Best Gifts for the Home for Under $200

Pleasing style and design don’t have to come with a hefty price. Whether you're spoiling yourself with something new or shopping for the ideal gift, there are plenty of great furniture options that are fashionable and functional all for under $200, proof that you don’t have to break the bank to spread holiday cheer. 

So whether you’re buying for someone who has moved into a new home, or offering an upgrade on aging and chipping furniture, these are our best picks for gifts for the home that come in at under $200. 

Chic Gift Ideas for the Living Room

Let’s start with the heartbeat of the home - the living room. There are plenty of ways to spruce up this space for under $200, but you’ll need to be thoughtful. Buying something that clashes with the rest of the living is likely to go unused and end up in storage somewhere. 

So before you make your pick, consider paying your intended recipient a quick visit and scope out the living room. Once you’ve done that, you’ll have a better idea of what they need and what will suit the aesthetic they’ve chosen. 

Modular Shelving - A Practical, Stylish Gift

For a multifunctional solution, you may want to consider modular shelving. These innovative designs allow you mix and match a variety of shelf height and sizes that can offer unrivalled practicality. With multiple surfaces, allowing you to display your favourite potted plants, herbs, and other greenery while displaying your collection of books and decor pieces all in one place. 

Check out the Eden Tall Shelf. That can be paired with the Eden Corner Shelf or Eden Low Shelf

Sleek Side Table for the elegant living room

If you’ve spotted the need for a side table, you can often find one of these for under $100. A good candidate - especially if you’re dealing with an elegant room - is the Brixton side table.

It offers a unique design and smooth, straight edges with a rounded top that can easily blend into even the most elegant of spaces. The design also lends itself to practicality, as it can easily slide right up to a couch and form a makeshift desk when the need arises. 

Who said style isn’t practical? 

A Simple Console Table to add Function and Appeal to the Entryway

Console tables are really nifty. They can add to the decor of a room and hold a beautiful vase of flowers, but when placed near the front door, they can hold car keys, wallets, handbags, and anything else you’d want near an exit.

What’s surprising is that you can find one for under $200. The Inca Console Table - White is proof of that. It’s a sturdy piece offering a modern touch and a drawer for storing keys and wallets out of sight. 

Gift Ideas for the Bedroom for Under $200

The bedroom is a sacred space and especially deserves some love. No one wants a cluttered or sparsely furnished bedroom. Getting into this room to observe the style may prove to be difficult, but you can always opt for safe options - white or natural wood colours tend to blend in well with most aesthetics.

So here are some safe options to for, as well as one that might be just a little risky. 

Versatile Bedside Tables

Consider a bedside tables that offer versatility, that can be used as a side table instead, should the recipient choose to do so.

The first hand-picked option we have is the strikingZack Bedside Table - Natural. It offers an eye-catching design in a natural timber look, with added style of the cut-out handle. The drawer offers some handy storage while the minimalist lines upgrade any bedroom aesthetic with Scandi style. 

It’s a great piece that would look at home in both the bedroom and the living room. 

Another option to consider is the Hamptons Side Table, that can easily double as a bedside table. It offers a spacious bottom shelf for storage while the top surface can easily house a lamp, book, and decor with room to spare. 

Mirrors That Blend Seamlessly Into Any Design

Another stylish home gift is the humble mirror. There are endless options to pair with any decor, but here are our top two designs that can appeal to two different and distinct tastes. 

The Bobbin Mirror - Round - White comes in an ivory or a pink option, adding a subtle touch to any room while blending in. Consider it a safe, affordable option, coming in at well under $200. 

If you have someone in your life with more abstract tastes, the Omari Frameless Pond Shaped Mirror may suit the need here. With a unique, pond shaped design, this wall hung mirror adds ambience and style to any wall.

The Options Are Endless

Those were eight solid options for gifts for the home that come in at under $200. This should give you plenty of ideas if you didn’t find the perfect gift just yet. We hope that your festive season is filled with happiness, love, and togetherness. 

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From all of us at Mocka, we wish you happy holidays. 

FAQs: Gifts for the Home at Under $200

What are some space-efficient furniture gifting options?

If you’re buying for someone with a lack of space, opt for multifunctional furniture that can be repurposed around the house. In severe cases, consider buying wall-mounted furniture to not exacerbate the lack of space. 

What are some guest-friendly room setup tips for the holiday season?

If you’re having guests come over, ensure that they have enough space in their room for their belongings. Consider clearing out the cupboards and bedside drawers. Use clean linen and a fragranced linen freshener to make the space feel even cleaner. 

If you don’t have a bedside table in the room, consider repurposing a side table from the living room. 

How can I avoid buying a bad gift for the home?

Our best recommendation here is to pay your friend a visit. While there, take some time to observe the room you want to buy for and make sure they don’t already have something else, or something better. 

If you spot a really old, weathered piece of furniture, this may indicate a great opportunity for an upgrade. 

What if they already own everything they need?

In this case, consider buying a piece of decor instead. A new vase, a small water feature, or even a bonsai tree (those can be expensive though) would all make great gifts as long as they fit the aesthetic of the room.