Top gifts for the home this Christmas

You don’t need to spend a fortune to embellish your home. There are plenty of pretty and cosy finishing touches that will make all the difference. You can’t go wrong with a scented candle from TKMaxx or a trinket tray from Urban Outfitters. Flying Tiger is full of great decorative items like this decorative jar, as is Primark with this cactus bath mat.

Whether they’re maximalists or minimalists, there is something to suit all decorating tastes on Oxford Street. We really like this mirror from H&M, this decorative woven scallop bowl from Matalan, this striped cushion from M&S and this framed The Wizard of Oz print from HMV.

There’s no denying that those dark winter days can be a bit draining, so why not cheer them up a bit with a pretty lamp? Try this lantern-style floor lamp from Urban Outfitters, this green ceramic table lamp from M&S, this modern chandelier floor light from John Lewis or, for something a little tongue-in-cheek, this banana lamp from Selfridges.

Food and drink are all the more enjoyable when served beautifully, so we’ve rounded up some elegant tableware, glassware and dining accessories for you. Serve lemonade or cocktails in this squiggle glass jug, cheese on this marble serving platter, salt & pepper in these pear-shaped shakers and tea and coffee in these double wall mugs.

There’s a reason we’ve come to depend on technology so much, it makes life so much easier. Take this record player for example, which not only looks nice, but plays your vinyl, and lets you convert your classic albums to digital MP3 files via a USB connection. Dyson’s Hot+Cool Jet Focus Fan is an investment, but will heat or cool your house no matter the season. You won’t be able to live without the new Google Nest Mini, which does everything from give you the latest weather and news updates, to plan your day with calendar reminders and alarms, and answer all your burning questions. If budget is no issue, we love Samsung’s Frame TV, which not only shows you all your favourite shows and films in the highest quality, but showcases beautiful art when in rest mode.

Whether they’re hardcore bakers or like to make their meals quick and easy, there’s a kitchen gadget for everyone. Air Fryers are now the third most used cooking method in the UK, so if they haven’t got one already, the Morphy Richards air fryer is a good place to start. Coffee lovers will no doubt love this Sage Barista bean-to-cup machine, while you can’t go wrong with a good toaster (incidentally the UK’s most used kitchen appliance). If they want to learn to cook something new in the New Year, why not try this pasta maker as well?

A new piece of furniture could not only be useful, but very beautiful too, and you don’t need to spend a fortune either. We love these nesting side tables from Matalan, this rattan bench from Primark, this chic green boucle Ottoman from TK Maxx and this art pop folding chair from Selfridges.