley. Fern mini bedside locker, £189; bisley.com

 

SPEAK UP

Want to really push the boat out this Christmas? Invest in KEF’s groundbreaking LS60 speakers. Celebrating 60 years of sound innovation, these sculptural, streamlined speakers connect to any home audio device and allow you to stream from any source. LS60 Wireless HiFi speakers, £6,000; uk.kef.com

PLATE UP

These beautiful hand-painted dinner plates are a modern twist on traditional ceramics. Designed by award-winning interior designer Nina Campbell and made in Portugal, they make an elegant gift for the friend who loves nothing more than hosting dinner parties. Nina Campbell dinner plates, £67.50 each; shop.ninacampbell.com

 

CURVES AND EDGES

Magazine racks may seem like an old fashioned, even obsolete object, but once you set sights on Krill Design’s abstract Falesia magazine holder, you’ll want one immediately. The unique curves are inspired by the rocky peaks of the Amalfi coast and the eco-friendly design is made from recovered lemon peels. Yes, really. Krill Design Falesia rocky magazine holder, £172; krilldesign.net

 

LIGHT UP

Fancy re-creating the effortlessly chic interiors of the Soho House group in your own home? Well, now you can with the private members’ club’s very own homeware range. Our pick is this elegant marble lamp topped with a white glass orb with antique brass detailing. Soho Home Sylvia table lamp, £275; sohohome.com

 

IT’S A JUNGLE OUT THERE

New year, new rug? They may be simple, but rugs can instantly transform a room. Why not invest in one from French rug and textile house Pinton? Jumping on the jungle trend but with an abstract twist is this fabulous Amazonia I in two distinctive colourways. Amazonia 1 rug, POA; pinton1867.com

TABLE TALK

These ingenious folding tables from Italian furniture company Acerbis were originally created in 1989 by the late design polymath Vico Magistretti. Now the design, which was inspired by broom handles and can lay flat affixed to the wall, has been remastered for the 2020s. Florian folding table, from £836; acerbisdesign.com

SMART COLLECTORS
No wine connoisseur is complete without a special place to store their precious collection. With a sleek stainless-steel design, LG SIGNATURE Wine Cellar offers optimal preservation technology and a timeless aesthetic. Impress your guests by showing some of its smart features such as the voice-activated commands or the under-shelf LED lighting to underline your best vintages. LG SIGNATURE Wine Cellar, £6.999,99; lg.com