40 Housewarming Gift Ideas That’ll Make You the Best Guest Ever
Moving is tough. Sure, it's also a fresh start and a new experience, but we know carrying those belongings up several flights of stairs is hardly easy. Whether you're the best friend helping the movers pivot the couch in a walk-up, the new next-door neighbor, or just invited to the post-move gathering, make sure you reward their successful relocation with a thoughtful housewarming gift. We've hunted down everything your hosts will appreciate, from smart items you can order online to the little entertaining extras.
One Hope Winery Best Seller 6-Pack
We love this Napa Valley wine for the taste and the mission: to share wine and give hope. One Hope has donated more than $7 million to organizations that provide access to clean water, hunger relief, health research, and education. It's the gift that really does keep on giving.
Huski Wine Cooler
Raise a glass to your new neighbors — and a chilled one at that! A wine cooler paired with your favorite bottle, like this award-winning Los Vascos Chilean wine, is the perfect way to toast to their new digs.
Bottle Opener
They’ve just landed the dream home, and it’s time to celebrate! Be a bon ami, and show up with a six pack and a beautiful bottle opener that they’ll always associate with their first days at home.
Salt + Pepper Grinders
Help them get their seasoning on with salt and pepper shakers. These gourmet grinders are so sleek and pretty, they can even stay on the counter when not in use.
Crate & Barrel Herb Garden
Jump-start the new homeowners' herb garden with this ceramic container with a dedicated slot for the accompanying scissors.
Benchmade Table Knife Set
For the serious chef, this beautiful set of four dinner knives is seriously a cut above the rest.
Etsy Chunky Wool Throw
We feel cozier and calmer just looking at this snuggly throw. Bring on the movie nights.
Atlas Coffee Club
Give coffee lovers a subscription to this coffee-of-the-month club, offering single-origin coffee from more than 50 countries.
GROSCHE Milano Stovetop Espresso and Coffee Maker
Have we mentioned how much we love coffee? And what better way to start the day than with this vintage-style metal brewer, perfect for waking up at breakfast.
Woodford Reserve X Williams Sonoma Cocktail Mix
Gift bourbon fans these Woodford Reserve mixers for an Old Fashioned, Mint Julep, and Whiskey Sour and they will no doubt by delighted.
Pottery Barn Harper Cocktail Shaker
Set your BFF up with the tools to throw a party where the drinks are flowing. Pair this cocktail shaker with drink mixers to really get the housewarming party started!
Our Place Always Pan
This is hands-down our favorite pan to cook with. Think fry pan, saute pan, steamer, skillet, saucier, saucepan, non-stick pan, spatula, and spoon rest ALL IN ONE!
Hawkins New York Dinner Napkins and Placemats
For the mover who has everything — you can be sure they don't have elegant fringed cocktail napkins, dinner napkins, and placemats in mix-and-match hues.
Aurelie Glass Jar Candle
Kick this housewarming classic up a notch with these glass jar candles. Once the candles are all used up, the various votives make amazing catchalls.
Anthropologie Old Havana Platter
A lot of stuff gets tossed during a big move, like plasticware from the kitchen. That's where you come in, replacing old, stained bowls with gorgeous platters like these that are sure to add a punch of color.
Half Baked Harvest Super Simple Cookbook by Tieghan Gerard
Take a very simple housewarming gift idea, a cookbook by one of our pals Tieghan Gerard, and vastly improve the presentation by wrapping it in a tea towel or cloth napkin.
Crate & Barrel Wood + Marble Salad Server Set
These radiant salad servers are sure to wow the crowd. Whether it’s a dinner party or a home date night, salad has never looked this good.
Pendleton Roll-Up Chess And Checkers Set
Game on! This Chess and Checkers set in Pendleton style is the perfect gift for friendly game nights.
Bliss Gardens Air Plant Terrarium Kit
Add a little greenery to their new home with the DIY terrariums. It’s perfect for hanging or placing on a mantel or bookshelf.
Make Life Beautiful by Syd and Shea McGee
Pals need a design assist? Help them create a place that feels like home with inspo from the McGees!
Wild Creations By Hilton Carter
For major plant inspiration, Hilton Carter is the most lovable plant guy with all the care and styling tips.
The Gold Foil Map Company Prints
Whether your pal is new to the city or has just left one behind, we love how bright and blingy these gold foil maps are.
Freshware Bamboo Cutting Board
Gift these organic cutting boards to complement the marble knives.
Mosser Glass Crown Tuscan Mixing Bowl Set
Everyone needs new kitchenware, right? Spruce up the space with this adorable pretty-in-pink set of mixing bowls.
Knack Herbivore Calm Experience Spa Gift Set
Your friends will LOVE this gift. After a long day of lifting boxes, a little pampering is all they'll want (and need!)
Pehr Pom Set of 3 Canvas Bins
If you like the practicality of the basket idea, but want to get something a bit prettier, bundle up some necessities for the home in this pom-pommed basket.
DIY Bacon Kit
Take some inspiration from Sur La Table and give the gift of homemade bacon. Need we say more?
Xilli Salsa Macha (Set of 2)
Bring over a bag of chips and this salsa macha set and be the most popular guest in the room.
Uncommon Goods Cocktail Bitters Set
Your host is sure to crack open these bottles right away and get to mixing their fave drinks STAT.
Mkono Macrame Wall Hanging
Here’s an easy way for your bud to add some pizazz to walls they can’t paint: a pretty wall hanging.
Macrame Plant Hanger Set
Even if they don’t have the greenest of thumbs, this macrame planter will make any plant look cute hanging in their new home.
PrintableSky Welcome Home Sign
Let your friends feel welcome in their new abode from the moment they walk through the door.
Sqirl LA <em>Everything I Want to Eat</em> Cookbook
LA-based restaurant restauranteur Jessica Kaslow shares her vision of delish and healthy meals in this wonderful cookbook. This gem is sure to inspire your friends to get their creative cooking on.
Blue Apron Food Delivery
Give the gift of easy-to-cook every night dinners made with farm fresh produce and hormone-free mean. You can also choose 2-Person and Family Plans.
West Elm Deco Barware Collection
If your pal is more of a cocktail connoisseur than a craft brew fan, this will make a fantastic addition to their new home bar.
Chef’s Daughter Travel Spice Kit
Restocking the kitchen cabinets after a move can be such a pain, so these 20 herbs and spices are perfect for getting your friends through the first few weeks of quick meals.
Kupia Handpainted Vase
Toss in some pretty florals with an even prettier vase and you have a gift that will breath life into their new place.
Amazon Echo Dot
We all know that moving is a little easier with some good background tunes. This compact Bluetooth speaker will do just the job, in addition to telling them what’s on the rest of their to-do list!
Calloway Mills Hello Doormat
Welcome them home on the friendliest note. A doormat is a #genius home decor idea that they probably never thought of!
Knock Knock Things to Do Around the House Pad
So much to do, so little time! Let your friends know you're thinking about them during the big move with a cute pad that'll keep their priorities in order from A to B.
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This article has been updated.
Additional reporting by Theresa Gonzalez
