Cute decor that makes your home look like a cosy cafe
Ceramics that give you serotonin
Our spaces influence our mood more than we realise. Science confirms what our mothers and Marie Kondo have been saying all along: a cluttered, soulless room won’t spark joy. We would like to think that personalising a home with decor items or small ceramic pieces that reflect your personality is just mental health maintenance.
Hand-painted wall plates, quirky dinnerware and candles are the perfect gateway drug to a happier home. Unlike splurging on a statement coffee table that could cost you more than ₹60,000 and your dignity, or reupholstering your couch in the season’s trending mocha mousse, ceramics are low-commitment decor upgrades. You can sprinkle little pockets of personality around your home without creating a pothole in your bank account or chasing your contractor.
Before you go down the Internet’s rabbit hole to look for these pieces, stop in your path. We found ceramics that can make your house emanate joy every day.
Here are a few ceramic products we’re adding to cart
Wishing Chair quirky farm handpainted wall plate, ₹799
Bring a dash of countryside charm into your home with Wishing Chair’s hand-painted wall art, a sure conversation starter when you have guests over. Whether you hang it in your living room, dining space, or kitchen nook, it brings a playful energy to your home. You can take your pick of cute barnyard animals, cows, sheep and pigs. The brand also offers platters, mugs, vases, and more, if you like your art extra hardworking.
Modern Quests standing bear with balloon sculpture, ₹2,799
The only thing this bear will maul is your stress. Part of the brand’s Enhabit label that focuses on decor accents and tableware, this piece will speak to your inner child (or your actual child). They have a few other bear sculptures, each one more whimsical than the last—we love the bears holding a tray (for your trinkets) and just about holding a tray. You can buy one or better yet, build an entire ursine collection for your bedside table.
Wildtree Ceramic book-shaped flower vase, ₹1,999
You may be nose-deep in the plot of your latest read but this vase will tempt you to look up and absorb your Pinterest-y surroundings. Designed to look like it belongs on a book shelf, it can be used as a planter, a flower vase, and even a stationery holder if you’re feeling rebellious enough. It’s got a hole for drainage and a silicon stopper to prevent leakage—two features that will make you want to give it a (green) thumbs up.
The Confetti Tree handmade ceramic striped tea pot and cup set, ₹599
This cup set will give you your own little Breakfast at Tiffany’s moment in the middle of a busy work week. Cheerful yet subdued, it is perfect for mornings when you want to slow down and enjoy every sip of your tea. And regardless of its very affordable price, it’ll fit seamlessly into the shelf of crockery you’ve been saving for the President.
Knotty Rope lighthouse and cottage soap dispenser, ₹1,290
What’s the first thing many people do when they get a swanky hotel room? That’s right, scope out the bathroom to get the real vibe. So to with homes, bathrooms are the litmus test of taste, cleanliness and mentality. A characterful washroom that smells great can instantly make your guests feel both, comfortable and impressed. And this ceramic lighthouse and cottage soap dispenser is just the kind of curiosity. It brings coastal charm to your washroom, transforming a daily-use item into a piece of art.
Vaaree flavour peel salt and pepper shaker, ₹849
Want to host a dinner that people will remember for weeks? It goes beyond just the food—it’s also about how you set your table, the plates you use, the centrepiece that creates a visual cohesiveness. Hack the latter easily with these onion and garlic salt and pepper shakers. They’ll bring uniqueness to your table and help season the dinner conversation, too. With the festive season approaching, these would also fit well in a gift hamper for your loved ones.
The Purple Pony ceramic pomegranate showpieces, ₹1,999
This elegant pink and mint green set adds both quirk and elegance to a space in one go. The pieces have a small opening that can fit flowers and ferns, or even incense sticks (or you can simply use them as decor too). The size of an actual pomegranate, the fruit which is known to symbolise fertility and abundance, they also make for a thoughtful baby shower gift.
Weaving Homes red polka dessert plate, ₹349
The highlight of any meal is undoubtedly the dessert that follows. And a good dessert deserves good plating. Drop your gulab jamuns, guava chilli ice-cream, or jalebi-rabdi on this polka-dotted, handcrafted cutie and take your time to relish it. It’s also safe to put in the microwave so you can have those gulab jamuns hot.
Nicobar galle kulhar (set of 4), ₹2,250
For those who romanticise the earthiness of chai in disposable terracotta kulhads, these ceramic ones will offer a more committed relationship. Like terracotta, these are also good for heat retention, which means if you get engrossed in the latest tea your friend is giving you, your chai will still be warm when you remember to sip it. If you wish to shake things up a bit, serve your cocktails in these (Tiki but make it Indian). The collection, which is inspired by the coastal city of Galle in Sri Lanka, features a carafe as well that you can pair with the set.
The Faraway Tree scented ceramic jar candle with a lid, ₹1,575
When life gets overrun with errands, deadlines and social commitments, this pastel beauty will ease your sensory overload. With its vegetable-paraffin wax mix sprinkled with dried mogra, the candle looks good even when not lit. Keep it on your coffee table and let the fragrance help you relax after a long day.
