The 20 Best Gifts for Homebodies Who’d Rather Stay In

“There’s no place like home” rings even truer for the homebodies in your life. If you’re shopping for someone who likes cozy nights in more than wild nights out, the perfect gift will make their time at home even more restful. From the softest blankets to wrap up in to the best fire pits for bonfire nights, we’ve rounded up the best gifts for the self-professed homebodies in your life. 

A couple of our favorites are the Everlasting Comfort Luxury Faux Fur Throw Blanket and Ember Mug 2: very few homebodies will dislike having an extra blanket or a nice warm drink on hand. For more inspiration, keep reading for top gift ideas for the giftee that loves all things comfy, quiet, and low-key. 

Our Favorite Gifts for Homebodies

The best blanket is subjective in many ways, but our favorite is the Everlasting Comfort Luxury Faux Fur Throw Blanket. It’s plush and looks luxurious, making it an ideal gift. Even better, it’s silky soft and comes in a few colors. 

What our tester says: “The Everlasting Comfort faux fur throw rose to the top for its softness and the beautiful drape of the fabric. I couldn’t stop running my hand over the fabric because it felt wonderful, and this made me want to use it all the time.”—Stacey L. Nash, Product Reviews tester and writer 

A garden of twittering birds can make a home feel all the more quaint, and your giftee can attract feathered friends with the Brome Squirrel Solution200 Squirrel-proof Bird Feeder. As the best bird feeder in our testing, it lived up to its squirrel-proof claims, thwarting squirrels while providing an attractive space for small birds to perch. 

What our tester says: “This feeder performed well in testing. It successfully foiled squirrels over and over again. The size and design are perfect for small bird species such as house finches and chickadees.”—Debbie Wolfe, Product Reviews tester and writer

The best mug warmer is a small luxury that tea and coffee lovers will treasure. The Ember Mug 2 elevates their sipping experience, keeping drinks piping hot for up to 90 minutes in the mug or all day on the charging coaster. Actually, it can just keep drinks pleasantly warm too, since users can set the temperature between 120 and 140 degrees Fahrenheit. 

What our tester says: “The Ember Mug 2 excels at its central job: keeping liquid hot. As long as I maintained a connection between the mug and my iPhone via Bluetooth while the mug was full, my coffee’s temperature never fluctuated from the exact temperature I selected.”—Lizzy Briskin, Product Reviews tester and writer 

Read our full review: Ember Mug 2

Don’t track the outdoors in. The upgrade pick in our best outdoor doormat guide, the L.L.Bean Heavyweight Recycled Waterhog Doormat is a handsome doormat that’s worth gifting. This mat is heavy-duty, made of polyester with a rubber backing. It can hold up to 1.5 gallons of water (it did so successfully in our testing), so it’s particularly well-suited for rainy climates. A homebody has to keep their space clean!

What our tester says: “The description says this mat can hold up to 1.5 gallons of water per square yard, so I put it to the test. I poured over 1.5 gallons onto the mat, and it did eventually soak it all up”—Stacey L. Nash, Product Reviews tester and writer 

With so much time spent indoors, a homebody will appreciate when they’re abode is the perfect temperature. The Google Nest Learning Thermostat can help keep things comfortable. It’s our pick for the best home thermostat because of its user-friendly features. It notes patterns, like times the thermostat is often adjusted, and learns to alter the temperature accordingly. It’s a smart thermostat that’s easy to use, energy-saving, and looks sleek: the whole package.

What our tester says: “I love the many ways Google Nest allows you to optimize your energy use. For example, you can choose whether to have the thermostat begin heating or cooling before you arrive home or wait until you walk in the door to save energy. There’s also a setting that continues to run the fan after turning off the AC to maximize the circulation of cold air it produces.”–Tony Carrick, Product Reviews tester and writer.

Read our full review: Google Nest Learning Thermostat

The Beautyrest Heated Snuggle Wrap Electric Blanket is the perfect gift for the homebody who’s always cold. Somewhere between a poncho and a throw blanket, it’s a wearable electric blanket so they can stay warm but have their hands free. Made of plush polyester with a micro Berber lining, it’s very soft and also flexible, so it’s nice to wear despite the inner wiring. 

