March 13, 2025 | Penelope Singh

Great Housewarming Gift Ideas


Making A New House Feel Like Home

Moving into a new place is a major life step for most people. A great housewarming gift goes a long way to making a person feel more at home in their new living space. Let’s look at some ideas for a great housewarming gift to help your friend or family member get settled in!

Useful Items

If you’re looking for suggestions, why not start with something that the person can use? Kitchen items are ideal for this. A set of new wineglasses, napkins, placemats, or drink coasters all fit with this idea. Further up the price scale are items like knife sets, food storage containers, no-stick cookware, or an espresso maker. For the bathroom, a set of towels or assorted soaps are a nice touch. For the living room, something like a cushion or throw might be a great idea. Look for unique or colorful designs if you’re thinking along these lines.

JamesDeMersJamesDeMers, Pixabay

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Decorative Items

If a decorative item has a unique look, it might be just right for the new homeowner. A table lamp, hallway mirror, or light rug may be a good option. These more decorative gifts are a bit more hit-and-miss so really think about the recipient’s likes and dislikes! A coffee table book about a favorite subject, or a photo album are also interesting ideas. A houseplant is another solid choice; there are a lot of low maintenance houseplants that brighten up an interior. A beautiful pot for the plant might be a nice additional touch.

Food Items

Items like coffee beans, spice sets, and assorted teas, are usually appreciated. The options in this category are almost limitless, but obviously target it carefully to the person’s tastes. If only one member of a couple likes hot sauce, or coffee, for example, get something else that they both can enjoy.

File:Set of Spices.jpgLenore Edman from Sunnyvale, CA, Wikimedia Commons

Outdoor Or Patio Items

An outdoor item makes a great housewarming gift as well. An umbrella, gardening tools, pathway lights, a watering can, or a welcome mat are all possibilities in this area. Patio plants are great as well. A small tree that they can plant will possibly be a memorable gift to last far into the future.

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It’s The Thought That Counts

If you’re counting down to a housewarming party and stuck for something to get, you can implement the above ideas to get started. Remember that it’s always the thought that counts, but if you can find something that’s not only practical but looks good, you’ll have chosen the perfect housewarming gift.

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