Moving into a new house is a monumental occasion, often accompanied by a mix of excitement and stress. It signifies a significant accomplishment and the start of a new chapter. While it might take time for new homeowners to feel completely settled and ready to host gatherings, sending a housewarming gift is a thoughtful gesture to acknowledge their achievement and express your joy for them. It’s a way to celebrate their milestone without imposing on their space or schedule.
Thoughtful housewarming gift arrangement featuring faux boxwood topiaries for greenery, elegant urn planters, and a personalized monogrammed door mat to welcome guests.
When selecting housewarming gifts, opting for classic and comforting items is always a winning strategy. Think about gifts that evoke a sense of home and warmth. Candles are a quintessential choice (the “HouseWarming” candle collaboration was even named to capture this cozy feeling!). Soft throw blankets, a vibrant green potted plant, a beautiful cooking spoon or spatula, or a sophisticated pie dish are all excellent options. Consumable gifts can also be a delightful touch. And don’t underestimate the charm of a coffee table book. Often, new homeowners are preoccupied with practical necessities like cleaning supplies and paper goods – which, incidentally, could even be bundled into a fun and practical housewarming gift basket. However, focusing on items that enhance the feeling of “home” is what truly makes a housewarming gift special.
The key to a perfect housewarming gift is to choose items that add to the ambiance and comfort of a home, rather than things they likely only need one of. Focus on beautiful and useful items that can be displayed and used around the house, showing your thoughtfulness and care in celebrating their new space.
While a previous list of favorite gifts has been shared, here are more fresh and inspiring Housewarming Gift Ideas that are sure to be appreciated.
Elegant wood taper candle holders, perfect for creating a warm and inviting atmosphere in a new home.
Wood Taper Holder | $16 Complement these holders with dripless candles to gift instant coziness and soft lighting.
Monogramed Coir Border Doormat | $69 Personalize their entryway and make every arrival feel special with a welcoming monogrammed doormat.
Antique Brass & Marble Vanity Mirror | $68 Elevate their daily routine with a touch of vintage charm using this antique brass and marble vanity mirror, perfect for adding elegance to a bathroom or dressing area.
Indigo Ceramic Vase | $79 A versatile and stylish indigo ceramic vase, ideal for displaying flowers or standing alone as a decorative centerpiece in any room.
Charming kitchenware gifts including a nautical dinner bell to announce meal times, copper measuring cups for baking enthusiasts, and a gold oil cruet for kitchen elegance.
Dinner Bell | $49 Add a touch of fun and tradition to their home with a dinner bell, a unique way to call everyone to the table for meals.
Copper Measuring Cups | $48 Upgrade their baking experience with a set of four beautiful and functional copper measuring cups, adding a touch of sophistication to kitchen tasks.
Gold Oil Cruet | $42 Enhance their kitchen countertop with a sleek gold oil cruet, even better when paired with a set of gourmet olive oils for culinary enthusiasts.
Salt & Pepper Grinder | $10 Offer a practical yet stylish kitchen essential with a high-quality salt and pepper grinder at an unbelievable price, rivaling more expensive brands.
English Copper Tea Kettle | $148 Bring warmth and style to their kitchen with an English copper tea kettle, a beautiful and functional piece that brightens up any stovetop.
Comfort and utility housewarming gift ideas featuring waffle hand towels for kitchen use, a cotton striped apron for home tasks, and luxurious terry bath towels for a spa-like bathroom experience.
Waffle Hand Towel | $32 Help them refresh their kitchen linens with waffle weave hand towels, a practical and stylish gift, available in three colors.
Cotton Striped Apron | $13 A versatile and thoughtful gift, a cotton striped apron is perfect for anyone who loves to cook, bake, garden, or create, protecting clothes in style.
Terry Bath Towel Starter Bundle | $186 Indulge them with the luxury of new bathroom towels with a terry bath towel starter bundle, offering a boutique hotel feel in their own home.
CLJ x Lola Blanket in Raisin | $299 (save 40% with code CLJ40) Gift ultimate comfort with an exceptionally soft CLJ x Lola blanket, perfect for cozy nights in their new home, and currently available at a discount.
Personalized and decorative housewarming gifts including a custom address stamp for new homeowners, an art-focused coffee table book, and decorative hearts cotton ribbon for gift wrapping.
