Who do you call when you are not sure what style of couch will fit best in your living room? We all have a friend who is passionate about home design. When your walls are bare and you are in need of new art, it is very helpful to have insight from someone who is skilled at interior decorating.
They know all the ways to make a small room feel spacious. For all the help that design-loving friends provide throughout the year, it is important to give them a gift that they will cherish this holiday season. In this article, we will talk about five gifts to give to the friend who loves home design.
1. Home Staging Certification
Nowadays, you can help your friend to get a home staging certification online. With a staging certification, your friend can begin making money by simply doing something they love. This certification walks step by step through the art and science of staging a home. For those who love interior decorating, this course is both fascinating and fun.
2. A Pocket-Sized Leather Bound Notebook
When your friend is a person who loves interior design, they can be inspired by anything. If your friend has a nice notebook on hand, they can quickly jot down the products and looks that they find inspiring. By keeping a running list of inspiration, they can quickly flex their creative muscles. There are many places that sell creative, well-designed notebooks. Check out your favorite local bookstore or boutique.
3. Pantone Color of the Year Box
Every year, Pantone announces their color of the year. Designers integrate these colors into the walls and accessories throughout homes and buildings. Annually, consider getting your design-loving friend a box that is themed with the color of the year. Pantone has mugs, cards, cups, bottles, and many other products that are colored accordingly. This year, the pantone color of the year is “classic blue”.
4. Book of Design
Consider getting your friend a coffee table book that is centered around design. From architecture to furniture, color to texture, designers love exploring the creativity of other artists. These books are inspiring to those who are passionate about home design. Some of the best books for designers include:
- Architectural Digest: A Century of Style
- Made for Living, by Amber Lewis
- Home Body, by Joanna Gaines
These books are known for sparking creativity and inspiring design.
5. Plants and Succulents
Most people that value home design enjoy the use of interior plants. Interior plants require little upkeep. You can purchase a little cactus, fiddle leaf tree, or other plants that are known to thrive indoors.
Summary
This season, give a gift to your friends that love interior design. Whether you choose to purchase a unique book or a funky plant, you can spark their creativity. Share your gratitude this holiday season by giving a gift to those that mean the most to you.