Housewarming Gift Ideas

02/27/2013 13:53

If you have a close friend or family member moving into a new home, then you should send them a nice housewarming present. Your gift should be something that can help them out when they move into their new home. A person, couple or family starting from scratch will appreciate almost any gift. However, you should make sure your gift is something they can use.

Many people send over non-practical gifts too and that is ok. A bottle of wine, a bouquet of flowers, or some food would be appreciated. After all, it is a good gesture on your part to help them celebrate. However, you can also send along some useful gifts. For example, they’ll need some kitchen staples that they may not think about until they move it. A gift basket with olive oil, flour, butter, condiments, and other foodstuffs would be welcomed for sure. Or you can also give them basic home necessities, like laundry soap and other must-haves.

Accent Chairs


If you are perhaps a close relative and you can afford to be generous, then you can give even bigger gifts. For example, you might want to pick out some nice sheet sets for their bedrooms or some comforters and coverlets. Small furniture, like ottomans and accent chairs could be a good one too. However, make sure you know the person’s taste as purchasing something like accent chairs is quite personal. If anything, you can always give them a gift card to the nearest furniture store or online store so they can pick the right one for them.