Self-Inking Custom Address Stamp | $32 A practical and personalized housewarming gift, a self-inking custom address stamp makes sending mail from their new home effortless and stylish.
The Art of Home Coffee Table Book | $17 Combine home decor inspiration and a stylish accessory with The Art of Home coffee table book, a versatile piece for styling and browsing.
Hearts Cotton Ribbon | $14 Start their gift wrapping supplies with a charming hearts cotton ribbon, a sweet and practical addition, enhanced by offering to organize their wrapping station.
Letter Writing Set | $40 Encourage a touch of old-world charm with a letter writing set, a romantic gift that brings a touch of Bridgerton-esque elegance to their new home.
Recipe Book | $24 Provide a space for culinary memories with a recipe book, perfect for collecting family recipes and new culinary adventures in their new kitchen.
Kitchen and dining housewarming gifts featuring an acacia wood serving board, a marble salt keeper, Graza olive oil set, a marble rolling pin, and a titanium Always Pan Pro.
Acacia Wood Serving Board | $30 A kitchen essential for everyday use and entertaining, an acacia wood serving board is perfect for chopping and serving charcuterie.
Marble Salt Keeper | $20 Elevate their cooking experience with a stylish black marble salt keeper, a favorite among cooks for easy access to salt while preparing meals.
Graza Olive Oil Set | $45 A pantry staple for any new homeowner, the “Chris-approved” Graza olive oil duo is a delicious and high-quality culinary gift.
Marble Rolling Pin | $19 Combine functionality and beauty with a marble rolling pin, elegant enough to leave on display and essential for any baking enthusiast.
Titanium Always Pan Pro | $195 Equip their new kitchen with a versatile and high-performance Titanium Always Pan Pro, designed to handle a multitude of cooking tasks.
Home scent and ambiance housewarming gifts including a Pura diffuser with Welcome Home fragrance, a candle warmer lamp, printed matchbox, HouseWarming hand wash and lotion, and marble nesting trays.
Pura Diffuser + Welcome Home Fragrance | $68 Create a welcoming atmosphere from day one with a Pura Diffuser and the “Welcome Home” fragrance, a signature scent of cinnamon, plum, and apple to fill their new house.
Candle Warmer Lamp | $29 A highly popular and safe alternative to burning candles, a candle warmer lamp is a perfect gift for enjoying candle fragrances without an open flame.
Printed Match Box | $5 Add a charming detail with a printed matchbox, a small but delightful accessory, especially when paired with a lovely all-season candle.
HouseWarming Hand Wash & Lotion | $38 each Extend the housewarming theme with HouseWarming hand wash and lotion, a fragrant and practical gift that embodies the scent of a cozy home.
Marble Nesting Trays | From $32 Versatile and elegant, marble nesting trays are perfect for organizing and displaying items in any room, particularly beautiful in a bathroom with soaps and lotions.
Memory-keeping and decorative housewarming gifts including a brass display box, an Instax Mini printer, a custom watercolor house portrait, and The Tiny Stack Frame Set.
Brass Display Box | $58 A stylish brass display box is perfect for showcasing mementos and photos, adding a personal touch to their new home decor.
Instax Mini Printer | $99 Capture and display memories instantly with an Instax Mini Printer, allowing them to turn phone photos into Polaroids to decorate their new space.
Custom Watercolor House Portrait | $16 A deeply personal and meaningful gift, a custom watercolor house portrait is a beautiful way to commemorate their new home or cherish memories of a previous one.
The Tiny Stack Frame Set | $140 Help them personalize their walls with The Tiny Stack Frame Set, encourage them to display cherished memories and make their house feel like home.
Practical and decorative housewarming gifts including a leather tissue box cover, a bottle cut pitcher, a woven tray, and a marble cheese board.
Leather Tissue Box | $8 Elevate everyday essentials with a leather tissue box cover, adding a touch of sophistication to even practical items.
Bottle Cut Pitcher | $50 A versatile and elegant gift, a bottle cut pitcher can be used as a vase with fresh flowers or as a beverage pitcher for entertaining in their new home.
Woven Tray | $32 An incredibly versatile woven tray, suitable for use in a bathroom, entryway, guest room, or kitchen, offering endless organizational and decorative possibilities.
Marble Cheese Board | $38 A beautiful and functional marble cheese board with a scallop detail, perfect for serving and stylish enough to keep on display in their kitchen all year round.
