Stylish and Practical Holiday Gift Ideas for Homeowners

Adding pops of color and one-of-a-kind accessories can make your home feel warm and welcoming for family and guests. Whenever you are shopping for homeowners on your list, whether it be for the holidays, a birthday, a housewarming party, or just because, presenting them with something trendy yet classic is always a meaningful gesture. Even better, shopping locally helps small businesses thrive.

Here are some simple yet meaningful gift ideas for friends, family, and neighbors who appreciate a dash of flair in their homes.

Accent pillows

Pillows add a touch of comfort, color, and texture to living spaces. Alme Design Co. in Thiensville (161 N. Green Bay Road) carries luxury pillows in an assortment of patterns. Feel free to play it up with animal prints, polka dots, and other timeless styles, depending on the recipient’s personal taste.

Cutting boards

A classic cutting board can easily be transformed into an ottoman tray that can be used to hold candles, flower vases, TV controls, drink coasters, books, magazines, and other miscellaneous items. However, it can also double as a chic charcuterie board for movie nights, dinner parties, and casual get togethers. The Home Market in Walker’s Point (151 S. 1st St.) sells a multipurpose tray made from American oak among other conversation-starting accessories.

Coffee table books

Large, sleek coffee table books create effortless décor in any room of the home. There seems to be a coffee table book for pretty much every topic imaginable, including art, photography, design, food, poetry, and more. We recommend coffee books with colorful covers and contents, such as “Art: Explained: 100 Masterpieces and What They Mean,” which can be found at Boswell Books on the East Side (2559 N. Downer Ave.).

Cordless lamps

No plug, no problem. Compact cordless lights from The Workroom in Shorewood (4508 N. Oakland Ave.) are perfect for rooms where outlets may be scarce. They also come in handy for late-night or rainy-day desktop writing sessions, traveling, or any other occasion when illumination is needed.

Personalized kitchenware

Who doesn’t love a personalized gift? The Navy Knot in Whitefish Bay (308 E. Silver Spring Dr.) carries tons of beautifully crafted items, including indulgent home goods. Serving trays, statement cocktail glasses, and whimsical hand towels are fun and functional accessories that will be used by homeowners as well as their guests. The Paperie & Co. in Cedarburg (W62N585 Washington Ave.) also sells a variety of monogrammed towels and cocktail napkins with witty sayings that are sure to bring smiles and laughter.

Falk Ruvin Gallagher's partner Molly Gallagher was recently featured on CBS 58 to share her love for these charming gifts for homeowners. Watch the full interview.