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Best jigsaw puzzles for adults: 10 stylish puzzles for a relaxing and creative break
By Lauren Geall &Shahed Ezaydi
2 months ago
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Jigsaw puzzles are the perfect way to unwind and have some downtime. Here’s our selection of the 10 best puzzles for adults to shop now.
There’s nothing better than curling up on the sofa when it’s cold and dark outside, and if you fancy some screen-free time to finish off the day, then settling down with a puzzle is the perfect way to spend an evening.
No longer an activity reserved for retired adults and young children, jigsaw puzzles have had a renaissance over the last couple of years.
Long gone are the days when puzzle designs were limited to Disney princesses and watercolour paintings of the countryside. Nowadays, there are plenty of on-trend designs to choose from, with options ranging from beautiful locations to abstract illustrations by artists.
And thanks to the methodical nature of puzzle-solving, it’s a great way to practise mindfulness and relieve feelings of stress and anxiety – ideal in light of everything that’s going on at the moment.
So, whether you’re looking to buy a puzzle as a thoughtful gift or want one for yourself, we’ve put together this roundup of the coolest adult jigsaw puzzles to get you started, from 500-piece beginner puzzles to more challenging ones with 1,000+ pieces. Keep reading to check them out.
The World Of Bridgerton jigsaw puzzle, 1,000 pieces
The World Of Agatha Christie jigsaw puzzle, 1,000 pieces
If you’re a fan of cosy crime then this is the puzzle for you. Combining puzzling with some sleuthing, this 1,000-piece puzzle features 90 clues from Christie’s mysteries hidden away for you and your loved ones to uncover.
Shop the World of Agatha Christie puzzle from Waterstones, £16.99
Liberty ‘All You Need is Love & Liberty’ book jigsaw puzzle, 500 pieces
Housed in a book-shaped box, this puzzle is printed with a Liberty artwork. Featuring a rich, inky colour palette with sunrise flashes of reds, pinks and oranges.
Shop Liberty All You Need is Love & Liberty book puzzle, £17.99
Jour férié ‘Passer au fromage’ jigsaw puzzle, 1,000 pieces
This colourful and detailed illustrated puzzle of a cheese platter is the perfect activity to accompany an evening of cheese and wine.
Shop the Jour férié Passer au fromage jigsaw puzzle from Troua, £29.99
Piecework Puzzles ‘Life Of The Party’ jigsaw puzzle, 1,000 pieces
Packaged in a chic box and adorned with bold colours, tackling this puzzle is the perfect way to brighten up a gloomy Friday night in.
Shop the Piecework Puzzles Life Of The Party from Not Another Bill, £23.80
Always Personal ‘Impossible’ jigsaw puzzle, 150 pieces
If you’re in the mood for a real challenge (and we mean it), this one-of-a-kind clear acrylic puzzle from Always Personal is sure to stump even the most experienced jigsaw solvers.
We’ve opted for the 150-piece version, but you can choose how many pieces depending on how difficult you want it to be.
Cloudberries ‘Pantry’ jigsaw puzzle, 1,000 pieces
This food jigsaw puzzle looks good enough to eat. The 1,000-piece puzzle is sure to challenge even the best jigsaw masters.
Shop Cloudberries ‘Pantry’ at Not on the High Street, £23.99
Prints In Pieces ‘She Found Peace’ jigsaw puzzle, 500 pieces
Each of Prints In Pieces’s puzzles feature an illustration from a different independent artist, so you can display the completed product as a work of art once you’re done.
We love the empowering message of finding peace within oneself in this artwork by Parul Khanna.
Cavallini Celestial jigsaw puzzle, 1,000 pieces
Embark on a journey through the cosmos with this celestial puzzle. The stunningly detailed map of the night sky will be a captivating challenge for stargazers and puzzle lovers.
Shop Cavallini Celestial 1,000 piece jigsaw puzzle from Waterstones, £24.99
Rest In Pieces Pantone colour palette, 1,000 pieces
If you’re looking for a challenge, then this Pantone colour palette puzzle from Rest In Pieces is the one for you.
With its vibrant hi-res imagery and unusual round shape, this will keep you entertained for hours on end.
Shop Pantone Colour Palette puzzle at Rest In Pieces, £24.99
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