For the Minimalist

Where aesthetics meet function: gift ideas for the minimal, design loving folk. These are the hardest people to buy for, because they already own less than you and they chose all of it on purpose. Turning up with clutter is the fastest way to end up in a drawer.

The trick is to give something they will use rather than display. A perfectly weighted object for the desk. A candle in a vessel worth keeping. A piece of storage so good it stops being storage. Anything that solves a small daily annoyance and looks like it was designed by someone who cared.

If you are building the look rather than gifting it, our Soft Minimal range is set up for that. This page is for finding the one right thing for someone with taste and no spare surfaces.

What do you buy someone who does not like clutter?
Buy something they will use every day rather than display. A good clock, a slim water bottle, a quality journal or a candle in a vessel worth keeping all earn their space without adding to the pile.

Are perfume oils a good gift for a minimalist?
Yes. The Perfume Oil Company's oils are compact and inspired by well-known fragrances such as Santal 33 and Gypsy Water, so they suit someone who would rather own one great scent than a shelf of bottles.

What is a Memobottle?
Memobottle makes flat, slim reusable water bottles named after paper sizes, from the pocket-sized A7 at 180ml to the A5 at 750ml, so they slide into a bag or laptop sleeve beside a notebook.

Which clocks suit a minimalist home?
Karlsson Little Big Time in black is about as pared back as a wall clock gets, and the Lofty and Belle alarm clocks keep a bedside table clean. Choose one strong piece rather than several small ones.