Gifts for Interior Designers and Interior Design Lovers

If you have an interior design enthusiast in your life, you probably know that shopping for them can be easier said than done. It's hard to know what to gift someone who has a passion for re-imaging their space — after all, chances are that they would rather pick the artwork out for their walls themselves than have you choose it. The good news is, though, designers are all about the details, so you can never go wrong with gifting them the little things that bring their space to life and enhance everyday life.

Here is our gift guide for someone who loves interior design:

1. Design coffee table books.

If they love design, chances are that they love a good coffee table book — and the best part is, you can never have too many, making coffee table books a tried-and-true gift for any design lover. From fool-proof classics (AD 100, The Interior Design Handbook) to a few of this year's best new releases (How to Live With Objects, Jungalow: Decorate Wild,) you'll be sure to win them over.

2. Designer must-haves & elevated essentials.

Elevated decorating essentials can make the perfect gift for your designer-lover friend, from the traveling steamer everyone's talking about to the cutest apron perfect for storing everything on install days. These gifts are equal parts thoughtful, practical, and fun. Plus, these are the type of gifts that can make great stocking stuffers!

3. Well-designed games.

It's no secret that games make great gifts, and if anyone on your gifting list would appreciate a well-designed game, it's your interior-design loving friend. These games are so pretty that they can keep them out and display them all year, and they are perfect for colder months of indoor activities and entertaining guests. We love the colors on this wooden checkers set, and the details on this adorable set of playing cards by artist Sacha Floch Poliakoff.

4. Decor and just-for-fun items.

While gifting decor to your design friend can feel like a gamble, the little things can make a big difference if you're familiar with their style. From custom-embroidered dinner napkins to Ultrafragola Mirror-inspired notecards, and a few things from the latest and greatest designer collaborations, these gifts will surely be remembered by an interiors lover.

5. Ambiance-creating products.

It's the season for cozying up and creating ambiance in the home, which is why gifting something that ignites the senses is always a good idea for your favorite homebody. Candles, cozy blankets, and ambient lighting are all pretty fool-proof gifts while the weather outside is frightful. This Rechargeable Wick Lantern turns on with the touch of a finger, making it the best companion for cold winter nights, and Vitruvi’s latest essential oil diffuser can move with you wherever you go and is the best gift for scenting every corner of the home.