Valentine’s Day Gift Guide

The usual flowers and chocolates for Valentine’s Day are lovely yet can be predictable and often seen as impersonal, especially if you’ve been with your partner a number of years! A thoughtful homeware gift for your shared home is a great idea as you can tailor your gift to suit their personality and passions. At Black By Design we’ve put together a convenient Valentine’s Day gift guide to suit all tastes.

Gifts to suit all

Our range of gifts for wine lovers includes beautiful wine goblets, champagne flutes and other designer glassware for those who enjoy the finer things in life. Updating your glassware collection is an effortless way to improve your kitchen or dining experience. What better Valentine’s Day gift for a man than a sleek spirits decanter which will display his favourite scotch or bourbon. Unsightly alcohol bottles be gone! We would suggest the bar whisky set with decanter and four tumblers from LSA International as a complete gift. The handcrafted mouth blown glass of this set is a celebration of timeless design, and makes a fantastic gift for spirit lovers and those who love to entertain. The set is also presented in a premium branded gift box for extra decadence.

For ladies who enjoy a relaxing glass of wine after a long day, we have some exquisite designer glassware options which would make memorable gifts. The LSA International jazz wine goblets with unique designs on each glass would make a special gift due to their unique look. The versatile monochromatic style would suit any home interior and add a hint of sophistication to any glassware collection. We also have a set of four assorted Lulu cocktail glasses from LSA International which would really bring an element of fun to any girls night in. Perhaps a cocktail recipe book would be a good accompaniment to get her started!

If you do decide to treat the special person in your life to a bouquet of beautiful roses this Valentines, why not add to the gift by presenting them in a vase? The flowers will fade but the vase will remain as a token memento. For those who enjoy quirky and playful homeware, we suggest the fun ceramic vases from one of the UK’s best selling artists Doug Hyde. If your other half is a dog lover then his ‘Pug of Love’ vase will bring a smile to their face, whilst the ‘Monday, Wednesday, Friday!’ vase could provide some comic relief in their study or office.

Heart shaped homeware

A Valentine’s day gift guide is nothing without some heart shaped items typical of the occasion. If you’re a romantic at heart and wish to stick to the Valentine’s theme, we have some wonderful love inspired homeware pieces. Bronte By Moon have some wonderful home furnishings which feature playful love heart details, such as their merino lambswool throw and cushions in pink or red, which are the epitome of cosiness.

If you’re skipping the busy restaurants this year by planning a wonderful feast at home for your loved one, we’ve got some accessories which will help you create the romantic atmosphere you seek. Treat your partner to a delicious home cooked three course meal on chic serveware. We love the Just Slate serving set of copper heart dipping bowls which are perfect for balsamic vinegar, oils and dips. The combination of copper and slate makes them fabulously on-trend for 2017 home interior styles.

Setting the scene

A romantic night is nothing without a selection of carefully placed mood setting candles. Our range of stylish candle holders and LED candles are definitely worth browsing and will add the feeling of romance to any room. We love the luxury hand poured scented candles from Melt in beautifully designed glass jars which offer an aromatic treat for up to 70 hours. Choose delicious scented blends such as patchouli, musk, cinnamon, sweet vanilla and bergamot for a lingering scent to fill up your senses. Add to the ambience of a romantic evening by setting the scene with the Sirius Emily Heart indoor chain of 10 LED lights, which are perfect for decorating a bed frame or as a contemporary addition to a mirror or fireplace. The pretty white glow offers just the right amount of light for an evening meal, making these fairy lights a great table decoration option.

Hopefully we have provided plenty of gift inspiration with our Valentine’s day gift guide. Take a look at our excellent ranges of stylish designer homeware and home accessories to mix it up with your Valentine’s Day gifts this year.