How can we celebrate a more sustainable Christmas?
The answer touches all the aspects of the holiday season, from decorating, to gift giving and entertaining.
In the past weeks we’ve seen:
So now it’s time to look into gifts!
I’ve compiled a huge gift guide this year, with a total of 30 sustainable interior design presents divided in: accessories, tableware and textiles, namely the three categories of objects that fit the most for a gift!
All items are taken from SforSustainable (opened in a new window/tab), where I curate a selection of sustainable interior design products and materials. And where – if the ones below are not enough – you can find even more ideas for thoughtful, useful and sustainable gifts!
Sustainable home accessories

- Wall print
Contributing to a good cause while shopping for art.
More about Solid Shapes 02 by Paper Collective (opened in a new window/tab)
- Smart wall clock
Unexpected upcycling and smart technology.
Get it with a 15% discount (up to 40€) with the code GREENCHRISTMAS
More about Eora by Kibelis (opened in a new window/tab)
- Candle holder
Modular configurations made of upcycled materials.
More about Candlestickstacks by Marble Partners (opened in a new window/tab)
- Soy candle
Zero-waste candle where everything can be reused...even the packaging!
More about Hygge Light by The Growing Candle (opened in a new window/tab)
- Self watering planter
Giving waste a new life while making plant watering easier.
More about Canopy by LSA International (opened in a new window/tab)
- Vase
A very creative way of fighting plastic pollution!
More about T-Scope by Kinta (opened in a new window/tab)
- Wall hangers
Turning a old car into homeware!
More about Imago by Mater (opened in a new window/tab)
- Firewood rack
Eco-friendly and traditional processes applied to a contemporary aesthetics.
More about Log Loop by Tom Raffield (opened in a new window/tab)
- Stem vase
When even the most apparently insignificant leftover gets reused.
More about Maud by Zooi (opened in a new window/tab)
- Basket
The new face of agricultural by-products.
HANTVERK by IKEA
Update: unfortunately this item is no longer available
Sustainable tableware

- Serving tray
Coming from one of the most effectively recyclable materials.
More about Mia by LSA International (opened in a new window/tab)
- Dinner set
Bringing circular economy to the table...quite literally!
More about Dinner Set by Far&Away (opened in a new window/tab)
- Smart coasters
Merging a staple sustainable material with smart technology.
Get it with a 15% discount with the code GREENCHRISTMAS
More about Garrulus by Kibelis (opened in a new window/tab)
- Placemat
From the street to the table.
More about Rubber by Slash Objects (opened in a new window/tab)
- Bowl
Making the most out of fruit trees.
Kinuku by Nkuku
Update: unfortunately this item is no longer available
- Cutting boards
When two precious natural materials meet.
More about Bwari by Nkuku (opened in a new window/tab)
- Wine cooler
An innovative production technology that will make for a sure conversation starter!
More about Wine Cooler by Grown.Bio (opened in a new window/tab)
- Bowl
From waste to tableware.
More about Riya by Nkuku (opened in a new window/tab)
- Carafe
Reviving old traditions in new products.
More about Cyl by Kinta (opened in a new window/tab)
- Napkin
One of the staples in sustainable textiles, certified with an important label.
More about Timmery by Libeco (opened in a new window/tab)
Sustainable textiles

- Runner rug
A rug that will last twice as much!
More about VISTOFT by IKEA (opened in a new window/tab)
- Cushion
From ocean pollution to cushion.
More about Oxford Stripe by Weaver Green (opened in a new window/tab)
- Cushion
Fighting plastic pollution...with a cushion.
More about Way by Ferm Living (opened in a new window/tab)
- Bedding
The most common material for sheets with an eye on sustainable sourcing.
More about BERGPALM by IKEA (opened in a new window/tab)
- Sheepskin rug
Giving new life to the by-products of farming.
More about Sheepskin by Celtic & Co. (opened in a new window/tab)
- Bedding
Turning grass into fabric.
More about Cotton/Bamboo by Urban Collective (opened in a new window/tab)
- Towels
Making wood actually soft!
More about Spa Set by Kushel (opened in a new window/tab)
- Blanket
When nature stays unchanged.
Sulo by Bonden
Update: unfortunately this item is no longer available
- Blanket
Because offcuts are not waste.
More about The Siempre by Blacksaw (opened in a new window/tab)
- Cushion
A plant-based cushion
More about VIGDIS by IKEA (opened in a new window/tab)
I truly hope these ideas will help with your holiday shopping!
And if you'd like to be inspired with even more gift ideas, take a look at the products with the "gift idea" tag on SforSustainable (opened in a new window/tab)!