The 10 Best Housewarming Gifts
This wiki has been updated 29 times since it was first published in January of 2017. If your newly domiciled friends or family members ever get around to throwing that party they keep talking about, you're going to need to find them something suitable to enhance their home. Our list of housewarming gifts includes a wide variety of both practical and decorative choices to suit all tastes and budgets. When users buy our independently chosen editorial recommendations, we may earn commissions to help fund the Wiki.
1. Ozeri Nouveaux II Electric Wine Opener
2. Walford Home Pot and Tray Set
3. Comfify Key Holder
Editor's Notes
July 23, 2019:
At this time, we've kept a selection of items that would suit various stylistic sensibilities — but that are still usable. These include the Ozeri Nouveaux II Electric Wine Opener, the Comfify Key Holder, and a new addition, the Walford Home Pot and Tray Set. We like the latter because of its rustic styling as well as its usability, as it can accommodate everything from greenery to forks. We should note, though, that it's best for smaller herbs rather than big, bushy plants. As for other new additions, we have elected to replace the Simplehuman Dish Rack with the PremiumRacks Professional, since the former has been known to rust over time. We also like that the PremiumRacks is customizable, so the new owner can set it up to his or her liking. We've replaced the Belmint Bambüsi Cheese Board, as well, which seems to crack just a little too easily; we might suggest the Norpro Cheese Dome as a gift for the foodie, instead. It's attractive and easy to clean, pairing well with a fine cheese slicer.
Special Honors
Swoozie's State Bamboo Cutting Board If your friends are making a home in a new state, you can help them cultivate some pride with Swoozie's State Bamboo Cutting Board. Each is made from eco-friendly materials that will go the distance with proper care. swoozies.com
Scrabble Luxury Edition For making memories in a new residence, it's tough to beat game night, especially if it features this Scrabble Luxury Edition. The wood cabinet and faux leather scorebook give it an elegance that can be hard to find in a board game — with a posh price tag to match. wsgamecompany.com
Tiffany & Co. Octagonal Vase A vase is the type of item that many don't think to buy for themselves, although they do come in handy sometimes, which could make this Tiffany & Co. Octagonal Vase quite a hit. It stands 8.5 inches tall and has classic styling that's reserved rather than gaudy. tiffany.com
4. PremiumRacks Professional
5. Norpro Cheese Dome
6. Prepworks by Progressive Ultimate
7. Apache Mills Masterpiece Home Stone Doormat
8. Kidde FireX i4618 Smoke Detector
9. Thirstystone Sandstone Coasters
10. DecoBros Fruit Bowl
Melissa Harr is a language-obsessed writer from Chicagoland who holds both a bachelor of arts and master of arts in English. Although she began as a TEFL teacher, earning several teaching certificates and working in both Russia and Vietnam, she moved into freelance writing to satisfy her passion for the written word. She has published full-length courses and books in the realm of arts & crafts and DIY; in fact, most of her non-working time is spent knitting, cleaning, or committing acts of home improvement. Along with an extensive knowledge of tools, home goods, and crafts and organizational supplies, she has ample experience (okay, an obsession) with travel gear, luggage, and the electronics that make modern life more convenient.