Sending expensive gift baskets requires forethought. While it's important to have all products match in either color or product range, what is more important is the instant visual impression left as well as the lasting message given - your relationship matters and must remain solid. Best clients and indispensible employees would be suited to this group and rightly so. The largess of the gift is inconsequential to the grandiose nature of the relationship. The kind of designer for this type of gift is a meticulous and refined individual who he or she would classify as the type of recipient deserving of such a masterpiece.

When there is simply too much product to present in a gift basket, the container selection is the key. Often times, a large wicker design is filled right to the bottom of the basket, with minimal shred or craft paper as a base. This adds considerably to the weigh of the design and a strong solid handle is absolutely necessary. Imagine the recipient carrying the gift immediately after opening and having all product drop to floor due to a weak handle breaking from the weight. If possible, a large hamper without handles is a great option. The recipient will naturally pick up the container from the bottom or from the handles built into the side of the hamper. The hamper can also hold more products due to the fact that it is neatly stacked inside and not 'on display' like in a traditional gift basket. When photographing the gift, the product is presented nicely but the gift is shipped closed with the lid on top and a pretty bow to complete the look.

The most popular color scheme for a high-end gift basket is arguably black and gold. The color gold is a symbol of richness. The color black complements gold nicely. It's difficult to go wrong when using black and gold but it's important that the use of these two colors is not over done. Gold should be the primary color choice with black as a complementary color to simply accent the design. Black simply provides layers with which to present the gold colored products. If there is insufficient gold-colored product available, substitute with browns and yellows if possible. With a premium gift basket, it may be necessary to use brown or yellow product as filler product that isn't seen as much as the gold products on display.

A premium gift basket can have add-ons to the gift that scream rich. Whether contained in the gift to as an aside to it, the limits are only your imagination. A crystal chess set would be suitable for executive committee members with refined tastes. These items may need to be imported from another country or sourced located at high-end retail stores. You may be required to search for options that you would not have thought of otherwise. The key is to find that wow factor that is sure to jump out at the recipient. If possible, find out the hobbies of the recipients and the appropriate add-on may be obvious.

Besides the visual presentation of the gift, the message provided is what may be the lasting impression. Traditionally, a gift basket has a gift card tied to the back of the basket. The card is made of paper with either handwritten or computer printed messages. One interesting option is to include a computer cd in the shape of a cd. An author could have their book in pdf format on the cd. A web designer could have samples of their websites for display on the cd. Regardless, it's important to think outside the box to ensure that whatever gift card style you choose, the right message is conveyed.

It's hard to imagine a high-end gift basket being sent for personal reasons. Most people don't need a huge assortment of food items unless the gift is being sent as a family gift. Regardless of the many possible reasons for sending gifts, it's most important to ensure that the gift received is the gift sent with the implied intentions. A gift should provide good thoughts and good feelings towards the sender. Whether as a thank you gift or sympathy gift, make the gift personal.