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70 Unique and Useful Housewarming Gifts They'll Cherish for Years
Celebrate their big move with one of these practical yet personalized presents.
Whether your loved one has recently purchased their first home in your neighborhood, is relocating across the country with their family or is simply taking on a new apartment lease, they deserve to be celebrated. After all, moving is hard work, and thoughtful housewarming gifts from friends and family goes a long way during a period that can be equal parts stressful and exciting.
Whether you'll be attending a couple's housewarming party in person or plan to ship something special to your pal via mail, you'll want to take a look at the best housewarming gift ideas below. We've rounded up dozens of incredible and affordable products that will charm everyone from parents to siblings to new neighbors who they have yet to get to know. Given how busy moves can be, this mix of unique, simple and traditional options are designed to make people's lives a bit easier during a period of transition. Foodie gifts are great for simplifying mealtime or helping them become acquainted with their new kitchen. Products like candles, robes and slippers will allow them to feel nice and pampered as they reestablish their daily routines.
The large majority of these useful housewarming gift ideas come in at under $5o, but we have plenty of great gifts under $30 on our list, too. No matter who you're shopping for, these practical finds are bound to be a hit with your recipient — plus, most of them work well as a first-time hostess gift.
Important papers and documents are likely to get lost in any big move — make sure they can keep them all safe and organized in this fireproof case.
CosmoLiving by Cosmopolitan Anastasia Nightstand
A chic nightstand with scalloped details and round, curvacious legs makes a gorgeous housewarming gift for the bedroom. The roomy drawers offer plenty of space for their everyday items or nighttime essentials. It's also a picture-perfect piece that'll set the stage for any decor placed on its top surface.
ChefSofi Cheese Board Set
ChefSofi Cheese Board Set
For your friend that's the reigning queen of wine and cheese nights, this gorgeous wood tray and cheese knife set will become her entertaining staple. It comes with four bowls and four knives — everything she needs to pull off a party in style.
Personalized Cutting Board
Personalized Cutting Board
Whether it's their apartment as a couple or a brand-new house as newly weds, go the sentimental route with this personalized cutting board. Customize it with their names and the date they moved in, and they'll cherish it forever.
The Sill Potted Money Tree
Not only are money trees resilient and pet-friendly, but legend says they welcome wealth and fortune to anyone in their path. Choose from a cream, black or mint planter to match their new home's aesthetic.
If you're searching for a quick, no-fuss idea, look no further than this adorable wine gift bag. Fill it with a bottle of their favorite wine and you're all set!
Whenever they put this hand-sculpted spoon rest to use, they'll be reminded of how much they love their state. And for the perfect finishing touch, the back is stamped with the state's name and leaf of its tree.
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Homesick New Home Candle
Welcome them to their new digs with this luxury candle that smells like jasmine, cedarwood, lime, sandalwood, oak moss and musk. Plus, it should burn for 60 to 80 hours!
Attach this chic, modern chime to any door and they'll always know when someone's coming or going. Reviewers agree the charming ring is pleasant.
These stovetop-safe glass pitchers are great, no matter their beverage of choice — iced tea, hot tea, cold brew, fruit-infused water or lemonade, to name a few.
Customize this coir door mat with the names of (or nicknames) of the new homeowners. Talk about a warm welcome!
Urban Accents Popcorn Set
Urban Accents Popcorn Set
New digs call for a movie night. Make theirs more fun with this gourmet popcorn set, complete with just about any seasoning they can imagine. There's five different flavors — everything from white cheddar to buttery caramel — to delight their tastebuds all night long.
BRONAX Soft Foam Pillow Slippers
They'll appreciate having a pair of foam slippers like these to slide on before letting the dog out in the yard or grabbing the newspaper from the front stoop each morning. Choose from 16 different color options; there's a hue for everyone!
West Elm Agate Stone Bookends
West Elm Agate Stone Bookends
Available in both green and blue, these one-of-a-kind solid agate bookends are functional and pretty.
They can serve jam and butter to guests in style with this silver-plated set, featuring amusing sayings to brighten their day. It's even dishwasher-safe!
Thrive Market Welcome Home Gift Box
Stock their new home with this set of cleaning and pantry essentials that includes everything from hand soap to maple syrup.
Bissell AeroSlim Lithium Ion Cordless Handheld Vacuum
Bissell AeroSlim Lithium Ion Cordless Handheld Vacuum
Named one of the top handheld vacuums on the market by the Good Housekeeping Institute Cleaning Lab, this tiny but mighty machine is ideal for quickly picking up crumbs on countertops and between couch cushions. Plus, it has a washable filter and a handy storage stand.
Ode to Home State Dish Towel
Now that they've planted their roots, it's the perfect time to show off their state pride. Each cotton tea towel features a quirky illustrated state map and an acrostic poem, highlighting what makes their home so special.
Harringdons Kitchen Dish Towels Set
Harringdons Kitchen Dish Towels Set
Dish towels are a staple housewarming gift for a reason: They're a kitchen necessity. Thousands of Amazon reviewers swear by this 12-pack of colorful cloths for cleaning up spills, drying dishes or wrapping bread loaves.
For the Type A planner, this set contains a magnetic dry erase monthly calendar, matching to-do and grocery list pads, plus three markers and an eraser — all housed in a beautiful gift box.
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Sarah Lyon is a New York City-based freelancer who produces interior design, travel and lifestyle content. Her work is featured in outlets including Apartment Therapy, Architectural Digest, MyDomaine, The Washington Post and The New York Times. Plus, her personal spaces have appeared on Apartment Therapy, The Everygirl, Houzz and more.
Monique Valeris is the senior home editor for Good Housekeeping, where she oversees the brand's home decorating coverage across print and digital. Prior to joining GH in 2020, she was the digital editor at Elle Decor. In her current role, she explores everything from design trends and home tours to lifestyle product recommendations, including writing her monthly column, "What's in My Cart."
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