10 gifts to impress the homebody who loves to host
From extra wine glasses to chic cushions, our curated guide of Argos products has gifts to delight
Over the years, we’ve found that the key to gifting social butterflies, who love nothing more than entertaining, is to find presents that play into their passion for hosting. To give them something that they’ll rush to bring out at the next soirée.
Whatever you may be after – fresh serveware that says ‘I really appreciated the three-course meal you made’, or fancy new wine glasses that hint you’re ready for round two of ‘charades and Chardonnay’ night – there’s a considered gift to suit your fave host, and thanks to Argos, finding the right present is actually pretty straightforward.
Bursting with a huge variety of homeware pieces, glamorous appliances and aesthetic decor, it’s the surprise destination for finding gifts that hit the mark. In partnership with the retailer, we’ve put together a curated gift guide of must-have items for anyone who loves to be at home.
Find a gift that will truly make them smile in our list below...
You know that one friend who likes to turn any occasion into a celebration? Show them just how much you love their opulent energy with this Habitat set of ribbed champagne flutes. Whether you’re cheersing with actual Champagne or a classic lemonade, everything tastes better in a fancy flute.
Staying on the theme of glasses, these distinctive Habitat wine glasses are the perfect choice for the one who doesn’t shy away from characterful decor when it comes to their home. Traditionally mouth-blown and cloaked with an eye-catching confetti design, they’ll fall into ‘favourite glasses’ territory real quick.
In the world of coffee drinkers, there are two types of people: the enthusiastic and the casual. Whichever category you are, chances are you know someone who falls into the enthusiastic crew. For this person, few gifts can compare to a Ninja coffee machine – specifically the Luxe Café Pro Espresso version. Setting them up for success, it brings barista-quality brews to their home in a matter of moments.
Pizza nights are always a good idea, until you realise it’ll take approximately one hour to get everyone’s creations through your host’s teeny oven. That is, unless you decide to play ultimate gift-giver by surprising them with the Ooni Koda pizza oven. Easy to set up and even easier to use (it cooks in just 60 seconds), it’s a treat that’s sure to please.
There’s no denying the joy of a home-cooked meal, and even more so the joy of knowing people who love to make them, so it’s only right to delight beloved chefs with something they can actually use for their next spread. Heat-retaining and easy to clean, Habitat’s cast-iron casserole dish is also incredibly chic, meaning it’ll slip perfectly into their tablescape when it’s time to serve.
When shopping for someone else’s interior, it’s key to make sure you know their vibe to a T. Are they into all things texture and characterful colour? If so, the Habitat Aspen cushion is sure to be a welcome addition to their home. Subtle enough to complement both minimalist and bold aesthetics, it’s cloaked in a lush faux-mohair finish that’ll add a fun dose of texture to their space.
For the one who is matcha obsessed and has just discovered the art of making cold foam, but also for the coffee connoisseur trying to nail the perfect cappuccino. Whatever their beverage of choice, this Smeg milk frother promises to be the perfect complement to your loved one’s morning routine.
Doubling up as a serving tray and coffee-table accent that can hold decorative accessories, this Habitat tray is the multipurpose answer to doing homeware gifting a little different. Aside from its appealing versatility, it’s also neutrally designed to complement most interiors, making it a fun, out-of-the-box idea for new homeowners or friends just looking to decorate a bit more.
Whenever Bake Off comes around, a lot of us probably think we could make it as real-life pastry chefs – this gift is for the friend who actually keeps at it after more than a month. Helping bring indulgent goodies and clever creations to life with five attachments and a removable bowl, the Smeg retro food mixer is a worktop essential. Note, the super-sleek, glossy finish, making it a treat for the eyes as well.
They’ve got the bar cart, the vast array of glasses and countless drinks recipe books – so why not surprise your cocktail-loving friend with the final part of their mixologist set-up in the form of the Habitat Japonica cocktail set. Four stainless-steel tools are cloaked in glamorous gold and hooked on a handy marble stand for easy access when they need to shake up a custom creation at their next soirée.
Shop all of these hosting essentials and more at argos.co.uk
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