Have a friend or family member who just moved into a new place? Getting them the perfect housewarming gift is a necessity, but it can also be a tough thing to pick out! If you’re stumped as to what to get, take a look at our top ten housewarming gift ideas!
A Scented Candle
We all know the wonder that is walking into a home filled with the sweet scent of a burning candle. Gift that experience to your friend or family in their new home with their own scented candle. Bonus points if you already know of a smell they might like!
A Custom Welcome Mat or Outdoor Rug
Give the gift of a thoughtful welcome! Every future visitor (and resident!) will appreciate a kind greeting, a funny joke or a custom monogram design.
A Bouquet of Flowers
No new home is complete without a bouquet of fresh flowers. Pick long-lasting varieties like carnations, alstroemeria or chrysanthemums so the arrangement lasts beyond the initial move-in. Want to arrange the flowers on your own? Take a look at our tips for making grocery store flowers look like they came from a florist!
A Refillable Olive Oil Bottle
While store-bought olive oil containers are ok, a more styled bottle is a much more elegant choice. A dark container is better because ultraviolet rays from light can break down the oil over time. You can also purchase bulk olive oil which can be a lot cheaper than buying it in smaller quantities.
Custom Coasters
Nothing is worse than a condensation ring on a brand new coffee table! Make sure that never happens in your friend’s new home with custom coasters. From paper to stone, there’s a size and a style for every home.
A Fancy Soap and Lotion Set
A set of fancy hand soap and lotion is a great housewarming gift because it’s probably not something that the host would purchase for themselves. It’s an elegant touch to a guest bath or even positioned next to the kitchen sink.
Kitchen Towels
Don’t be without a handy kitchen towel when a mess arises! Get the host or hostess a set of personalized kitchen towels, or ones that feature a funny kitchen-related limerick.
An Electric Corkscrew
While the new resident can surely open wine bottles with a traditional corkscrew, an electric version can much more easily pop open a bottle of vino. Make it an even better gift by including the opener along with a wine set like an aerating spout, a foil cutter, a drip ring and a bottle stopper.
A Marble Wine Cooler
A stainless steel wine cooler works just fine, but a marble version is much more on-trend. It’s the perfect housewarming gift, and your host will enjoy that they can leave cold wine on the table.
A Throw Blanket
One thing a home can never have too many of is a throw blanket! From the couch to the end of your bed, a well-designed throw can add a touch of style and warmth to any room. Pick a neutral design that will work no matter what the homeowner’s decor is, or select a bold style if you know the color scheme already.
Getting a loved one a new home gift when they move into a new place is a wonderful gesture. No matter your budget or what their style is, we hope our list helps you find something for everyone!
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We got a gift basket once that had a small hammer, nails, and measuring tape. With a new house there are so many things to hang on walls – very useful!
That’s a fantastic gift idea, thanks for sharing!