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.

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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.

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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.