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40 Useful Housewarming Gifts That'll Reach for Everyday

These useful gifts will turn their house into a home.

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You can't go wrong with a bottle of wine or bouquet of flowers at a housewarming party, but you can definitely do better. Consider thoughtful gifts that play into the host's interests and hobbies, like an aromatic reed diffuser for the scent-obsessed, beautifully designed measuring cups for the home cook, or new takes on classic games for their next game night. There's personalized gifts for couples, like a serving board with their names on it or a custom painting of their former house. For the friend who has everything, try creative coasters or colorful wine glasses—perfect if they love to host.

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Not only am I a shopping writer who's spent decades rounding up the perfect gifts, but I've also moved into seven apartments in three cities in the past 15 years—so I've experienced the good and bad when it came to housewarming gifts. After the last box is unpacked and the final picture is hung, it's a milestone that deserves to be celebrated—these gifts do just that.

Add a dash of whimsy to her next baking night with this adorable set, which includes a polka dot-patterned oven mitt and coordinating pot holder. Pick from four vibrant colors.

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For the Plant Lover

Money Tree

Money Tree
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For the Plant Lover

Money Tree

$37AmazonAlso Consider

Money trees are said to bring wealth and good fortune, which makes them an ideal housewarming gift. Plus, they're hardy and perfect for homeowners who lives with pets. This one is available in two sizes, and it's presented in a beautiful planter.

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Known for its whimsical designs, MacKenzie-Childs is everywhere right now. They can rest their spoon on the iconic Courtly Check pattern as they cook in their new kitchen.

For the person who loves to host happy hour, these adorable embroidered cotton napkins will double as decor on their bar cart.

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Gift this cozy birdhouse if they're moving into their first house (aka the first time they'll have outdoor space). It'll make cute decor and provide a house for feathered friends.

Creative coasters—like this adorable food-themed set—make the perfect housewarming gift. They're sold as a set of four or eight, and you can choose if they're made from wood or stone.

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With the viral Ninja CREAMi, they can whip up delicious ice cream, smoothies, or frozen drinks (like margaritas) in their new home. GH experts love that it's easy to use and lets you customize the flavors.

READ OUR FULL REVIEW: Is the Ninja Creami Worth It? We Tested the Viral Ice Cream Maker

You know what they say: "Bells may be ringing." When they attach this chic, modern chime to their front door, they can always know when someone's coming or going. It's crafted from rich mahogany wood with a bell-shaped chime, and it easily attaches to a door with the included magnet or double-sided tape.

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Artisan crafted in Portugal, these crackle-glazed salt and pepper shakers will add personality to their new space. They're from Anthropologie's exclusive Old Havana collection, where they can score matching pieces.

Important papers and documents are likely to get lost in any big move—make sure they can keep them all safe and organized in this hard-shell fireproof case. It has a spacious main compartment, 16 card slots, additional mesh pockets, and even a carrying strap, and it secures with a fireproof metal zipper and combination lock.

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Gift Under $50

Homesick New Home Candle

New Home Candle
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Gift Under $50

Homesick New Home Candle

$30AmazonAlso Consider

Welcome them to their new digs with this luxury candle that smells like jasmine, cedarwood, lime, sandalwood, oak moss, and musk. Plus, per the brand, it should burn for 60 to 80 hours! I've burned many a Homesick candle over the years, and I love their statement-worthy packaging almost as much as their gorgeous scents.

There are many cookies out there—but there's only one Levain Bakery. My brother and I gifted this tin to our mom for her birthday a few years ago, and not only did she devour every single cookie (like oatmeal raisin, two chip chocolate chip, and dark chocolate peanut butter chip), but she thought the tin was so cute, she displayed it afterward. You can choose from multiple assortments and sizes, ensuring their new home is a sweet one.

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It may seem a bit meta for a person to hang a print of their new house inside said house, but that doesn't make this any less cute! This hand-drawn painterly sketch can be finished with the homeowner's name or a message, and it's available in two sizes.

If she's been talking nonstop about her last trip to Paris, she'll be en amour with this whimsical set of measuring cups for her kitchen. The set of four measuring cups is emblazoned with a stylish, French bistro-themed design. Mais oui!

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Gift for Her

Pink Tool Kit

Pink Tool Kit

Everyone can benefit from having a trusty tool kit on hand, and this pink one is aesthetically pleasing to boot. The avid DIYer in your life will enjoy upgrading their new space with these basics—the 35-piece kit includes a mini drill set, cordless screwdriver, pliers, and a picture-hanging kit.

BBQ Carving Board
Credit: Mark & Graham

Whether it's their apartment as a couple or a brand-new house as newlyweds, go the sentimental route with this personalized cutting board, which is handcrafted in Vermont from sustainably grown and harvested maple wood. You can have it engraved with a name, date, or special message, making it a gift they'll cherish for years to come.

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How stunning is this four-piece Frizbee dinnerware set? With its earthy rims, speckled glaze, and sculptural shapes, it's too pretty to hide away in a cabinet. The one-place set includes two plates (one dinner- and one appetizer-sized), a cereal bowl, and a pasta bowl, all available in three beautiful colorways.

This stovetop-safe glass pitcher, which can withstand temperatures from -4 degrees Fahrenheit to a whopping 302 degrees Fahrenheit, means they can drink up with glee. It's perfect for making tea, cold brew, or lemonade.

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Whether she loves floral scented candles or more soothing scents, she can enjoy them all with this candle warmer, all without a match or lighter. The dimmable lamp has a timer function and comes with two halogen bulbs, so they can light to their heart's content.

This is the cutest gift for game players and readers alike! Inside the linen-wrapped, book-like package is a board game that's fun for the whole family. It can be displayed on your recipient's bookcase like a classic novel in between game nights.

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