For anyone who has been a new homeowner you know what a life-changing event this can be. Congratulating those who have a new place to call home with a special surprise is an easy way to commemorate this big step. Whether you’re attending a housewarming party or you just want to show how excited you’re for them during the holidays, these gifts for new homeowners are destined to bring a smile to their faces.
Tape Measure
When moving into a new home one of the main tasks is hanging frames on the wall or putting together a few pieces of furniture. Why not help them by giving them a custom tape measure that they can use for years to come? No other gift would measure up to the practicality of a tape measure for a gift!
Doormat
You know that the last thing on a new homeowner’s mind is picking up a new doormat. They’re too busy unpacking, arranging objects on shelves, and finding their own level of feng shui. Put a wholesome look on their home’s exterior by presenting them with a cute new doormat. Personalize it with their name or house number if you want to give it that extra-special finishing touch.
Stone Coaster
A set of coasters may not seem like a normal gift to give new homeowners but a house only feels like a home once you add the details to it. A set of four coasters can be stored safely on the small couch side table. This way their new furniture stays as beautiful as the day they bought it.
Cozy Blanket
Who doesn’t love getting wrapped up all cozy and warm on the chilliest days of the year? Not only are blankets soft and inviting, but they also look great draped on the living room sofa or folded at the foot of the bed. You can never have enough sherpa blankets, especially in the winter months.
First Home Ornament
If this is their first Christmas in their new home, then a customized ornament would be a jolly gift that they can put on their tree every year. You can put a photo of their new house, add a monogram or family name, and as a bonus the date on which they moved in. This way if they do move to another house they’ll always have a piece of their first home with them!
Decorative Pillow
Throw pillows are the perfect addition to any space! They liven up a muted palette in the living room and add character to bedrooms and even home offices. Help make their new house a home with a custom pillow, or personalize a lumbar pillow with their family name on it.
Cutting Board
When moving into a new home it may be hard to decide where you will put the plates and pots, or which light fixtures work best for each room. However, one thing everyone already knows is that they hope to host many Thanksgiving and Christmas dinners in their kitchen. A custom cutting board will help you be included in all the festivities, even when you cannot join in person.
Pet Bowl
Don’t Forget Their Beloved Pet! Moving into a new home can be stressful for a pet, so help them with the moving process by gifting a new bowl. Helping their pet feel comfortable with their own things will mean a lot to the new homeowners. You could also make sure they are not lost by giving them a new pet tag with the new address.
Notebook
If you’ve ever moved before, you know how a little organization can make a huge difference in the whole process — and just how easy it is to get caught up in a mess of disorganization. Help the new homeowners sort things out by supplying them with small tokens that make day-to-day life a little easier. Gifting them with a custom notebook to help them keep organized everything they need will go a long way.
Custom Wine Label
Nothing says congrats on your new home like a bottle of wine to share once they’re all moved in. Make it extra special by creating a one-of-a-kind label to put on the bottle. Once they have finished drinking the wine, they can keep it as a unique vase.
Recipe Binder
For cooking enthusiasts, nothing means more than a safe place to store all of their family recipes for the baked treats they’re planning to whip up during the holidays. There’s a certain nostalgic quality about a special recipe binder containing all the favorite recipes from throughout the generations. Make sure to leave a few blank pages for them to add their own recipes and continue the tradition!
Serving Tray
This gift will be used beyond serving drinking at the housewarming party. Every birthday, anniversary, or Mother’s/Father’s Day it will be pulled out to give the VIP breakfast in bed. You can customize it with photos, names, or a beloved quote. They’ll want to use the serving tray even when there is no official occasion.
Remember, owning a home for the first time is a huge step! By presenting them with a special surprise, you’ll be congratulating them in a way that’s both thoughtful and personal—and reminding them that you’re right by their side in celebrating their new stage in life. If you’ve received a fantastic housewarming gift recently, comment below to share
Lucy is a Content Specialist at Zazzle in Cork, Ireland. Originally from America, she is now settled in Ireland with her husband and Corgi-mix puppy Dug (yes, like from Disney’s UP!). It’s the simple things in life that matter, so give her a bag of M&M’s and she’s happy. She loves to relax with a good book, cozy up on the couch for a movie, or go to the park for a stroll with the family.
