Gift Ideas for New Homeowners

Owning a home is one of life's most important milestones. However, it can also be a stressful time, with all the paperwork, packing, moving, and decorating. So if you are friends with a new homeowner, a nice housewarming gift can help them relax. 

Finding the perfect gift can be tricky and leave you vexed. That’s why we've compiled this handy list that covers everything from personalized home portraits to homey decor accents.

Candles are a lovely housewarming gift for your new homeowner friends. They can immediately create an ambiance of comfort and tranquility in the home. They come in various costs, shapes, and colors.  For example, soy candles are known for their clean-burning qualities and their scents are crafted with essential oils. If you’re inclined towards decorative and printed candles, they can bring color and light to any home.

The kitchen is the heart of everyone’s home. Hence, some of the best housewarming gifts you can give to any homeowner are sets of kitchenware like lemon squeezers, spatulas, crock pot cookers, quality knives, chopping boards, iron skillets, and meal prep boxes. These make cooking easier for your loved ones. 

The keyholder and key hook offer a quick and easy spot to drop small essentials upon entering a home. You can even increase the home’s decor value if you gift them a beautiful keyholder during the house warming ceremony. This will bring a fusion of style and beauty to their home.

They come in various designs that are sturdy yet stylish.  For example, if you gift a personalized wooden key holder or a metal or a carving key holder, it creates an exceptionally elegant look for your friend’s home.

You can present a cookbook to add something special to their cooking routine as every new kitchen needs new recipes. However, cookbooks also come with beautiful photos, thoughtful narratives, and indulgent recipes. They feed the imagination and inspire your friends to get creative in the kitchen. Cookbooks are available for novices, and experts. If your friend is a passionate cook, you can gift them books on the science of cooking as well. 

A dishcloth is a staple housewarming gift for a good reason These towels can be used all over the kitchen, and for a variety of purposes, making them one of the most valuable kitchen items. They can be used for cleaning up spills, drying dishes, or wrapping bread loaves.

Kitchen towels are available in a wide range of colors and textures, so you can match them to your friends’ kitchen decor. The most common type is white with a variety of colored accents and stripes, while another popular choice is solid colors.

Is there anything better than waking up to the smell of freshly brewed coffee after moving into a new home? Hence, this is the perfect gift that you can give to your friends who love coffee! You can even buy a reusable stainless steel filter for your friends so that they can use it with Chemex as an added benefit that eliminates the need for single-use coffee filters. 

You can even gift utensils and appliances that are built to last and save the homeowners from shelling out money on continuous replacements. It's also advisable for you to suggest that your friends get a home warranty for older home appliances that break down due to regular wear and tear. 

For an informed decision, research home warranty companies and look up their reviews. Purchasing a warranty will help reduce the unexpected costs of repairing and replacing the home's systems and appliances

Who doesn't want their new home to feel alive and vibrant?  A houseplant can brighten up a home, especially during the seemingly endless unpacking and arranging of furniture. Giving a friend indoor or outdoor houseplants is a great way to celebrate their new home. You can personalize it further with a cute container or basket. 

Take into account the plant owner’s habits. For example, you can choose a small plant as an affordable option or a succulent one due to its low-maintenance existence.

Giving wine as a housewarming gift sends best wishes to the new owners for a prosperous and happy life. In addition, a good glass of red or white is a welcome treat after a long day of unpacking and exploring a new neighborhood.

We are spending more time at home than ever before, so every home office needs a cute desk organizer. It is definitely something that will enhance the appeal of your friend's new workstation.

Personalized signs can be the best home housewarming gift for new homeowners. A sign with their names, wedding date, or even their street address is a gift that will last a lifetime and is one-of-a-kind!

The doormat is the first thing anyone sees when they approach the front door of any home. Gift a nice one to your friend on a special occasion. You can make it cooler by adding their name, monograms, dates, fun characters, graphics, and more.

You can buy custom welcome mats that are weatherproof, to use indoors and outdoors to collect dirt, mud, and snow from shoes or boots before guests enter the house.

Conclusion 

A housewarming gift is one of the best ways to show your friends that you care for them. However, your gifts should be beautiful and useful. But, before deciding on any gifts you should always plan your budget. It is not wise to choose gifts that can exceed your budget. It is advisable to go for gifts that you can afford.