5 Amazing Housewarming Gifts

Moving house can be an incredibly stressful time, and a housewarming can be a great way to release some stress.

So as a friend I like to try to do whatever I can to ease the pressure, or bring some joy into the moving process. A little gift to commemorate the new chapter of someone’s life is always welcome, but it can be hard to know what to offer somebody at this time. I’ve put together a list of what I think are the best housewarming gifts for your friend or family member who is moving house. Here are five amazing housewarming gifts. 

Commission family portrait

Commemorate your friend’s brand-new home by having them memorialised at the time of their adventure to their brand-new house, by having a family portrait commissioned of them. Bigger is always better, and this can go on display in pride of place in their brand-new home. If you are artistic at all, try giving the portrait a go yourself—this will make it extra special, and even more personalised. 

Find them something for the garden

There is nothing more exciting than a new home—except a new home with a garden! Especially if the family who is moving has children. If you know they have kids, then you might want to have a look at Wickey and see if there is anything you can get set up in the garden early on to keep the children distracted while boxes are being unpacked. A simple swing set is a great way to start the garden off, and keep the kids occupied while everything indoors is chaotic, as well as a trampoline, climbing frame or sandpit.

New equipment for the kitchen

There are certain things that are just annoying to have to transport from one home to another, such as kitchen utensils. There is nothing more annoying than a set of tongs that keeps popping open when you’re trying to pack them away! If it makes things easier, ask the family who is moving if there is anything that they would prefer to have brand new in their new home, so that they don’t need to worry about packing it and moving it.

Something luxurious for the Housewarming

When somebody moves to a new home, the chances are they are just thinking about all the moving parts that need to fall into line for things to go as smoothly as possible. Because of this, relaxation and luxury tends to fall by the wayside. Grab your pals something to help them unwind at the end of a busy day of moving furniture and unpacking boxes, like a super fluffy dressing gown and an ice-cold bottle of champagne to toast the new house. 

Offer your services

Of course, the perfect gift for anybody who is moving house is the gift of your time, in whatever way you are able to offer it. From planning the itinerary for moving day, to organising the rental vehicle, to being on hand to lift boxes from one place to another, any and all help is always welcome when somebody is moving house. If you want to get somebody the most practical gift of all, simply drop them a text and ask them what you can do to help.

Not only will they appreciate the thought, they will also appreciate how easy it was to receive such a thoughtful gift. From there, you can let them know about a project, cause, or suggestion that is close to your heart.

Have you moved house recently? What was your favourite, or most used, housewarming gift? Share some inspiration in the comments below.