The most thoughtful gifts don’t shout. They fit in quietly, naturally, as if they’ve always belonged. When a present reflects someone’s interior style, it becomes part of their daily rhythm rather than just another object on a shelf. We spoke with interior designer Michal Pulaczewski, who believes the best gifts are chosen the same way good spaces are designed with attention, proportion, and intention.
“A home tells you everything,” Michal says. “If you take a moment to observe how someone lives the textures they gravitate toward, the colors they repeat the gift almost chooses itself.”
Below are a few common home styles and gift ideas that feel considered, useful, and quietly beautiful.
Boho / Tulum
Relaxed, textural, rooted in nature
Boho and Tulum-inspired interiors are layered rather than styled. They favor natural materials, handcrafted forms, and objects that appear to have been collected over time. Nothing is overly polished, that’s part of the appeal.
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What works here
ceramic, stone, soft light, ritual-driven pieces.
“In boho interiors, gifts should feel tactile and grounding - something you want to touch,” Michal notes.
Piker White Stoneware Holder
A simple, hand-formed piece that works as an incense holder or sculptural object. It blends seamlessly into spaces where texture matters more than ornament.
Ceramic Candle - Nostalgia
Earthy and understated, this candle adds warmth without overpowering the space. The ceramic vessel feels intentional, not decorative.
Sasawashi Japanese Room Shoes
This breathable version of a Japanese-style home shoe is made from Sasawashi fabric, a pill-free material that effortlessly absorbs moisture and odors from the skin.
Piker White Stoneware Holder
A simple, hand-formed piece that works as an incense holder or sculptural object. It blends seamlessly into spaces where texture matters more than ornament.
Ceramic Candle - Nostalgia
Earthy and understated, this candle adds warmth without overpowering the space. The ceramic vessel feels intentional, not decorative.
Sasawashi Japanese Room Shoes
This breathable version of a Japanese-style home shoe is made from Sasawashi fabric, a pill-free material that effortlessly absorbs moisture and odors from the skin.
Classic
Balanced, timeless, quietly elegant
Classic interiors are not about trends. They rely on proportion, restraint, and pieces that age well. Materials matter, finishes are refined, and everything feels deliberate.
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What works here
sculptural forms, neutral tones, objects that serve a purpose
This is the kind of gift that doesn’t need explaining. It simply belongs.
Bust Lafayette
Designed to complement classic and timeless interiors, this piece works beautifully in spaces defined by symmetry, architectural detail, and traditional materials.
Le Diffuseur Abd El Kader
This diffuser functions as both a fragrance object and a decorative accent, making it especially well-suited to classic interiors.
Assouline Relaxed Luxury
Quiet luxury dominates fashion. In interiors, relaxed luxury emerges a modern, elevated way of living defined by Chad Dorsey.
Bust Lafayette
Designed to complement classic and timeless interiors, this piece works beautifully in spaces defined by symmetry, architectural detail, and traditional materials.
Le Diffuseur Abd El Kader
This diffuser functions as both a fragrance object and a decorative accent, making it especially well-suited to classic interiors.
Assouline Relaxed Luxury
Quiet luxury dominates fashion. In interiors, relaxed luxury emerges a modern, elevated way of living defined by Chad Dorsey.
Modern Industrial Loft
Clean lines, contrast, urban warmth
Industrial interiors lean on structure, open layouts, raw materials, and strong lines. But the best ones always soften that edge with comfort and texture.
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What works here
Minimal color, quality textiles, practical luxury
“Industrial spaces benefit from contrast,” says Michal. “Something soft, well-made, and tactile changes how the space is experienced.”
SE POI Scented Candle
The red lips of Fornasetti's muse, Lina Cavalieri, stand out on this hand-decorated porcelain candle. A magnetic symbol of vitality and passion, they intertwine with the image of the serpent to represent the theme of temptation.
Baies/Berries Scented Candle
The tangy coolness of freshly picked blackcurrant berries. A few black bunches still have their leaves, their green and aromatic scent blending with the lively, flowery accents of rose.
Blackened Oak Footed Bowl
This whimsical decorative bowl is sculpted in ebonized European oak and accented with brass; it embodies the sophisticated artistry of the L'Objet Kelly Behun collaboration.
SE POI Scented Candle
The red lips of Fornasetti's muse, Lina Cavalieri, stand out on this hand-decorated porcelain candle. A magnetic symbol of vitality and passion, they intertwine with the image of the serpent to represent the theme of temptation.
Baies/Berries Scented Candle
The tangy coolness of freshly picked blackcurrant berries. A few black bunches still have their leaves, their green and aromatic scent blending with the lively, flowery accents of rose.
Blackened Oak Footed Bowl
This whimsical decorative bowl is sculpted in ebonized European oak and accented with brass; it embodies the sophisticated artistry of the L'Objet Kelly Behun collaboration.
Farmhouse / Vintage
Warm, familiar, lived-in
Farmhouse and vintage interiors are built on comfort and memory. They favor pieces that feel inherited or handmade, rather than new for the sake of being new. What works here: ceramics, soft fabrics, objects with a sense of story.
Handcrafted stoneware or a beautiful everyday textile feels especially right in these homes, useful, honest, and easy to live with.
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Rose Noire Bath Salt
Robe Long Pink Check
Gold Plated Dutch Candlestick
Rose Noire Bath Salt
Robe Long Pink Check
Gold Plated Dutch Candlestick
A Final Note from the Architect’s Perspective
“The best gifts are never just decorative,” Michal says. “They support how someone lives, how they rest, gather, or unwind.”
When choosing a present, look around their home. Notice what’s already there. A thoughtful gift doesn’t compete with a space; it completes it.
If you’d like, I can also tailor gift ideas based on a specific home, person, or occasion.