The 40 best luxury gifts that are worth the splurge in 2024

Nothing says self-care like a toasty, warm towel on an icy winter morning. So, if you're looking for a gift to make someone feel pampered and loved, this towel warmer is a must. Our managing editor Rachel Quigley has it and says it's life-changing.

With the Bambino Plus, Breville took a great entry-level espresso machine and added a few bonus features, including an automatic steam wand for quick milk drinks. Plus, it looks great in any kitchen and comes in multiple colors.

Though Sardel is a relative newcomer in the cookware world, the company's 6-piece set was the most elegant of our testing pool. But Sardel's set impressed beyond looks, earning points for its durable build and comfortable handles.

Dyson's Gen5detect vacuum may be expensive, but it's also one of the most impeccably designed, powerful models we've tested. The vacuum's auto mode, which adjusts its power based on how much dirt it's picking up, is just one example of what this premium machine can do.

We’re big fans of Bearaby’s internet-famous, perfectly chunky weighted blankets. Not only are they adorable to look at, they’re also great for getting better rest and just feeling calmer on those more stressful days. This velvet option, just like all of the brand’s weighted blankets, gets its weight from the fabric itself as opposed to glass or plastic beads. The material is sustainable and made from recycled marine plastic — though you’d never guess it from how soft and comfortable the velvet feels.

Our favorite blender, the Vitamix 5200, can pulverize, blend and mix just about anything. Throw in a jar of peanuts and you can make peanut butter. Add in frozen fruit and cream and enjoy homemade ice cream. In other words, it's a versatile beast of a blender that any home cook would appreciate.

Once you go high-quality bedding, there’s really no going back. Give the gift of better rest with some of the most comfortable, breathable, luxurious bedding we’ve ever experienced. We named these the best linen sheets, in fact. These linen sheets are available in four different sizes and eight gorgeous colors to fit any style.

Yes, we’ve discovered a luxury kettle that we’re absolutely obsessed with. This super-chic kitchen gadget will garner all the compliments (speaking from experience) and makes for the perfect gift for anyone who can’t live without tea or coffee. The variable control makes it easy to get precise with the temperature of your water, while features like a built-in timer make it a breeze to time your extraction. And that’s not even mentioning the precision-pour spout, which will seriously make you feel like an expert barista.

Outdoor furniture doesn’t come cheap. But if you really want to treat someone special this holiday season, we’d recommend a piece from Outer. The outdoor furniture brand specializes in well-designed, durable and comfortable pieces that are easier on the environment. The Wicker Outdoor Sofa is especially gorgeous and incredibly comfortable, plus it's easy to put together and clean regularly.

If someone in your life is short on kitchen space or just wants to downsize, the Brava Oven is one of the most impressive kitchen gadgets we’ve come across. It replaces a conventional oven, a microwave oven, air fryer, toaster and even more. The digital display is home to over 7,000 customizable cooking programs that are already downloaded onto your mini oven. You simply have to select what you want to make, put in the ingredients and the oven’s technology ensures it’s perfectly cooked.

For a full-body workout that also improves their cardiovascular fitness, you won't find a better setup than the Hydrow Pro Rower. In our testing, it was one of the sleekest, most comfortable rowing machines. And with the all-access membership, they'll gain access to live classes that'll make them feel like they're at a local regatta.

This adorable cookware set isn’t just any old cookware set — it features Le Creuset’s iconic round Dutch oven, which won out as our best “splurge” Dutch oven. With perfect heat distribution, easy handling and high performance and durability, it’s a kitchen essential you can hand down to your children. Also included in the set are the brand’s Signature Saucepan and Signature Iron Handle Skillet.

For anyone who loves their backyard entertaining, Solo Stove makes some of the coolest fire pits we’ve ever seen. Especially for any smoke-averse people, the brand’s signature airflow design results in way less smoke and an efficient burn that creates super-fine ash that’s easy to clean. The burn is totally mesmerizing, and overall it’s a perfect gift for fire pit newbies and pros alike.

Whether it’s a sunny summer backyard party or a chilly fall family reunion, pizza is always the perfect addition. And with this gas-powered pizza oven from Ooni, making incredibly delicious fresh pizza has never been easier. It’s the perfect big-ticket item to give anyone who loves to host and has the outdoor space to do so. They don’t even have to be a skilled cook — Ooni ovens are so intuitive, anyone can create culinary masterpieces in no time.

