58 best Valentine’s Day gift ideas for every woman in your life

The thought of finding the best Valentine’s gifts for the women in your life can often be accompanied by panic rising in your chest, sweaty palms and an inclination to procrastinate until the very last minute. Thanks to an oversaturated market and an enormous variety of tastes to navigate, it can feel nigh on impossible to find a unique, original, great gift. But fret no more, as Valentine’s Day 2025 can be different! It will be different! As House & Garden’s editors are on hand to provide a roadmap to discovering new and exciting gift ideas.

Sure, Valentine’s Day might feel more and more consumerist with every passing year, but there are still original and meaningful ways to celebrate. Forget generic gift cards, bland gift sets and pointless presents, because House & Garden’s editors have searched far and wide for the most unique gift ideas across a vast range of styles, categories and budgets that they will surely fall in love with.

Don’t forgo celebrating on account of not finding the best gift possible. If you surrender to the concept, there’s much to be enjoyed, from beautiful letterbox flower deliveries to delicious chocolates, scented candles, personalised gifts, colourful home accessories, soul-enriching wellness gifts and coffee table books to pore over. Remember if all else fails, you cannot go wrong with a flower delivery.

The best Valentine’s Day gift for her, at a glance:

Annabelle Scalloped Bed Linen, dusty pink

Six-Course Beef Valentine’s Menu

Japanese Watercolour Set, 4 Seasons

Our Valentine’s gift guide for her is full of luxury gift ideas (at all price points) that your loved ones will actually want. Read on to see them all.

Best Valentine’s Day gifts for sleep fanatics

You can’t go wrong with a present designed to encourage a better night’s sleep. Whilst a full blown mattress might be a little unusual to give, a set of beautiful bed linen, new pillows and pretty pillowcases is firmly in the ‘good gift’ category. Bonus points if the latter are silk. You can also take things one step further, or in fact, one step back, and give something designed to ease the process of getting ready for bed. Think scented candles, snuggly dressing gowns and cosy slippers.

Annabelle Scalloped Bed Linen, dusty pink

Thea Scalloped Bed Linen, fern green

Soleia Leopard Print Cream Robe

Stoff Studios Pilgrim Cushion

Best Valentine’s Day gifts for foodies

If you’re buying for someone who appreciates good food, loves to cook and hosts the very best dinner parties, then look no further than this section. Consider whether to go down the cookware route – beautiful chef knives, bestselling cookbooks and pans will all be eminently useful and much used – or whether they’d appreciate something for the table more.

If your foodie recipient might prefer something for the table then we suggest purchasing something they can use straight away. A stylish set of plates will go a long way towards a more merry meal, where a new teapot will provide the perfect tool for winding down after a long day of festivities.

Borosilicate Glass Mug, set of two

Sobremesa Painted Design Stoneware Bean Pot

Spanish Refill Set Extra Virgin Olive Oil

Global 40th Anniversary GS-110AN Kiritsuke Knife 15cm

Scallop Linen Napkins, set of six

Preserving Conserving, Salting, Smoking, Pickling Cookbook

Late Afternoon Tumblers, set of four

Pair of Oyster Salt & Pepper Cellars

Tulip Tumbler Millefiori, blue

Brutto: A (Simple) Florentine Cookbook by Russell Norman

Handblown Murano Moka Twist Italian Glass

Best beauty gifts for her

If you’re buying for someone who is a big fan of long baths, scented candles in charming keepsake pots and pampering skincare, splurge on one of these thoughtful beauty gifts. These self-care gifts range from under £10, for a cube of luxurious french soap, to £1,995 for a Smythson jewellery box.

Baina Orange & White Essential Bathroom 15 Set, 5 pcs

Acqua di Parma Oh L’ Amore Candle

Le Labo Santal 33 Eau de Parfum

Porte Savon, wall-mounted soap holder

Waffle Cotton Hand Towels, set of two, sky blue

The Lacquer Company, Belles Rives Lacquered Large Tray

3 Drawer Jewellery Box in Panama

Cane Oval Mirror, midnight

Sage Green Essential Oil Electric Aroma Diffuser

Marius Fabre Savon de Marseille, white, 400g cube

Best gifts for the homebody

Even the most extroverted people need time to recharge in the comfort of their home, which is exactly why we’ve put together several excellent Valentine’s gift ideas for the homebody in your life. After all, you can’t go wrong with a chunky sofa throw or pretty bedding.

Terracotta Pitcher, mustard by Maria Portugal Terracotta

Magniberg Black Tartan Wool Blanket

Pols Potten Zig Zag Lacquered Stool

Loewe Ivy Small Scented Candle

Forivor Quilted Hot Water Bottle – The Legends of the Sea, Night Time Print

Rectangular Lacquered Frame, green and blue

Flowers, chocolates and other classic gifts

For those giving a Valentine’s present to a loved one for the first time, figuring out what to buy can be an intense and nerve wracking thing. Scrambling around for something really personal can often result in missing the last delivery window. So, if you’re struggling in your search, remember that a beautifully wrapped chocolate gift or bottle of champagne in a luxury gift box will be a sweet gesture without the panic (and can be bought right up to the last minute). If you fancy going all out, Cartwright & Butler’s hamper, delivered to their doorstep would be a great way to go. Or, if you’re looking to have an intimate, gourmet meal for a date night at home but aren’t much of a chef, why not opt for one of Made in Oldstead’s six course Valentine’s menus, which take the hassle out of cooking from scratch.

Veuve Clicquot Brut Rosé Champagne

Laduree Pink Intemporel Assorted Macarons Box

Six-Course Beef Valentine’s Menu

Best Valentine’s Day gifts for arts and crafts lovers

For those who love to get crafty, have a great passion for photography, or a burgeoning print collection, we’ve compiled a list of lovely gifts and stocking fillers.

Japanese Watercolour Set, 4 Seasons

A M Cassandre 1983 Poster – Rare 25th Anniversary Edition

The History of Graphic Design. Vol. 1. 1890–1959

Kodak Ektar H35 Film Camera, sage

‘Perfect Ten’ Print, by Lucy Laucht

What’s the best Valentine’s Day gift?

Love heart shaped bath bombs, Yankee candles, novelty keyrings, generic vouchers, hoodies (there’s no room for Oodies here) and oversized teddy bears begone! This year we suggest that instead of buying your wife, girlfriend, friend or partner tat, you aim for a thoughtful and unique gift that says ‘I love you’ and will be cherished for years to come. While elevated takes on classic gifts, like chocolate, a bottle of fizz or flower deliveries of their favourite blooms show you care in a traditionally endearing way, we think there are so many thoughtful ways to make your Valentine’s Day 2025 extra memorable.