November 7, 2024

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The Ultimate Housewarming Gift Guide

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With a white-hot real estate market and so many people moving, you’re bound to need a housewarming gift or two these days. But why go for generic flowers or yet another bottle of wine when you can choose something that’s truly meaningful?

Whether you need to buy a luxury housewarming present, an eco-friendly gift, or just something useful, here’s a comprehensive guide to the best housewarming gifts for everyone you know.

For The Luxury-Obsessed 

Suzy Levian New York Colorful Crystal Aura Vase

If you’re feeling generous, the Suzy Levian New York Colorful Crystal Aura Vase is quite a memorable housewarming gift. Made with handcrafted crystal, this bright vase makes a beautiful addition to any maximalist-style home. Designed by Suzy Levian, the entrepreneur and mom from the legendary jewelry family, this unique piece will be treasured for years to come. 

Bungalow 5 Loom Bowl

Give the gift of a designer touch with the Bungalow 5 Loom Bowl from Paynes Gray. This designer-favorite brand has created a stylish accent that’s an ideal complement to a dresser, coffee table, or side table. It makes an excellent gift for anyone with contemporary or modern taste. 

Perigold Sferra Celine Cotton Throw

It’s impossible to go wrong with a cotton throw, especially this one made by Sferra from Perigold. Available in eleven different colors including Navy, Lilac, Mushroom, and Salmon, there is something to compliment everyone’s taste. Better yet, this is a gift they can use every day. 

Cheery Designs Drinks With Louis Coasters

Everyone needs coasters, so why not give Louis Vuitton inspired ones and add a pop of color? Designed by artist Elyssa Dorf, they’re perfect for accessorizing a bar cart or coffee table with a little bit of art and a whole lot of style.

LesRuches Le Tabac Onyx Parfaité Candle

Looking to give the most sophisticated candle in the world? LesRuches Le Tabac Onyx Parfaité Candle checks every single box. With a re-usable white onyx vessel, this celebrity-favorite candle is made from USDA-certified organic beeswax, organic coconut oil, and exotic essential oils. Featuring notes of warm vanilla, maple, and tobacco, the masculine scent beautifully fills a room. 

For Art Lovers

Elizabeth Sutton Collection Fine Art Prints

Artist Elizabeth Sutton’s fine art prints make a great gift for anyone. Available in a variety of sizes and prices, choose from paper or acrylic prints. These high-quality pieces are inspirational, colorful, and most importantly meaningful. You can also feel good supporting a talented artist, mom, and entrepreneur.

By Robynblair x Atl Boards Acrylic Candy Dishes

Robyn Blair Davidson, known as the Instagram candy artist has teamed up with Atl Boards on an exclusive acrylic candy dish. More accessible than her original handmade pieces, this gift is enough to make anyone smile. Just add your favorite gummies or sour candy.

For The Wellness Obsessed

Berkey Water Filters

The beautifully designed water filter removes over 200 contaminants from water, both filtering and purifying at the same time. Unlike many other water filters, it doesn’t require hard installation, refrigeration, or even a lot of counter space. Best of all, it’s easy to use and set up. What’s a more thoughtful housewarming gift than fresh water every day?

Dash Deluxe Chef Series Digital Blender

The Dash Deluxe Chef Series Digital Blender has a cool, retro look perfect for someone who regularly makes smoothies. The aqua hue of this appliance begs for it to be left out on the counter, adding a pop of color to a trendy white kitchen. The digital display also makes this small appliance easy to use. It even comes with a delicious recipe guide.

Eat Clean, Play Dirty Cookbook

If you’re looking for a great housewarming gift for a wellness-obsessed friend who recently moved into a home, look no further than the Eat Clean, Play Dirty cookbook by Danielle Duboise and Whitney Tingle, founders of Sakara. This book shows how to re-create Sakara’s favorite recipes at home including the Citrus Detox Salad, Cacao Power Brownies, and Wild Mushroom Pasta With Black Truffle Oil.

Shimmy

Keeping your hands clean is essential for health and wellness. The Shimmy is a stylish touchless hand sanitizer dispenser that uses a refill cartridge. Available in white, grey, and navy, it’s a smart, yet practical gift that looks far nicer than leaving out one of those giant plastic bottles.

For The Bedroom

Boll And Branch Signature Eyelet Sheet Set

A new set of sheets is always a winning gift. The Boll and Branch Signature Eyelet Sheet Set isn’t just soft, it goes beyond the basics with beautiful detailing. Choose from White, Stone, or Pewter 300 thread count organic cotton sheets. This is the perfect choice for contemporary to traditional homes.

Sleepys Powered By Reactex Pillow

Want to give someone a really good night’s sleep? Then give them a housewarming gift that they are unlikely to purchase for themselves— new pillows. These Reactex pillows keep you sleep cool, yet hold their shape firmly. So they look great on your bed.

ArtSugar Get Poppin Trinket Tray

This colorful tray from ArtSugar is a fun way to add a pop of color (no pun intended) to a nightstand or dresser. Made of handcrafted fused glass in the USA, it’s an ideal spot for rings and jewelry or just about anything.

For The DIY-ER

Siblings Candles The Gift Box Bundle

Siblings Candles are a perfect housewarming gift for the DIY-er who likes an easy project. Just microwave the bag, insert the wick into the vessel, pour and wait for the wax to harden. This kit comes with a beautiful white vessel or you can use your own such as an antique coffee cup or vase.

