Melbourne's best homewares gifts

Spark some joy with these thoughtful homeware gifts. From scents and stationery to lush green house plants.

Iconic Marimekko poppy mug, $38

To brighten up the day, start with the essentials. Like a brand-new coffee cup. For the latest contemporary homewares, see the range at Make Designed Objects. The Unikko mug features Marimekko’s signature red poppies, and can be safely used in the oven, microwave, freezer or dishwasher.

Chilli bottle, $129

Your homemade chilli oil deserves a better home than that old pickle jar. Spice up your drizzling with this quirky piece from Maison Balzac. Available at Incu, the bottle is adorned in tiny red chillies crafted from glass. You'll never mix it up with your olive oil again.

Craft Victoria's fluted cup, from $77

Everyone knows a person can never have too many mugs, so they might just be the perfect gift. Check out Craft Victoria, which offers unique creations from around the state. There’s nothing boring about Melbourne-based potter Terunobu Hirata’s fluted cup. Inspired by Japanese Oribe-style pottery, this glazed stoneware is a work of art.

Art prints and posters, from $19.95

Sure, you probably can't afford a Yayoi Kusama original. But a poster? You can pick one up with change from a twenty at the NGV Design Store! Browse the stunning range of iconic art prints and limited edition posters. Think The Great Wave, Albert Namatjira's Ghost Gums and David Shrigley pieces that will put a smile on your face every time you walk past.

Recycled plastic stool, $465

This Danish designer is turning recycled household and industrial waste plastic into something playful and bold. Simon Legald's Bit stool from District is the ultimate home design workhorse. Suitable for indoors and outdoors, use it as a side table, extra seating or a fun plant stand. It comes in a huge range of shapes and colours to mix, match and stack for extra impact.

Queen Victoria Women's Centre Shop bundle boxes, from $30

Can't quite decide on the perfect gift for that someone special? Why not grab a bundle of thoughtful and practical gifts at Queen Victoria Women's Centre Shop? We're talking, candles with beautiful Australiana scents, chocolates, funky socks, hand crafted mugs and more.

Natural pillow perfume, from $36

Gift a peaceful night’s sleep with pillow perfume from Essensorie. Its notes of lavender, cedarwood and zingy pink grapefruit inspire snoozy sighs of delight. While many commercial scents are full of chemical nasties, this handmade spray is 100 per cent natural. Good for them, good for the planet, and the amber glass bottle can be refilled too.

Folia's indoor plants, from $11

If you're stumped on what to get your friends, you can never go wrong with a potted buddy. Folia House offers interesting and beautiful options, including an entire range of low-light, beginner friendly plants. Perfect for apartment living, these elegant plants are have a hardy edge.

Chic and trendy lamps, from $129

For an instant lift in any room, add some atmospheric lighting. Dwell specialises in trending styles that will last the test of time. This Moon Table Lamp has a cool retro-inspired design and comes in bold black metal. Or grab a cute portable LED lamp. It's designed for indoor and outdoor spaces and it's USB rechargeable.

Quirky and cute plant pots, from $5

Know someone that needs to level up their indoor plant game? Gift them these very cute planter pots from Spoilt Gift & Homewares. They can plant vibrant seasonal flowers, bookshelf-style cacti, or magnificent monsteras in these quirky and trendy planter pots. Check out the extensive range for a great gift for any plant lover.

Il Paprio's Italian journal, from $75

Grab one of Il Papiro’s gorgeous journals for that someone special to write out their goals, thoughts and more. Handmade in Florence, just looking at an exquisite marbled cover range lifts the mood. From the cover’s traditional marbling technique, to the high-quality ivory pages between, each one is unique.

Luxurious glass candles, from $69.95

Gift your loved one with instant serenity. We recommend a luxe scented candle from Make Designed Objects. Try this glass votive by Skandinavisk, which will fill a mid-sized room with fragrance for 50 hours. With Norwegian fjords and fruitylicious orchards it's the ideal candle.

Akari lamps, from $735

Add a soft and whimsical glow to your home with an iconic Akari paper lamp. These functional sculptures are handmade in a family-run workshop in Japan. Head to Saloon Store in Curtin House to find four different styles made with delicate washi paper and bamboo.

Iconic Melbourne art, from $455

Pick up awesome artwork from Outre Gallery this festive season and be named the coolest gift giver. Like the strokes of genius by American artist Shag, renowned for colourful retro party scenes. But the limited-edition Shag print we love best is his take on an Australian icon. He’s pumped up the fun in John Brack’s 1955 painting, Collins St, 5pm.