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Christmas 2015: 11 best gifts for home
Give a conversation-starting gift for the home this festive season
From cosy wool throws and geometric-patterned cushions to versatile chairs and stand-out lighting, we've found special pieces for spaces big and small.
1. Melin Tregwynt Navy St David's Cross wool throw: £175, Liberty
A modern spin on a traditional Welsh pattern, all wrapped up in luxurious lambswool.
2. Cosmic Doughnut screen print: £330, Material
Lose yourself in this gorgeously trippy four-colour print by Heretic Studio, a signed edition of 10.
3. Joules Hare side plate: £8.95, Unique and Unity
A gift that will have pet lovers smiling from ear to ear.
4. Alessi Mediterraneo fruit holder: £57, Alessi
Coral-like metal fronds make this fruit bowl a work of art.
5. Muuto Gloria candlestick: £59, Houseology
A suitably modern centrepiece for those who like to keep table decorations minimal.
6. Stack vase trio: £75, LSA International
Stack them up or arrange side by side. Each glass vase is handmade.
7. Astrid Chevron green photo frame: £16, Oliver Bonas
Hand polished tiles in fine bone should earn this frame a place on the mantelpiece.
8. Rubik printed silk cushion: £45, Nitin Goyal
Nitin Goyal’s love of global crafts and fine materials inform the exotic look of his home textiles.
9. Vetro floor lamp: £139, Made
Like buds on a branch, opal glass bulbs adorn the central stem of this organically-inspired lamp.
10. Owl & Otter clock: £45, Not On The High Street
Brighton-based Owl & Otter laser-cut their wood products, then sand and finish them by hand.
11. Midas chair: £125, Rockett St George
Midas has a glamorous touch and is versatile too: use it as a dining, occasional or outdoor chair.