For bakers, there are few kitchen tools greater than the stand mixer. And the KitchenAid Artisan Series 5-Quart Tilt-Head Stand Mixer delivered the best performance of any mixer we tested. With its more than 20 available colors and classic profile, this mixer is sleek enough to display on the kitchen counter while still being a powerhouse for making doughs, batters and more.

The fact that Nama's J2 is backed by a 15-year warranty tells us it's a well-built juicer that'll stick around for years. In our testing, we also loved how easy it was to clean, maintain and use, thanks to an oversized hopper and powerful masticator. It's the perfect gift for the health-conscious.

The Apple Watch Series 10 comes with a slew of upgrades, from an increased display size to a lighter design. But the best part about Apple's newest smartwatch is its life-changing sleep apnea detection, electronics writer Henry T. Casey writes in his review. In any case, it's one of the best smartwatches on the market, making it a no-brainer gift for any wearable nerd.

For the doting cat parents in your life, this innovative, high-tech litter robot is an incredibly impressive piece of technology that makes scooping poop a chore of the past. It’s a fully automatic, self-cleaning litter box that’s also Wi-Fi-enabled. Through the accompanying app, you can track how often your cat or cats go, and you get a read of their weight, every time they step into the box — which is one of the best ways to keep track of their health. There’s no smell, it’s really quiet and it’s a hassle-free way to ensure that your cat’s box is always clean.

Frequent gymgoers, generally active people and honestly just about anyone knows that there’s nothing like a massage after a long day or a tough week. Therabody’s line of Theraguns is by and far the best massage guns on the market. It delivers a deep muscle treatment that helps aid recovery, release tension and soothe discomfort.

As our reviewer put it, the Sub Mini will improve any Sonos system you pair it with. And that alone has won us over. For anyone looking to improve their sound system, whether they enjoy playing music or watching "The Penguin," the Sub Mini is compact and packs a punch.

Imagine your single-serve coffee maker, but instead of coffee, out comes margaritas, cosmos and, well, espresso martinis. A perfect gift option for anyone who loves a good drink but isn’t interested in the mixology of it, this cocktail machine is a whole lot of adult-only fun, because there’s nothing wrong with wanting your boozy beverages to be a little easier to make at home. Simply insert a cocktail capsule, select your preferred strength and the machine does the rest. All you need to have on hand is the liquor of your choice.

This unique home gym setup, which includes a cabinet of smart weights, guides you through workouts, gives you personal feedback on your form, pushes you and tells you when you’re ready for harder workouts and tracks your performance to tailor future training plans. One of the best parts is how compact the entire setup is, so you don’t have to worry about setting up something that will take over an entire room.

For anyone who loves their Apple products, the brand’s AirPods Max are undeniably pricey — but they’re also a joy to use and experience. Their design is modern and unique, while the sound quality is stellar. The tech inside the headphones is super impressive as well. From Adaptive EQ that adjusts audio frequencies in real time to unmatched active noise cancellation and a 20-hour battery, there’s no denying that these sleek headphones would make for an incredible gift.

Definitely a splurge-but-worth-it gift pick. We fell in love with this portable, easy-to-use projector in our Samsung Freestyle review. Not only is it an excellent projector that can project up to a 100-inch screen, but it can also be a speaker, a light or a groovy star show projector.

Stylish, comfortable ballet flats are all the rage this season, and M. Gemi's The Zoe Flats are one of the most fashionable pairs on the market. We love the zig-zag strap and square toe, which is unique and roomier for wider feet.

This is one of the prettiest necklaces we've ever seen (and holiday-appropriate!), and all of Soru's jewelry is handmade by family-run workshops and artisans in Italy and Turkey. When our programming editor Daniel Rathburn gifted the matching earrings, they were a huge hit.

With the Kindle Paperwhite Signature Edition, Amazon took its waterproof e-reader and added a few goodies, including extra storage, a front camera and an ad-free experience. It's the best e-reader to buy for book lovers.

Manifest a year of travel and exploration by gifting the globetrotter in your life the only carry-on suitcase they’ll ever need. Away’s Carry-On won our award for the best carry-on luggage of the year thanks to its durability, thoughtful organization, smart features and, of course, its super-chic design. For someone who wants to make an impression (and ensure their luggage never gets mixed up with anyone else’s), we’d recommend this upgraded aluminum model.

After trying tons of straighteners, Quigley finally settled on this one from ghd, which she says straightens her frizzy hair without causing damage. Even after using it for a decade, it works as good as new.

For a gift that may feel like it's from the future, we can't recommend this sauna blanket enough. Our director of social Stephanie Griffin says that she uses it nightly for relaxing, detoxifying sweat sessions.