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Living in an apartment often means limited space and little control over how you can decorate. But that shouldn’t mean having to sacrifice on furnishing one’s space with things that are beautiful and functional, and above all: nonpermanent. The best gift for people in an apartment — whether it’s their fist apartment or tenth — fit that stylish-but-easy sensibility, and it’s great to find something practical that can double as decor! Whether their style leans more toward the classic, sleek, and elegant or the custom, fun, and quirky, there are plenty of gifts you can give to your apartment-living friends — or maybe even get for your own abode.
So whether you’re headed to an apartment housewarming party, or just want to gift them something special, we’ve rounded up 17 gifts they’ll appreciate, from colored glassware and serving essentials to quirky decor and lots of stuff that smells good. Keep reading to get some great ideas for the best apartment presents you can find right now.