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Are you stuck in the predicament of figuring out what to get a minimalist for Christmas?
If so, I’m here to help!
I wanted to create this guide because I know firsthand how difficult brainstorming Christmas ideas for a minimalist can be.
It’s no doubt it’s a daunting task to purchase something for someone who doesn’t want anything.
They don’t like accumulating “stuff” and they are always trying to find ways to live with less.
As someone who has been living a minimalist lifestyle for a few years now, I am here to share some exceptional minimalist Christmas gifts that they are sure to love!
By the way, if you are interested in dabbling in minimalism, be sure to check out:
How to Become a Minimalist – The Insanely EASY Guide to Declutter Your Life
Read on for the best Christmas ideas for minimalists!
What to Get a Minimalist for Christmas
Minimalist Christmas Gifts for Women
Women are notorious for being difficult to buy for. Compound that with the fact that they are a minimalist? This can be extra tricky.
The following gifts you can’t go wrong with purchasing for the minimalist woman in your life.
1. Minimalist Friendly Perfume
This irresistible scent by BYREDO, described as “woody and aromatic,” contains raw, high quality ingredients, smells amazing, and is perfect for today’s minimalist woman who values luxury. This brand is known for its candles, perfumes, as well as their minimalist, stylistic packaging.
2. Clear Stackable Organizer Bins
Minimalism embraces the clean, organized aesthetic. These clear organizer bins are perfect for organizing a minimalist home.
3. Reusable Cotton Rounds
These reusable cotton rounds by Paula’s Choice can be can be washed and reused over and over, which make them a perfect minimalist gift. Be sure to pick this up for the makeup and skincare loving minimalist woman in your life.
4. 14k Gold Script Name Necklace
This dainty name necklace by Zoe Lev with beautiful script font comes in 14k gold, white gold, and rose gold.
There is even the option to add a cute little heart. It’s the perfect addition to any woman’s minimal jewelry collection as an everyday staple necklace.
5. Marc Jacobs Tote Bag
This tote bag is the minimalist woman’s dream tote. This bag can be used for endless activities including work bag, weekend trips, beach bag, and more. Not to mention the beautiful minimal font and the fact that it folds flat to take up zero space when storing.
6. Plush Spa Robe
Give the gift of a high-quality, plush, spa bathrobe to the minimalist woman in your life who loves luxury and deserves a little self care time.
7. Candle
This deliciously fragrant candle is a great gift for any minimalist woman. It is made out of natural soy wax and lead free cotton wick, and is packaged in a beautiful jar that can be re-purposed as a storage jar, flower vase, or brush holder.
Minimalist Christmas Gifts for Men
What do you buy a minimalist man for Christmas? Functional, high quality, masculine gifts of course!
That said, the following are guaranteed to spark joy for the minimalist man you’re buying for this year for Christmas.
8. Minimalist Safe
This safe by KAPUCI is the perfect pick for a gift with its minimalist design and capacity to hold many prized possessions.
9. Decanter
This high-end stunning decanter is made out of crystal and gives major manly-minimalist vibes.
10. Marble Cigar Ashtray
This beautiful minimalist marble ashtray is an appreciable gift for any cigar connoisseur.
11. Faux Leather Duffel Bag
This is an affordable vegan leather duffle with a luxury look and is ideal for work, weekend travel, or can even be used as a gym bag.
This handsome bag is spacious and features a removable shoulder strap and interior pocket.
12. Apple Watch Band
This Coach ionic mesh Apple Watch strap is minimal in design and has a sleek, high end look.
13. Portable Projector
This portable projector by Luma is perfect for the tech minimalist. It makes minimal living easy by taking away the need for an actual TV screen. All that is needed to project movies from your camera, laptop, or phone is a blank wall!
14. Sunglasses
You can’t go wrong with these classic Ray Ban sunglasses for any stylish minimalist dude.
15. Wallet
I am simply obsessed with this minimalist wallet which come in 20+ colors and patterns. It’s scratch resistant and will easily hold all of the minimalist man’s cards and cash, while taking up half the space.
Minimalist Christmas Gifts for Toddlers and Babies
Purchasing baby and toddler gifts for minimalists is equally as daunting.
Not only do minimalists not want a bunch of stuff for themselves, they don’t want their house cluttered up with a bunch of stuff for their babies either.
Here’s a few of the best minimalist gifts for toddlers and babies.
16. Staple Stretch to Fit Onesies
Shop less, spend less with these stretchable and breathable onesies by Hanes which are a staple for any baby, even the ones with minimalist parents.
17. Plush Stuffed Animal
This irresistibly-huggable, giant elephant is made of natural PP cotton, is super velvety soft, and is easy to hold and cuddle.
The neutral gray hue makes it perfect for any minimalist nursery.
Ikea is also a great place to look for high quality stuffed animals.
18. Minimalist Play Kitchen
This adorable neutral play kitchen fits the minimalist home vibe check and will be loved by any little one.
19. Wooden Piano
I love the minimalist design of this play piano.
20. Glass Bottles
These Nuk Simply Natural bottles are made out of BPA free glass and are odor and stain resistant. They are also slow-flow and mimic a natural nipple in shape and feeling.
21. Minimalist Pacifiers
I love the look of these braided handle silicone pacifiers. They are simple, neutral, and minimalist in every sense!
22. Minimalist High Chair
This 3 in 1 high chair is perfect for the minimalist home with babies or small children.
It comes in 4 different neutral colors and adjust into 3 different positions. Added bonus, it folds up for space-saving storage.
23. Wooden Play Blocks
I love how simple and aesthetically pleasing these wooden play blocks are.
24. Play Gym
This is the most perfect little play gym for newborns. It also comes with the cute little leaf mat underneath which screams minimalist home!
