The Trendiest and Best Home Decor Gifts You Can Buy — Starting at Just $10
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The year might be 2024, but according to trends experts and trendsetters, our homes are about to go back to the ’70s, y’all. If you’re looking for some of the best home decor gifts, it’s time to get groovy. According to Pinterest and its trends report — which uses data from billions of searches each month to come up with predicted trends — kitschy home decor is about to take over. “We're seeing this trend of boldness come through,” says Sydney Stanback, global trends and insights lead at Pinterest. “A return to the old in a fun new way. It’s so in your face; there’s nothing shy about it.”
Think neon-colored coffee makers, food-shaped rugs, acrylic, neon, or metallic everything — that’s what this resurgence is all about. According to Stanback, different generations are leaning into this theme of boldness, especially Gen Z. She said 2024 aesthetics will be all about “having a bold take on different aspects of your life, whether it’s fashion, beauty, or how you want to decorate your home. It’s been a turbulent few years, so seeing this bold take moving into next year is very encouraging.”
So, how does one incorporate these trends into finding a fabulous home decor gift? Well, you can start literally and find a mirrorball-shaped planter. Or, you can take it upon yourself to find some home essentials in bold and bright hues that your giftee will love. Gerard also advises searching for funky prints, like retro waves and groovy flowers, to bring your recipient joy.
If you need some more help, we’ve got you: We’ve gathered up some supremely trendy home decor gifts (starting at just $10) that they’ll love.
Bathtub Soap Dish
Has anything ever been more on the nose than these bathtub-shaped soap dishes? The quirky little holders look so nostalgic and actually have great use to them since they’ll prevent any gunky build-up from forming on your sink or tub edge. We also recommend storing jewelry, Q-tips, or smaller toiletries in these dishes.
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Retro Radio Shape Tissue Cover Box
Nope, not a radio. This ol’ thing is a tissue cover box that makes music from an otherwise boring home essential. The cute retro cover comes in three fun colors and looks so charming in kitchens or bedside tables. Who knew tissues could be so cool?
Egg Bath Mat
The perfect bath mat doesn’t exi— never mind. This sunny-side-up egg mat is precisely the kitschy decor piece your giftee needs in their home. It’s under $25 but will certainly bring some laughs and sunshine to their bathroom or even the kitchen sink area, even on rainy days.
Acrylic Shelves for Wall Storage
Somehow, if you find the right shelving, it can transform a space from meh to HELLO! These bold acrylic shelves are the perfect example of an enticing piece of decor that your giftee will obsess over.
The set of four comes with pre-drilled holes so they won’t have to get too down and dirty with assembly, and they can each hold 8 pounds of books, photos, or knickknacks. (If you’re gifting this, include a framed picture of you and the recipient. That way, they’ll have no choice but to hang it up in their home.)
Iris Apfel Birds of A Feather Green and Peach Rug
Our editors love Ruggable for its many eccentric washable rugs. This bird style is screaming grandparent’s living room (in the best way). It’s a quirky centerpiece that dresses up a drab kitchen in no time.
Senior Editor Summer Cartwright has an area rug from the brand and recommends getting a tufted finish for added comfort. “It’s so soft, but the thickness doesn't hinder any of its machine-washable capabilities.”
Anyone, from your in-laws to your little sibling, would likely love a new runner to enhance their home.
Disco Ball Planter
I’m not saying that your Swiftie friend needs this disco ball-shaped plant holder. I’m saying that they deserve this disco ball-shaped plant holder (the Mirrorball stans know what I mean).
Porcelain Floral Plates
Nothing is more ’70s than a set of porcelain plates. These floral ones exude a groovy dinner in Mom’s (or Grandma's) kitchen. The set of eight petite plates is perfect for dessert time, whether you’re serving up a group or enjoying some goodies with the family.
Double-Walled French Press
It’s not enough to have a coffee maker that crafts up delicious brews anymore; you have to find one for your giftee that also looks as good as it works. This gorgeous French press is just as much a piece of decor thanks to its bold color and artistic, old-school shape.
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Vintage Petals Glasses
If you’re looking for a present to give a friend who always hosts dinner parties at their place, this set of glasses will be a home run. The four-piece gift had that trendy vintage feel to it and comes in an adorable pink color that any Barbie fan would love.
Retro Drip Filter Coffee Machine
I know we just mentioned coffee makers above, but this home decor gift is for a recipient who needs their morning nectar fast and in huge supply. The drip machine can craft up to 10 cups at once, plus it has an auto-start capability that can align with their alarms. Imagine waking up to fresh coffee. Now that’s a good gift.
Lowdown Locker
If your friend or family member is moving into a new home, gift them a piece from Mustard Made to prove that even storage units can be beautiful.
The Lowdown locker comes in vibrant colors like the pictured yellow and works great as a TV stand like our Senior Editor Summer Cartwright uses it for. “It's a cool-looking piece of furniture that holds SO much more than you'd think.”
Mini Ceramic Globe Table Lamp
In case you didn’t see the under-$10 price tag of this mini lamp, we’d like to call that out off the bat. In addition to its affordability, this extremely giftable light comes in eight colors. There’s also an option to buy an 18-pack for just over $150 if your giftee has a lot of rooms in dire need of some light.
Silver Vase
Does this remind you of someone? Perhaps a queen? More specifically, THE Queen Bee?
Metalic decor pieces are all the rage this year, according to Stanback from Pinterest. “With the Renaissance Tour and Beyoncé encouraging people to wear silver in attendance, that definitely trickled outside of the tour... A lot of Gen Z and millennials are driving hot metal aesthetics into their own home.”
If you’re searching for a home decor gift for a Bey fan, it’s safe to say this set of vases is more than ideal.
Jellyfish Lamp
The fact that jellyfish are trending in home decor is something most of us did not have on our Bingo cards (if you did, props!), but seeing how cute this sea creature-inspired lamp is, it makes sense. The green and blue hues combined with gemstone-like tentacles are truly gorgeous. This would make a great gift for your creative best friend who moved into their new space.
Brown Stripe Arch Wall Decal
If your giftee lives in an apartment or rental unit, this removable decal would be a stellar present. It has a funky retro shape to it that looks great when laid against corners, shelves, or doors.
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