If your homebody giftee is also an avid home cook, the Vego Kitchen Composter is a fabulous gift, especially for those who are tight on space. It’s a compact countertop composter, designed to turn kitchen scraps into usable compost. It’s easy to use and has smart features (though you can operate it completely manually), which is why it’s our favorite electric composter. 

What our tester says: “The composter machine’s efficiency is remarkable, offering four modes so that users can choose the ideal setting for their needs. I primarily use the eco mode, which breaks down food in just a few hours, then add the byproduct to my outdoor composting bin to complete the composting process. However, if you need ready-to-use compost, adding Vego Tabs accelerates the decomposition process.”—Debbie Wolfe 

Read our full review: Vego Kitchen Composter

Homebodies can stay toasty and warm through the entire winter with our pick for the best electric heater. The Dreo Solaris H3 Slim Space Heater performed beautifully in testing: it’s slim and lightweight, but powerful, heating up spaces larger than the 200-square-foot recommended room size. We also appreciated its 70-degree oscillation and very quiet operation, so it won’t be too much of a disturbance while catching up on a show or reading a book. 

What our tester says: “This is my favorite electric heater of all the options I tested. I keep it by my desk for chilly mornings, and it warms my toes without taking up much space. Though I love its tall and narrow design, I’m glad it shuts off when it tips over. My dogs seem to have a special ability to run right into it when they come running in to say hi.” —Michelle Larson, Product Reviews tester and writer 

Convince homebodies to come outside, at least to the backyard, with the Solo Stove Bonfire 2.0. It will make any cleared yard area or patio extra cozy with its smokeless flame. In testing for our best fire pit guide, it’s both straightforward to operate and clean; it has a removable fire grate and ash pan that really simplifies the process. It looks modern and is portable too, in case you want to bring it to a campsite or the beach. 

Read our full review: Solo Stove Bonfire 2.0

Most homebodies have a cozy home routine. Affordable but endlessly useful, the TP-Link Tapo P125M Mini Smart Wi-Fi Plug can help them automate some aspects. It helps turn “dumb” devices smart, making it possible to switch on and off, schedule, and use voice assistants on devices that don’t have WiFi connectivity. Whether to help them turn off a lamp from across the room or to create an automated Christmas light display, this smart plug is versatile and useful. 

What our tester says: “We put this one in our daughter’s room because she loves to have her fan on while she falls asleep, but not all night. Now she just tells Alexa to turn on her fan for bedtime, and it shuts off automatically after a couple of hours.”—Michelle Larson, Product Reviews tester and writer

More Gifts for Homebodies Will Love

• OXO Brew Adjustable Temperature Kettle: Whether for brewing tea or filling up a hot water bottle, cold-climate homebodies will appreciate the convenience of this electric kettle.
• iRobot Roomba i7 (7150) Robot Vacuum: One of our tested best robot vacuum picks, this Roomba is powerful and reliable, with several features that make it particularly excellent for homes with pets. 
• Google Nest Doorbell: With our top pick for the best video doorbell, homebodies can see who’s at the door without leaving the couch. 
• Philips Hue Smart Bulbs: The right lighting elevates any room, and the Philips Hue Smart Bulbs are dimmable and color-changing to cover all the bases. 
• Shark 3-in-1 Air Purifier With True HEPA: This air purifier is one of our top picks for the best fan and best air purifier in one, providing a comfortable climate and air quality control. 
• Nestl Reading Pillow: Reading, crafting, and lounging in general are more comfortable with this supportive pillow. 
• Zadro TWB Towel Warmer: This large model is one of the best towel warmers to heat up towels, throw blankets, or sweaters to make them all the more inviting. 
• Lamicall Tablet Floor Stand Holder: This floor stand can hold tablets or ereaders in any room for a hands-free experience. 
• Cuisinart Coffee Center 4-in-1 Barista Bar: Recreate the cafe experience at home with this dual coffee maker, which can make both drip coffee and barista-style drinks. 
• Zyllion Shiatsu Back and Neck Massager: This highly-rated back and neck massager will make any night feel more relaxing.