Finding the perfect gift for birthdays and special occasions can be delightful yet daunting, but the effort is well worth it. We’ve jumped into action to provide our take on the perfect home decor to gift, and sprinkled in expert tips to make your gift choice extra special. Join us as we delve into the world of homeware gift ideas.
Choosing the Best Home Decor to Gift
Why choose home decor over say a vintage bottle of wine or a trendy new candle? Choosing a home decor item to gift your best pal, favourite sibling or power couple who’ve just moved into their new house, is a surefire way to know that your present will get plenty of use. Choosing home decor as a gift provides the right amount of sentimentality and versatility. Home decor can boost your mental health, improve productivity, help personalise your space and provide comfort. Not only is this beneficial for the recipient, but it allows you to really personalise your gift choice.
Whether your special recipient has kept up with this year's home decor trends or needs some assistance in sprucing up their space, be sure that a home decor gift will show that you truly know them. Plus, it's a perfect reminder about you and a great conversation piece!
Drab to Fab: Expert Tips to Make Your Gift Stand Out
Personalise it: Reflect on events, major and minor, that the recipient has or is going through. Have they become obsessed with their at-home-bar? Have they just bought their new holiday home that could do with a little something to spruce it up? Have they just started their dream job and need a home office item? Personalising your gift according to your recipients life will really show that you’ve put a lot of effort and time into it.
Pair Form with Function: Choosing gifts that are not only stunning but practical for everyday life brings thoughtful design and sentimentality into a space. It allows you to make a positive impact and build a strong relationship with that special someone that will create memories for years to come.
Dare to Be Bold: Consider the style and colour scheme that your recipient has got going for themselves in their space. Use this as a guide to customise your gift. Think about the type of fabric and material that will suit their space. What colour pop will uplift and enhance their space? Be bold on their behalf. If you’re worried about clashing with their style, read our guide to mixing and matching styles here.
Quality over Quantity: We implore you to choose quality over quantity. South Africa is filled with local businesses that create locally produced high-quality homeware you won’t find in the big franchise stores. Not sure where to find them? Pop in “homeware stores near me” into your search bar and you’ll be well on your way. Say no to trendy mass-produced homeware and yes to locally-produced and entirely authentic homeware. Local really is lekker; this way you’ll be sure to be gifting a unique never-seen-before item that their neighbour down the road does not have!
Homeware Gift Ideas with ZAZAAN
Any gift, big or small, with the right intention behind it, will make a positive impact. Here are our essentials that we think make the perfect homeware gift:
Elevate Their Laundry Day
Has your favourite sibling finally fled the nest? Or has your newlywed couple just moved into their new home? A perfect gift idea for new homeowners is our artisanal laundry basket - The Box. Crafted locally, the Box features a sleek frame adorned with a linen bag secured by buttons. To add to its minimalist charm, the linen bag features swappable fabric from Skinny laMinx, introducing playful bursts of colour and texture.
Ag Skattie!
Whether your catch-ups with friends and family are filled with tears from laughter or as a result of a serious gossip session, uplift the mood and add a pop of colour into the snotty affair with The Skattie! An aesthetic tissue box that strays away from the usual black or white designs. Gifting this easy-to-use decor piece will no doubt uplift any kitchen, bedroom, bathroom or cloakroom.
Scatter Some Bold Texture
Crafted from the vibrant fabrics of the Tsonga culture, this home decor piece adds bold bursts of colour and texture to even the most neutral of spaces. Gifting our stunning Tsonga Scatter Cushions will take your special recipient on a visual journey through the breathtaking spectrum of nature-from the vast landscapes of the savannah veld, to the breathtaking sight of a lilac-breasted roller soaring through the bushveld. With a range of colours, personalise your gift set to match your recipients colour scheme at home.
Make Your Next Bouquet Bespoke
Why not pair your beautiful flower bouquet gift with our stunning Strelitzia Flower Vase. An unusual repurposed design, The Strelitzia is made, in collaboration with Salvage Sista, with recycled glass bottles and reclaimed timber wood or flooring from demolished sites. Show off your unique flower bouquet, or opt to show off a single Bird of Paradise flower or ornate pin cushion protea.
Activate Some Green Thumbs
What a perfect gift idea for the avid gardener and plant enthusiast-our very own avo planter, The Jilly. Made from recycled bottles, propagate an avocado tree in style and save the matchsticks for dinner dates and unexpected load shedding. Gift this functional decor piece to add a layer of interest to any space and elicit a smile from anyone who passes it.
ZAZAAN’s Unique Design Philosophy
With a focus on sustainable and ethical design practices and an aim to “closing the loop”, we pride ourselves in providing homemakers access to our curated collection of furniture. Originally designed for the homes of Sarah Watermeyer Design’s clients, ZAZAAN pieces are now curated specifically for homeowners and interior decorators. With special focus on creating custom pieces inspired by our vibrant country, be sure that purchasing ZAZAAN homeware will be the best gift to give.
Browse our online curated collection for more unique gift ideas or contact us to customise and make your gift truly special.