Bouquet Box Subscription

Don’t just bring flowers to someone’s house. Send them a monthly, seasonal, or one-time subscription to Bouquet Box. Created by Courtney Sixx and Mark’s Garden, Bouquet Box is a deconstructed flower arrangement featuring the highest quality blooms. Every box has a starter kit with all the essential tools, along with instructions to create professional quality arrangements at home.

For The Table

Coley Home Linen Scalloped Napkins

Give your table a touch of elegance with these chic scalloped linen napkins from female-founded brand Coley Home. Available in eight colors including Aqua, Deep Blue, Rose, and Lavender, each set of six instantly dresses up any table. You can also have these napkins embroidered or monogrammed.

Frontgate Water Hyacinth Round Placemats, Set of Four

Placemats are a thoughtful housewarming gift that new homeowners can really make use of every day. Made of water hyacinth, these straw placemats are durable and look good with just about any set of dishes.

 Social Studies x Goop Secret Garden Complete Set

Or you can be generous and give the gift an entire tablescape. The Secret Garden Complete Set from Social Studies’ collaboration with Goop serves four and comes with four dinner plates, salad plates, napkins, glasses, flatware, taper holders, runner, and a ceramic vase.

Chantal Full-Size Butter Dish

A butter dish is a unique gift that most people don’t have and can probably use. The Chantal Full-Size Butter Dish (they also make a cute mini) is an affordable luxury. Choose from eight vibrant colors including marigold, red, white, navy blue, and aqua. 

Zazzle Trendy Black & White Marble Stone -Add Your Letter Cutting Board

A cheese plate is anything but a cheesy gift, especially this customizable one from Zazzle. You can add a name, message, or even a simple monogram. Don’t forget to bring over a few of your favorite cheeses for an extra special touch.

For The Kitchen

Dori Desautel Broudy Mugsies

A cheerful mug from Philadephia-based artist Dori Desautel Broudy is an easy and accessibly priced gift. Designed and made entirely in the USA, these mugs are a great way to elevate your morning coffee or to hold pens in an home office. Choose from several designs including hearts, produce, and lips.

Chefman Immersion Stick Hand Blender

Immersion blenders are an ideal gift for any home chef. The Chefman Immersion Stick Hand Blender is very comfortable to work with and available in eight different colors including Black, Turquoise, Red, and Ivory. This one also doesn’t take up much space, so it is great for apartments and condos.

NutriBullet Food Processor

The NurtriBullet Food Processor is an innovative compact kitchen tool that will particularly appeal to apartment dwellers, tiny house owners, or anyone with limited kitchen storage space. Incredibly versatile, it’s the fast and easy way to make everything from slaws to smoothies. 

For The First Apartment

Rifle Paper Company Garden Party Key Ring

What’s a first apartment without a new ring? Rifle Paper Company’s Garden Party Key Ring makes it easy to find your key in even the most overfilled handbags. It also looks stylish hung up on a wall, complementing other Rifle Paper Company decor.

For The Bathroom

L’Avant Collective Hand Soap Bundle

The Hand Soap Bundle from L’Avant Collective features a refillable glass bottle of the brand’s hand soap as well as a 32-ounce refill bottle. With handwashing being more important than ever, there couldn’t be a more sophisticated and chic way to get the job done. The soap has a fresh linen scent reminiscent of a luxury hotel.

For The Clean-Obsessed

Grove Collaborative Cleaning Products

Grove Collaborative carries a wide selection of natural, eco-friendly, and organic cleaning products from some of your favorite brands such as Method and Mrs. Meyers Clean Day along with their own. Choose some seasonal products in Spiced Pumpkin and Golden Hour scents, then add some refillable glass bottles and cleaning cloths.

Pura Smart Device

There’s nothing better than a clean-smelling home. The Pura Smart Device is a plug-in diffuser that allows you to schedule two different scents and even a variety of different colored lighting. There are tons of different fragrance options from brands including Floral Street, Brooklyn Candle Company, Guy Fox, and Nest. 

Swirl Boutique Aura Candles Swell Reed Diffuser

Or you can do home fragrance in an entirely natural and super stylish way with an Aura Candle Swell Reed Diffuser from Swirl Boutique. Featuring natural wood reeds in a clean minimalist bottle, this phthalate and alcohol-free formula lasts approximately four to six months. With notes of driftwood, beachgrass, and sea salt, the scent is universally appealing. 

For Pets

Dorai Home Dog Bowls And Stone Base

These sleek, modern dog bowls from Dorai Home come with a base made from diatomaceous earth. This material removes water almost instantly, which helps prevent those brand new kitchen floors from getting dirty. After all, dogs can be messy eaters.

For Coffee Lovers

Knack Shops Café Society Gift Box

This gift set has everything coffee lovers want including a Copper French Press, latte cups, and Stumptown Hair Bender Whole Bean Coffee. Chicly packaged with a gift card, there simply isn’t a better housewarming present for that friend who likes making a fresh cup of coffee at home.

For Pool Owners

Casamia High Dive

The Casamia High Dive gift set is the perfect gift for anyone with a pool and backyard. Featuring a coordinating float, carafe, and wine glasses with a pink and green banana leaf print, it also comes with a leather-handled acrylic tray. Say cheers to a fabulous new home.