25. Cleaning Set
Start the little minimalists young with this wooden cleaning set! They will love to mimic and clean alongside their minimalist parents.
26. Easel
How adorable is this simplistic wooden easel with the multi-functionality of chalkboard and dry erase board? It’s perfect for the children of a minimalist home.
Minimalist Gifts for Everyone
The following minimalist gifts embody minimalism in the sense that they don’t just take up space in your home.
They are all experience-focused presents, rather than material items.
27. Vacation
If you’re feeling super generous, why not gift them the vacation they’ve been dying to take?
28. Spa Day
A spa day complete with a facial and a massage is a great gift for the minimalist who could use a little TLC and self care time!
29. Microblading Service for Brows
Microblading is the perfect gift for the beauty-obsessed minimalist who wants to save on time on doing their brows. It’s also great in the sense that they will no longer have to buy brow makeup products.
30. Laser Hair Removal Service
This service is pretty pricy which makes it the perfect gift to splurge on for someone.
31. Sporting Event Tickets
Sporting event tickets are perfect for the sports-loving minimalist.
32. Concert Tickets
If the minimalist you are buying for is a music lover, gift them with tickets to their favorite band or artist.
33. Color Analysis Consultation at House of Colour
A color analysis is something anyone who cares about their appearance would benefit from. A color analysis is a professional service which determines what colors look best on you.
34. Gym Membership
Start someones year off right by paying upfront for a years worth of gym membership.
35. Zoo Membership
What a fun idea to gift a minimalist with kids a year of free zoo visits!
36. Full Year of Maintenance Services (i.e. Oil Changes & Lawn Care)
While these gifts might not be sexy or fun, they sure are practical and would save a lot of money throughout the year.
37. Wine Tasting
Wine not gift them a fun wine tasting in a picturesque outdoor venue?!
Gift Card Ideas for Minimalists
The following gift card ideas are perfect for minimalist so that they can purchase what they actually need.
Additionally, you can feel like you are getting them something they will actually be able to use.
Furthermore, it’s a win-win purchasing a gift card for anyone.
38. Trader Joes Gift Card
39. Gas Card
40. Door Dash Gift Card
41. Gift Card to Their Favorite Restaurant
42. Gift Card to Their Favorite Coffee Shop
43. Fandango Gift Card
Functional Minimalist Christmas Gift Ideas for Everyone
The following are gifts anyone would love, but especially minimalists!
44. Thermostat
The Amazon Smart Thermostat is the perfect gift for a minimalist home due to it’s minimalist design and its ability to conserve energy and save money on your electric bill.
45. Nespresso Coffee Machine
The Nespresso Vertuo Coffee and Espresso Machine is the ultimate minimalist appliance for the minimalist espresso lover.
It has a sleek appearance and a simple, one-touch design that makes brewing barista grade coffee an absolute breeze.
46. Tineco Wet/Dry Cordless Vacuum and Mop
This floor cleaner by Tineco is perfect for minimalist homes with kids or pets. It eliminates the need for multiple floor cleaning appliances by combining all functions into one mechanism.
47. Ninja Mega Kitchen System
This powerful all-in-one Ninja blender is the best minimalist gift option due to its combined functions of food processor, to-go cup blender, and regular size blender.
48. Dyson Air Purifier
One look at this air purifier by Dyson and you know it belongs in a minimalist home.
From the sleek minimal design to the multi-functionality of this air purifier + fan, you can’t go wrong by gifting this advanced technology appliance.
49. Waterpik Water Flosser
This cordless Waterpik flosser eliminates the need for string floss and makes it a great gift idea for any minimalist.
Not to mention, the cleaning power far surpasses string floss and it’s recommended by the American Dental Association.
50. Air Fryer
This spacious, energy-efficient air fryer is made out of stainless steel which is the healthiest option and is perfect for the modern day minimalist who likes quick easy meals!
It has 12 cooking functions in one oven including air fryer, convection oven, broiler, toaster oven, dehydrator, and more!
51. Bidet Heated Smart Toilet Seat
Upgrade your favorite minimalist’s toilet with this bidet heated smart toilet seat.
It’s minimalist worthy due to its waste-reducing component– it completely eliminates the need for toilet paper.
Don’t forget the added luxury of a heated toilet seat and a super clean bum (bidets clean way more effectively than toilet paper alone)!
52. Countertop Compost Bin
Minimalism ideals are built upon less consumption and waste.
That’s why this electric countertop compost bin is a thoughtful gift to give a minimalist as it reduces waste by recycling food scraps.
Bonus points if this gift is for someone interested in gardening or homesteading!
53. Trash Can
This double compartment trash can has a beautiful, simplistic silhouette so it doesn’t have to be hid away in a closet.
It holds both trash and recycle which makes it perfect for the environmentally conscience minimalist in your life!
54. Luxury Throw or Blanket
You seriously can’t go wrong with gifting one of these splurge-worthy Barefoot Dreams Blankets.
They are perfect for your boujie minimalist bestie as they are incredibly soft and a known celebrity favorite.
55. E-book
Any minimalist will love the space-saving aspect of being gifted a book in e-book form.
Final Thoughts on What to Get a Minimalist for Christmas
The most important thing to keep in mind is the person you are buying for when buying for a minimalist.
If you’re unsure, remember there’s no harm in just simply asking them what they want for Christmas.
Just simply request they send you their Amazon wish list. This way, you can ensure you’re not buying them something they don’t want!
Trust me, they will be flattered that you care enough to ask; and they would much prefer it over you buying them something they don’t really want.
I hope you this gift guide was helpful for next time you are considering what to get a minimalist for Christmas.
Next time you’re out Christmas shopping for a minimalist, be sure to reference this list along the way!
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