2016 Gift Guide: Heavy Metals

Lixhult storage unit
Perfect for things you’d rather stash out of sight than showcase in plain view, this colourful, Tetris-esque composition of cabinets provides plenty of closed-door storage spots. Choose from various configurations. $130, at Ikea

Triangle reverse earrings
Pico Design’s geometric jewellery has an architectural quality that elevates these earrings into a razor-sharp fashion statement. One triangle element is worn on the front of one’s earlobe, while the other mounts behind. $145, at Room 2046

Belgian waffle maker
Oster’s stainless steel appliance amps up weekend mornings by making fluffy Belgian-style waffle prep a cinch. Non-stick surfaces keep clean up easy, while an auto shut-off feature accommodates home chefs who forget to unplug the unit before feasting. $45, at Hudson’s Bay

Looking for more great gift ideas? Read our roundups of the city’s best ceramic, stone, wood, plastic and glass designs.

Great news, last minute shoppers: a one year gift subscription to our sister magazine AZURE is just $25. Get the best of design, architecture, interiors and curiosity delivered to their mailbox all year long. (Because no design lover’s coffee table is complete without a stack of handsome periodicals.) As an added bonus, each new gift subscription includes a complimentary monster-shaped Diabolix bottle opener by Alessi. Now that’s a deal worth toasting to!