Someone you know probably needs a new garbage can or a dish drainer. Why not make it a pretty one?
No one is every really thrilled to receive (or give) a gift that is more workhorse than anything else. Unwrapping a box only to find a trash can instead of a four-foot-tall vase might be a scenario ripe for disappointment—but if it’s the sexiest trash can you’ve ever seen, well, maybe that changes things. Ahead, we rounded up a bunch of very practical home goods that are both design-forward and useful, perfect for the aesthete in your life (or just for you).
If your stepmother complains about the bed in the guest room, consider this mattress topper a gift for both of you.
Helix ErgoAlign Mattress Topper
This innovative 3 inch mattress topper is ideal for those with frequent lower back pain because it features a segment of ultra-dense foam beneath your midsection to provide additional support and pressure relief where you need it.
Everyone should (if they can) compost! Replace the plastic bag in the freezer full of vegetable scraps with this countertop caddy that genuinely does keep the stink and bugs at bay.
SimpleHuman Compost Caddy
Soft-seal lid allows organics to breathe, keeping odors like banana peels under control and pests like fruit flies away.
This is the sort of thing that you really don’t know you need until you have it—banish your colander!
3-Way Rice Washing Bowl & Colander
This innovative 3-Way Rice Washing Bowl & Colander features strategically placed drain holes and a sloped bottom, making it perfect for washing, soaking and straining uncooked rice and other foods. Crafted in Japan from 18-8 stainless steel, this versatile bowl seamlessly combines the functionality of a strainer and a washing bowl in one. Whether you're rinsing rice, preparing vegetables for a vibrant salad, or straining pasta, it caters to many cooking needs, as it frees up space in your kitchen. The 3-Way Rice Washing Bowl & Colandar measures 4.7h x 9.25"diam. Hand wash only.
Is a bidet seat a weird thing to get as a gift? Honestly, not really!
Toto Washlet KS6 Elongated Bidet Seat
Crafted for quiet luxury, the WASHLET KS6 pairs an elegant, sculpted silhouette with an intuitive remote — offering personalized cleansing, comfort, and spa-like luxury at the touch of a button.
Upgrade that grody squeeze bottle with an elegant solution for all your olive oil needs.
Holcomb Dripless Oil Can
Meet our dripless Oil Can which features an elongated spout that ensures an even and steady pour. Furthermore, the tip of the spout is hand-sharpened to cut through the oil's stream, reducing drips. Made of stainless steel, our Oil Can's refined silhouette protects against light and debris to keep the oil fresh.
Keep a little rechargeable light around and you’ll be ready for anything life throws at you. (This one has a little handle; carry it like a purse, why not.)
Wooj Cordless Camp Lantern
Initially inspired by the shape of water gourds and sake bottles, the Camp Lantern features a playful paracord sling handle, meant to encourage and highlight portability – hang it on a bedpost, take it on a picnic, or simply carry it with you around the house. Cordless unit is USB-C rechargeable, features three dim-to-warm brightness settings, and lasts for up to 80 hours between charge
A tall, sexy, garbage can in baby blue? Yes.
Brabantia NewIcon Step On Trash Can
This product has plenty of capacity for a busy family home. A great choice for the kitchen or your hobby room. The NewIcon step-on trash cans are not only iconic beauties, but they’re reliable workers too. Thanks to the unique soft-closure feature, the lid closes smoothly and very quietly.
In 2026, let’s all get wall clocks so that we can be 10 to 15 percent less involved with our phones. This is a good start.
Ferm Living Melt Wall Clock
The Melt Wall Clock is reimagined in supple burl wood, with a surrealist shape that appears to gently melt and shift. The fluid silhouette is made from FSC™ Mix-certified poplar burl veneer, bringing together sculptural softness and structural integrity for lasting expression.
Look, it might not feel great to buy someone a dish rack but it will feel wonderful when you see how happy they are after using this one just once.
Simplehuman Compact Steel Frame Dish Rack
A swivel spout quickly drains this compact dish rack made with a sleek stainless steel frame in a compact size to fit smaller spaces. Anti-residue coating prevents smudges and silicone caps hold dishes securely without scratching or chipping.
A wall sconce that casts light in many directions and also doesn’t require tearing into a wall to install? A dream. Best gift!
Gubi Multi-Lite Wall Lamp
GUBI’s Multi-Lite wall lamp is a wall-mounted version of the elegant lighting classic designed by Louis Weisdorf in 1972, known for its playful use of geometric forms. True to its name, the Multi-Lite wall lamp offers multiple shapes and lighting directions, thanks to its two rotating shades surrounding a cylindrical core. These adjustable shades allow the light to be directed upwards, downwards or to the sides, depending on your needs. The lamp’s arm rotates 180 degrees, and the inner shade can be tilted at a 90-degree angle. Originally produced by the Danish brand Lyfa, the Multi-Lite is a timeless metal lamp whose sculptural form adds a striking, atmospheric touch to a wide variety of interiors.
Your dented and rusty bakeware have done their duty; retire them and acquire this enameled steel set from East Fork.
East Fork Enamel Bakeware
Enamelware baking dishes that work hard and look good doing it. Available in three sizes: Small (baked brie, personal desserts), Medium (sides, casseroles for two, entryway catch-all) and Large (sheet cakes, baked pasta). Get the full set and you’re covered for just about anything.
Hang the Charmin from a holder that’s beautiful to look at.
Ferm Living Curvature Toilet Paper Holder
Curvature is a series of organically shaped accessories for the home that have been hand formed in pure, solid blackened brass with a matte finish. The whimsical curves juxtapose the solidity of the material, and make a feminine, functional addition to any bathroom. Crafted by hand, no two pieces are 100% identical.
A cute, status-y wall shelf that also comes in green, if the white metal isn’t your bag.
String Shelf Pocket
String Shelf Pocket white from String is a charming and sturdy wall shelf designed by Nisse Strinning. With two side panels and three shelves, it offers smart storage and displays books, ornaments, and plants in an airy way. Each shelf holds up to 25 kg, making it both practical and reliable for the home. The String Pocket can be combined in multiple configurations — buy several sets to build larger sections and create a personalized solution that fits your room. Remember to adapt screws and wall plugs to your wall when installing.
When a towel purports to be quick-drying, I am often skeptical, but this one actually is.
Nossara Waffle Towel
We've elevated the bathing experience by reimagining the perfect towel. Lightweight. Absorbent. Fast drying. A visual and tactile masterpiece. Our Waffle Towel is the quintessence of Japanese artistry. Its mesmerizing pattern is woven from soft, long-staple, Pima cotton fibres and perfected by years of experience. Nossara towels are carefully crafted in one of Imabari's oldest, family-run, and fair trade textile mills.
Everyone needs a stepladder that isn’t just your dining room chair or a very sturdy (hopefully!) cardboard box.
Hasegawa Lucano Lightweight Japanese Step Ladder
At long last: a step ladder we wouldn’t mind leaving out full-time. Every helper here is built from aluminum and steel, then topped off with a powder-coated finish. Stability and practicality? It's got both, so you can climb aboard with peace of mind. You’ll love how easy it is to store, too, thanks to a fold-flat design. Lightweight for portability (1-step weighs 3.7 pounds; 4-step weighs 14.7 pounds) All sizes hold up to 225 pounds
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