40 Best Housewarming Gifts — Unique Housewarming Gift Ideas

2022-07-22 21:29:20 By : Ms. Nana Zeng

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Celebrate a loved one's new home in style.

So your best friend or sister or neighbor just moved into a new home. And like any good new homeowner, they are throwing themselves a housewarming party to celebrate. Now's your chance to show off your gift-giving skills and buy them a stellar housewarming gift.

It doesn't matter if the new home is a tiny apartment in a big city, a mansion, a college dorm, or a beachfront villa. When someone in your life moves to a new space, it's good to have some housewarming gift ideas on hand to celebrate the occasion.

We've rounded up all different kinds of housewarming gift ideas for you. They all have something to do with food or the kitchen, because this is Delish, after all. But that doesn't mean you can't find something for everyone on this list. We've got everything from kitchen accessories like really good oven mitts and a very cute spoon rest to a dinner-party host's dream items like linen napkins and super-pretty serving trays. A good housewarming gift is both beautiful and functional, and everything here fits the bill. We also chose gifts with a range of prices, with plenty of items under $20.

Got a friend with more specific taste? Check out this whiskey lover's gift guide, beer lover's gift guide, and gifts for wine connoisseurs.

Linen napkins are so underrated. They are such a luxurious, yet easy addition to a dining room table. Plus, because you can just throw them in the wash instead of throwing them out, they are better for the environment than paper towels. Your friend with a new home will adore them.

If you have a friend that's into all the latest food trends, then they probably already have a bottle of Brightland olive oil. But this one from Food52 is infused with garlic and habanero and serrano peppers, making it perfect to drizzle over pasta, pizza, or eggs.

You know what people often forget to buy when they move? Oven mitts. They also get super dirty, so you throw them out before moving to a new house, which makes them a perfect gift. These KitchenAid oven mitts come in 20 different colors, are made of 100 percent durable, heat-resistant cotton, and have silicon grips for safety.

Coasters are normally either cute or functional. This Natural Paulownia Wood Drink Coaster Set just happens to be both. The little lip keeps condensation from ruining the coffee table, while the sleek wood look goes with just about any aesthetic.

At-home cooks need to be able to grab oil quickly when cooking, so having a dispenser that can sit out on the counter is ideal. This ceramic Grace Homewares Olive Oil Dispenser will protect your olive oil from light (so it won't go rancid) and add a cute decor piece to the kitchen.

This gift guide is all about functional beauty, right? Well, these salt and pepper cellars couldn't get more beautiful. They are made from a gorgeous green onyx and come with a lid to store any spices you need within arm's reach.

You know what's an underrated kitchen accessory? Spoon rests! They can be so cute and keep your counter from getting messy. This Volance Spoon Rest is extra large with ridges to hold utensils in place. And that handle is meant to hold the lids for pots and pans.

What's great about this wreath is that it's meant to last. Made from dried lavender and other French herbs, this piece will bring in the most delightful aromas.

Sure, regular clear glasses would be a great gift, but why not make a statement? These Old-Fashioned Dotted Cocktail Glasses will be a total conversation starter at any party.

And what goes well with cocktail glasses? A cocktail shaker! This one comes from Godinger, the same company that makes those pink glasses. Think about how gorgeous this will look on a bar cart!

Wait, your friend doesn't have a bar cart in their new home? Well, then this one from FirsTime & Co. is the ideal gift. It has spots for wine glasses and bottles and two shelves to store other drinking necessities.

Looking to really spend some dough? And maybe get some dough in return (and by dough, I mean pizza). Check out this backyard pizza oven from Ooni. It uses wood, charcoal, or propane, gets up to 950 degrees, and cooks one pie in about 60 seconds.

TRUFF is a trendy truffle-infused hot sauce company taking the food world by storm. This Best-Seller Pack comes with black truffle-infused olive oil and black and white truffle-infused hot sauce. If your friend with a new house hasn't tried these yet, here's your chance to introduce them to it.

Can you have too many mugs? Absolutely not. And these Koja Hand Painted Porcelain Ceramic Mugs will be a welcomed addition to a new homeowner's cabinet.

Keeping garlic fresh, dry, and sprout-free can be challenging. This Henry Watson Terracotta Garlic Keeper will prevent moisture from being trapped while serving as a cute and functional way to store garlic bulbs.

If the host in your life loves to throw parties that include lots of seafood, then this butter warmer will be a perfect gift for them. It'll melt all the butter necessary to dunk in chunks of lobster or crab and can play double duty as a milk warmer for hot chocolate in the winter.

