Once mainly a treat for children, the Advent calendar is now appealing to adults and is increasingly focused on the home. From the living room to the dining table, from the kitchen to the bathroom, we have toured the rooms to see how certain brands are reinterpreting this December tradition. From ceramics and glass ornaments to hang on the tree to boxes that become little works of art to admire or collect, the countdown becomes a project: each window adds a touch to the home or even to daily rituals. And there’s no shortage of pantry treats, from coffee to chocolate.
Living room
Westwinghas created a giant advent calendar: behind the 24 little windows lie a variety of Nordic and European design brands, from Audo Copenhagen to Ferm Living, Bloomingville and Vinga, right through to Aesop’s botanical skincare range: tableware, decorative accessories and personal care products (€269)
The Loberoncalendar has an intimate and romantic feel. Its surprises capture the spirit of December evenings: a candle holder and a candle snuffer, a home fragrance, a lantern, a cushion cover, the classic nutcracker and Christmas decorations (€198)
The Swarovski calendar is an annual ritual for collectors. For 2026, the brand has drawn inspiration from the night sky and its constellations. Behind the doors are crystal decorations to hang on the tree, such as stars, moons, snowflakes, bells and baubles, along with four Advent candles. A family heirloom to be passed down through the generations, with a price to match: €1,200
Dining room
Villeroy & Boch hides items from the Toy’s Delight collection, sixteen of which are exclusive and available only in the calendar. By the end of Advent, you’ll have a complete breakfast set for two (€379)
At the table
This year, Nespresso has created its Advent calendar in collaboration with Swarovski, available in two versions: Original (€54) and Vertuo (€59), depending on the machine. Behind the doors are the brand’s coffees and new seasonal blends – flavoured and decaffeinated – along with a few biscuits. The final surprise is waiting to be discovered
Armani/Dolci, the chocolate range created in collaboration with Turin-based chocolatier Guido Gobino, presents its little delights in packaging that invites you on a journey: on ivory-coloured paper with a matt finish, a stylised Alpine village takes shape in relief, tone-on-tone, like a landscape freshly covered in snow (€199)
For those who struggle to drink enough throughout the day, the Viennese brand Waterdrop has created ‘microdrinks’ – sugar-free cubes to dissolve in a glass of water. This Christmas, they are offering them in two advent calendars: the ‘large’ (€129.99), featuring 24 surprises including microdrinks, limited editions and accessories – from insulated water bottles to candles – and the ‘small’ (€24.99), containing 25 drinks in 11 flavours
Lindt takes its Pick & Mix to a height of 1.40 metres: a calendar that steals the show in any room. You can customise the contents to your liking, choosing from chocolate bars, boxes of pralines and the classic chocolate bear. The XXL edition is available by pre-order only at Lindt Chocolate Shops
Bathroom and self-care
Diptyque has entrusted its 2026 calendar to the artist Jean-Simon Roch, who has envisioned it as a craftsman’s toolbox. Inside are 25 fragrant treasures: from body care rituals to candles and home accessories. The packaging is designed to last, becoming a treasure chest in which to store whatever you wish (€450)
Home living has become a source of inspiration for sectors increasingly distant from interior design. The fact that the home has become a shared language is also demonstrated by the beauty industry. For Christmas 2026, Lancôme presents 24 surprises – including skincare, make-up and fragrances – housed in a pink-hued palace, designed by the French artist Octave Marsal (€200)
Children’s bedroom
Dream Peaks by Legami is a Christmas village to be built day by day, one little house at a time. Inside are small stationery items and toys: mini notebooks, stackable highlighters, squishies and Storyteller cameras. The grand finale is a limited-edition pen. The cardboard calendar is accompanied by a digital version: from 1 December, via a QR code, you can access a web app with a daily surprise (€49.95)
Studio
Stationery lovers will be familiar with Papier, the well-known London brand whose advent calendar sells out every year. The 24 reusable drawers contain pens, notebooks, cards, wax seals and even a pack of playing cards. The latest addition is the 12-day version, housed in a little house that you can keep. The brand also delivers to Italy
Outdoors
The range from Dr. Jonquille & Mr. Ail, a social enterprise based in Nantes, contains 24 sachets of organic seeds, including vegetables, herbs and edible flowers: enough to turn your balcony into a small vegetable garden (€59)
