It is often said that our living
spaces are an extension of ourselves, and how we choose to decorate and
personalize these spaces are a way of expressing our innermost personality. Our
homes are our private hideouts, and the way we adorn them are, to most of us,
as important as how we adorn our own selves. The clothes, shoes, and
accessories that we put on our bodies are not so different from the wallpaper,
furniture, wall hangings, and even carpets that we put in our homes. Given
these notions, it is also true that when we give something to somebody close to
us, we symbolically give them a piece of our own personality. An item of
fashion or home decor, when gifted, does not simply remain an article, rather
it is transformed into a compliment, acknowledgement and an appreciation of
their personality.
Although there
are vast and endless luxury stores on the internet that sell a plethora of the most
beautiful products and commodities, luxury
gifting is often an art. An art that does take practice to master. If you are looking for something novel and
unique to give to someone close to you, and all the luxury gifting ideas
have left you confused, then we have compiled a list of some simple things to
keep in mind that will make your search easier.
We have also taken the trouble of
jotting down a select few of our favourites that might help you narrow down
things in picking out that extra-special something that you’ve been looking
for. To know more, keep reading.
Here are some tips:
Always choose quality over quantity.
Your friends, or whoever you are
gifting, are almost sure to be impressed by quality, and not quantity. Instead
of buying a whole showroom of economical decor items, it is always better to
find one or a few elegant and classy pieces.
Go for the unique pieces, but only if you know their style.
Superficial as it may sound, unique
pieces also need to have the looks to support the story that they carry with
them. It is always better to go for unique looking and eye-catching pieces,
even if they are items of everyday use. However, one thing to remember is to
take care not to try to push people too much out of their comfort zone. If you
find something really unique, but don’t feel that the person will catch the
vibe of the gift, then simply don’t gift them that.
Plan before you venture out to buy.
When you plan to buy a luxury gift,
it is always better to be prepared from the start. Keep an idea of the things
that you aim to look for, and always keep an idea of your budget from the
start, even if the budget is quite large. This will help you anticipate, and
help avoid wasting time and money.
Always read the terms and conditions.
Although they may not be as
important when purchasing everyday things, the hidden costs, warranties, and
return policies are quite an important aspect to consider when buying something
that is more of an investment than a simple purchase. If you are purchasing
something online, make sure that you read through all these points and
descriptions, and basically know exactly what you are buying before swiping
your credit card.
If these points are too generic,
here are a few of our favourite brands and products that we feel may catch your
eye.
Iconic Serveware and Crockery: These
make for excellent housewarming presents and are sure to make them keep
remembering you every time that they use them. Ikkis is
one such brand that is bringing a modern edge to iconic Indian serve-ware and
drinkware. If you are into authentic, quality, Indian
style, then Ikkis is a must-see at luxury stores.
Lamps and Lanterns: Luxury lamps and
lanterns or handmade candle-stands are slightly utilitarian pieces that are
sure to beautify any traditional themed decor.
Decorative candles, scented candles,
diffusers: A delight for the nose or the eyes, these are excellent choices if
you want to enrapture either of the senses and help add mystique to their home
decor.
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