A salad spinner might seem like a boring housewarming gift, but your friend will appreciate it. This OXO Good Grips Large Salad Spinner uses a pump mechanism to spin away every last drop of water from produce. Plus, there's a brake button.

Yep, that is a tub of flakey sea salt, aka any home cook's dream. Inside is 20 ounces of flakey, salty goodness that should last even the biggest salt fiends a long time.

A sponge holder keeps your kitchen sink and the sponge clean. But you don't have to sacrifice beauty for functionality. This one from Mud Pie is made from a sleek, glazed stoneware. Plus, reviewers say it's dishwasher safe.

If the host in your life is someone who like to display their spices for utility and decor, this Copco Non-Skid 3-Tier Spice Organizer is a great way to do that. It has a rubberized layer, so nothing will slip and spill, and the different levels allow everything to be seen.

Need some new spices to be displayed on the rack above? This set comes with 24 glass jars and all the labels for the most common spices.

Being able to grow your own herbs year round is a luxury, but this AeroGarden Harvest with Gourmet Herb Seed Pod Kit makes it pretty easy. It comes with a grow light attached and room for six different herbs. “It's the most exciting part of my morning routine,” this five-star review reads. “While my coffee brews, I admire my plants!”

Is there a better housewarming gift than an Instagrammable serving platter? I think not. Just about any dish can be delicately displayed on this colorful, yet durable melamine platter set.

Same deal, different material. This rattan tray would be great as a centerpiece filled with produce or for serving coffee to guests.

The POLIVIAR French Press Coffee Maker is far better than the traditional glass version. "It filters coffee grinds perfectly, the plunger has good, even resistance and doesn't bind or give out half way down, and the coffee stays hot," this reviewer raved.

Heat up water for a French press in style. The gooseneck kettle has a slow pour, which means more control over extraction and a better cup of coffee.

Easily remove the cork from any bottle without having to fiddle around with a wine key. The Secura Electric Wine Opener can open up to 30 bottles on one charge, stores away neatly, and makes an amazing housewarming gift.

You might think this flexible cell phone holder would be a strange housewarming gift, but it's actually perfect for the at-home cook. Think about how often you are looking at a recipe on your phone, but then it gets covered in flour or smeared in butter. With this stand, your phone will be away from the mess, making it much easier to follow a recipe.

A good cutting board is a kitchen essential. This OXO Good Grips 2-Piece Cutting Board Set is made from plastic, making it very durable and easy to clean. It also has rubber sides so it won't slip around the counter.

Another kitchen essential? A really good apron. This one is meant for barbecues with a heat-shielding membrane for managing live-fire convection. It also has a water- and stain-repellent coating and a place to put your tongs and thermometer.

Send your friends a way to celebrate every month or so. Winc is a wine club that has you take a survey to learn your preferences. Then, every month you rate the wine the company has sent you so they can truly hone in on your likes and dislikes. Members also get discounts on singular bottles, which you can add to your monthly boxes. New members can snag four bottles for $30.

Need a more stylish way to chill wines? This Marble Wine Chiller from Williams Sonoma is gorgeous and can be kept cold by storing in the freezer.

One of the best housewarming gifts you can bring to a party is something that can be enjoyed at the party. This margarita gift set is the perfect example of that. It comes with four gold-rimmed glasses with charms and a salt rimmer. Need something to fill those glasses with? See the next product.

Just about everything you need to make some margs. All you have to pick up is the tequila.

Looking for something a little more like a gift basket? This Paella set comes with a pan, paella rice, extra-virgin Spanish olive oil, smoked mild paprika, and natural paella seasoning. If you pick up some fresh seafood on the way, dinner is set!

Croissants from San Francisco's Le Marais Bakery with a Fair-Trade coffee blend from Santa Cruz-based Verve Coffee Roasters? Sounds like the perfect gift. The baked goods come frozen and can be enjoyed after a quick trip to the oven.

Fill a new house with the delicious aromas of freshly popped popcorn. Trust us, it's sooo much better than the microwaved stuff.

Got a super-bougie friend with a new house? Treat them with this Tsar Nicoulai Select Caviar Gift Set. It comes with caviar and salmon roe, pre-made blinis, crème fraîche, a cooler bag, and mother-of-pearl serving spoons.

This gift falls under the category of things that people won't buy for themselves. But for the lobster aficionados out there, this is a must-have. The set comes with four seafood forks and two crab crackers in an open wood box, making any seafood feast so much easier.

S'mores without having to build a fire or own a fancy fire pit? Just fire up this tabletop fire bowl and get to toasting.