18 Gifts for Peculiar Homes
Some homes are sensible. Some homes are tasteful. And some homes are constantly plotting something in the corner, which is much more interesting.
We've collected our 18 favourite gifts for peculiar homes, from strange little ornaments to conversation-starting objects for shelves, tables and rooms that refuse to behave. Don’t blame us if visitors stay longer than expected or if mildly alarming your guests becomes addictive.
Zonky Play Sofa
A modular soft play sofa designed for imaginative play: Create various structures like forts and reading nooks.
Upside Down Girl Painting
Jonas Loose flips a vintage portrait on its head and turns the hair into the punchline.
Unique Animal Sculptures by Kim Slate
Charming, mysterious and often mid-scheme sculptures.
Tom Love Tufting Fluffy Rug
A two-layer tufted rug that’s part cartoon crush, part anatomical horror.
Superlative Sardine Clock
This handmade black-and-yellow sardine clock is the catch of the day for your wall.
Smart Pet Planter
Ivy is a smart planter with a face, an app and a lot of confidence.
Personalised Classic Book Style Side Table
A solid wood side table printed to look like a classic novel with your own custom title.
Ouija Board Door Mat
A coir doormat printed like a classic Ouija board.
Light Up Word Clock
This LED word witchcraft clock lights up phrases like “IT IS HALF PAST FIVE” instead of numbers. Ideal for wordsmiths allergic to numbers (maybe). With a copper metal face and diffused glow, it’s a conversation starter art piece. Mains powered via USB, so it can shine anywhere from wall to work desk.
Hippo Candy Dish
A resin hippo bowl for sweets, keys, trinkets or whatever needs to disappear into a tiny animal mouth.
Whether you are buying for a gloriously odd household or encouraging your own home to misbehave, these peculiar finds should settle in nicely.
More strange domestic delights will be added as we find them. A peculiar home is never really finished, it just develops new symptoms.

