It’s no surprise that many of us are quickly planning Summer getaways with those we love. Whether you’ve scheduled an upcoming visit to a close friend’s Summer home, a coworker’s beachfront bungalow, or a family member’s lakeside retreat, you may find yourself in search of the perfect gift to show your appreciation. This week, we’re highlighting five magnificent Summer home gifts, to show your gratitude while offering beauty and functionality to elevate spaces of any style and setting.
KARUI TRAYS
GamFratesi
Born to be admired, the Karui Trays are an elegant, yet practical design. Whether you’re entertaining a group or simply looking for chic items to adorn a coffee or dining table, the Karui Trays add a sense of glamour and sophistication wherever they’re placed. Made out of sleek, polished brass with gorgeous leather inserts, these designs make a perfect gift that then become a functional part of the home. 
IKEBANA
Jaime Hayon
Ikebana is the Japanese art of making flower arrangements, and Jaime Hayon’s vase will allow you to do just that. Ideal for creating beautiful, eye-catching centerpieces, Ikebana is composed of a free-standing brass structure which holds flowers in place within a hand-blown glass vase. Designed intentionally to encourage appreciation for the entire flower, including the stem, the Ikebana allows floral arrangements to assume a vital place in the home. This piece combines functionality and good taste, creating an alluring sense of modernity that merges three very different elements — glass, metal, and flowers — in perfect harmony.  Available in multiple sizes.
VVD POTTERY IN BLACK
Vincent Van Duysen
Effortlessly chic, the VVD Pottery Collection in black ceramic is an absolute must-have for the contemporary kitchen, and a wonderfully versatile gift to please any host. Both the solid oak lid and smooth ceramic base showcase the captivating property of an all-black design, whose neutral color allows the collection to blend elegantly into a wide range of modern spaces. Available in three sizes.
SLIDE
Karin Nakamura
Slide gracefully epitomizes everything we love about meaningful design—impeccable aesthetics paired with innovative functionality. When designing Slide, Nakamura worked with the idea that small objects tend to be forgotten and lose their value in a pile among random things. As a solution, Slide provides the option to showcase small treasures and trinkets, or stow them away—whatever suits your needs that day. Whether used as a storage unit in the living room, atop a vanity in the bedroom, or separately as an iPad holder, Slide allows you to accomplish daily tasks with a sense of grace and elegance.
CRI CRI
Studio Natural
Gone are the days of frivolous gift-giving; Cri Cri is a gift that is not just beautiful to look at, but practical and useful as well. With this playful lamp from Foscarini, memories of childhood picnics, family barbecues, and road trips resurface immediately—with some added style, of course. Its bright colors and playful shape exude a sense of experimentation and curiosity not often found in outdoor lighting, but it’s this willingness to explore that makes Foscarini’s collection so unique. Cri Cri can fold in on itself for easy portability, includes a rechargeable battery, and is water-safe. Available in green or red.