Types

• Before choosing a home decor gift for someone, you need to have a clear idea of the person's type of decorating style. Victorian style favors deep colors, rich woods and intricate, lacy designs. Southwestern design incorporates reds, yellows and greens with earth tones and primitive shapes in woodwork. Traditional style combines neutral colors with jewel tones, along with luxurious fabrics and natural wood colors. There are dozens more design types, so if you are not certain of your recipient's style, consider the colors, type of wood and design shapes he enjoys.
  
  

Features

• Home decor pieces can be functional. When choosing a home decor gift, consider your recipient's needs and lifestyle, along with his decorating style. For someone who loves to curl up in his favorite chair with a novel, you might choose a beautiful lamp that enhances the room's design. If you are looking for a gift for a busy family, you could seek out a combination wall clock and key holder.
  
  

Effects

• Home decor pieces add interest to a room and can provide a focal point to draw the eye to or away from a specific area. They can also set the tone or mood for a room. Lush, decorative pillows positioned on a couch, chair or bed can instantly make the room look more inviting and comfortable. A gracefully embellished candleholder will give a room an elegant, intimate appearance. Search for a decor piece that complements your recipient's personality.
  
  

Considerations

• Before you start shopping for a home decor gift, have a specific room or area in mind. Consider your recipient's home, and decide which room you enjoy the most. For instance, if you are giving a gift to your sister and you love sitting in her kitchen sipping coffee together, keep her kitchen design and color scheme in mind when you shop. By focusing on the room you are most comfortable in, you will automatically have a better idea of what item will best suit that area.
  
  

Benefits

• The benefit of giving someone a home decor accent piece is twofold. First, you will help him furnish and decorate a room. A good piece will beautify and enhance the room, helping your recipient and his guests enjoy the space even more. The second part of the benefit is that the piece will remind your recipient of you. Every time the item catches his eye, your friend or loved one will remember how much you care.