Lifestyle -- 7 hours ago
What to buy for the homebody in your life
An indispensable gift guide to natty homewares for this season and beyond
- Words: Gentleman's Journal
There are few better moments in the festive season than returning home; to warmth, to ritual, to the gentle clink of glasses and the soft thrum of familiar comforts. And so, this Christmas, we’ve curated a guide to the gifts that elevate that experience: pieces that sharpen the senses, soothe the soul, and bring a touch of refinement to every room. From analogue audio marvels to beautifully engineered kitchen tools, from page-turners for the reading nook to objets d’art for the living room, here is everything the modern gentleman should hope to find under the tree.
For the audio aficionado
For those who believe home is best accompanied by a soundtrack, few gifts resonate quite like these. The Majik LP12 turntable from Glaswegian craftsmen, Linn, brings all the poetry of vinyl into the present day, its precision-engineered design, spinning records with the warmth and depth that only true commitment to the sound can deliver. For a more contemporary centrepiece, Ruark’s R410 Music System blends mid-century charm with cutting-edge streaming technology (the sort of all-in-one marvel that looks as good as it sounds). And for the man who prefers his music to move with him, the Px8 S2 McLaren Edition from Bowers & Wilkins offers wireless listening of rare calibre, pairing British acoustic mastery with the sleekness of the supercar world. Together, they form an ensemble as refined as any festive playlist.
For the home library
A properly stocked bookcase is a portrait of its owner, and these three titles will enrich any gentleman’s shelves. Jeremy King’s Without Reservation: Lessons From a Life in Restaurants is a memoir full of charm and candour, charting a life spent shaping the great dining rooms of London. Assouline’s James Bond Cars, meanwhile, is a glossy tribute to Britain’s most iconic automotive export, and a celebration of gadgets, glamour and high-octane storytelling. Finally, Debrett's Guide for the Modern Gentleman offers an indispensable compendium of savoir-faire, covering sartorial guidance, dining etiquette, travel, grooming and the art of living well in the 21st century. Together, they make for a reading corner that’s part education, part escapism, and entirely essential for the modern man of taste.
For the culinary enthusiast
For the heart of the home, only the best will do — and this trio brings craftsmanship to every countertop. The HORL Scissors are a study in German precision, turning humble kitchen prep and daily cutting into something closer to artistry with their peerless sharpness and balance. An X-Caps Coffee Machine from illy adds a ritualistic start to each morning, delivering barista-level brews from a sculptural, compact form. And for a touch of pure indulgence, Louis XIII’s ‘Light of Time’ Cup and Saucer transform even the simplest sip into ceremony — a porcelain ode to heritage and refinement. It’s the kitchen elevated to its most elegant, generous self.
For the ‘tech bro’
Even the most traditional home deserves a little futuristic flair, and this year’s must-have gadgets are both powerful and beautifully considered. Chillblast’s Vand Ryzen 9 RTX 5090 Water Cooled Creator PC is a powerhouse designed for visionaries who want their creative worlds rendered with breathtaking speed and uncompromising clarity. The Epson Lifestudio Portable Smart Projector brings cinematic scale to any wall, wrapped in warm oak detailing that makes technology feel natural once more. And for those seeking movement and mindfulness (and perhaps looking to avoid a January detox), the TechnoGym Artis Run Treadmill delivers first-class fitness engineering with a sleek silhouette worthy of any home gym or wellness suite. Together, they make the home a place not just of comfort, but of capability.
In the bedroom
In the sanctuary of the bedroom, luxury becomes a quiet art form. The Felix Bacchus Bed Set from Savoir turns sleep into an experience - a masterpiece of tailoring, texture and restful design. Jo Malone’s Cypress & Grapevine Scented Candle adds an aromatic layer of calm, infusing the room with woody warmth and gentle botanical notes. And for the gentleman who appreciates the finer details of accessorising, Rapport London’s Heritage Watch Box offers the perfect resting place for treasured timepieces. It’s a trio that transforms bedtime into a ritual worth savouring.
When ‘sitting soft’
The living room is where memories are shared, where stories are told, and where the gifts you choose should feel as characterful as the space itself. Asprey’s Meander Ashtray is sculptural and stately, an object that elevates any coffee table. Alexandra Llewellyn’s Vortex Marquetry Backgammon Set brings craftsmanship and play together in hypnotic swirls of woodwork, turning a classic game into a piece of functional art. And Sonic Editions’ 1964 24 Hours of Le Mans Framed Print adds a shot of vintage adrenaline to the walls, capturing the romance and grit of motorsport’s golden era. These are gifts that settle beautifully into the rhythm of the home.
In the end, the best gifts are those that linger long after the wrapping is gone, items that enrich the home not just with beauty, but with intention, story and craft. Each piece here has been chosen to bring a little more ceremony to the everyday, a little more pleasure to the familiar corners of domestic life. Because at Christmas, home is not just where you are, it’s how you live.
Want more gift guides? These are the best Christmas presents for adventurers…
