Thoughtful Housewarming Gifts for First-Time Homeowners

burke decor french cutting board
burke decor french cutting board

Courtesy of Burke Decor

Purchasing one's first home is high on the list of major life moments and should undoubtedly be met with thoughtful gifts from a person's nearest and dearest. So, when it comes to selecting a housewarming present for a first-time homeowner, you should absolutely think beyond the generic bottle of wine. Instead, make your loved one's month with a little something that simultaneously brings aesthetic flair to and holds a purposeful function in their new space. Ahead, some curated ideas to inspire your own.

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Related: A Step-by-Step Guide to Buying Your First Home

Dutch Oven

They will use a Dutch oven for soups and stews and homemade bread, too. Ultimately, there's nothing this mighty pot, from Martha's Macy's collection, can't do.

Shop Now: Martha Stewart Collection Four-Quart Enameled Cast Iron Round Dutch Oven, $56, macys.com.

Martha Stewart Collection 4-Quart Enameled Cast Iron Round Dutch Oven
Martha Stewart Collection 4-Quart Enameled Cast Iron Round Dutch Oven

Serving Utensils

Set them up with luxe iterations of entertaining essentials they will use over and again—and any time you are over. This matte gold serving set pairs well with most dinnerware collections.

Shop Now: Be Home Matte Gold Serving Set, $36, verishop.com.

Be Home Matte Gold Serving Set
Be Home Matte Gold Serving Set

Taper Candles

Adding a few candles to a tablescape makes it feel that much more curated while also transforming simple week-night meals into an ambient dining experience for two (or three, four, or five-plus, should they have kids!).

Shop Now: Serena & Lily Taper Candles, $48 for 10, serenaandlily.com.

Serena & Lily Taper Candles
Serena & Lily Taper Candles

Oil Dispenser

This vintage-inspired oil dispenser looks so much sleeker on their countertops than generic bottles from the grocery store.

Shop Now: Terrain Recycled Glass Oil Dispenser, $48, shopterrain.com.

Terrain Recycled Glass Oil Dispenser
Terrain Recycled Glass Oil Dispenser

CBD Gummies

Owning a home for the very first time can be stressful—there's no denying that. These stress-relieving gummies, which come in a myriad of berry flavors, will help them achieve a calm equilibrium when the fridge breaks or a leak springs.

Shop Now: Martha Stewart CBD Wellness Berry Medley Gummies, $35, shopcanopy.com.

Martha Stewart CBD Wellness Berry Medley Gummies
Martha Stewart CBD Wellness Berry Medley Gummies

Cozy Throw

Drape their couch with this neutral, goes-with-everything throw for an instant upgrade.

Shop Now: Snowe Striped Throw Blanket, $248, snowehome.com.

Snowe Striped Throw Blanket
Snowe Striped Throw Blanket

New Home Candle

Notes of fresh linen and crisp, clean air dominate in this aptly-named candle, which reinforces the idea of a new home as a blank canvas.

Shop Now: Homesick New Home Candle, $34, homesick.com.

Homesick New Home Candle
Homesick New Home Candle

Fiddle Leaf Fig

Another way to bring instant polish to a room, even if boxes are still tucked into the corners? Some greenery. A fiddle leaf fig, an always-popular variety, will grow with them in their new space.

Shop Now: Bloomscape Fiddle Leaf Fig Tree, $195, bloomscape.com.

Bloomscape Fiddle Leaf Fig Tree
Bloomscape Fiddle Leaf Fig Tree

Door Mat

A first impression begins at the porch. This fair-trade mat—handcrafted during women-led artisan workshops in Colombia—brings a touch of texture to their exterior entry.

Shop Now: Azulina Home Door Mat, $95, azulina.com.

Azulina Home Door Mat
Azulina Home Door Mat

Spice Jars

This 18-pack jar set is composed of borosilicate glass and handmade bamboo lids; the sleek canisters come with chic labels and a spice spoon. While this might be an organizational-themed gift, it's an aesthetically-pleasing one, too.

Shop Now: The Muted Home Spice Jars with Wood Lids, $125, themutedhome.com.

The Muted Home Spice Jars with Wood Lids
The Muted Home Spice Jars with Wood Lids

French Cutting Board

Your loved one will prop these rustic boards against their backsplash for a farm house touch—and pull them out when it is time to arrange some charcuterie.

Shop Now: Burke Decor French Cutting Board in Large, $175, burkedecor.com.

Burke Decor French Cutting Board in Large
Burke Decor French Cutting Board in Large

Ikebana Vase

This vessel makes minimalist flower arrangements simple, thanks to built-in slots for stems.

Shop Now: Design Within Reach Ikebana Vase, $132, dwr.com.

Design within Reach Ikebana Vase
Design within Reach Ikebana Vase

Carafe

Elegantly house water, juice, or wine in this carafe, which they will fill up regularly, guests or no guests.

Shop Now: Ferm Living Still Carafe, $55, fermliving.us.

Ferm Living Still Carafe
Ferm Living Still Carafe

Garden Tool Set

If your favorite new homeowner is looking forward to digging into or reshaping the existing garden beds, set him or her up with this comprehensive set, which includes a cultivator, spade, square hoe, and pair of shears.

Shop Now: Barebones Gardening Tool Set, $90, goodeeworld.com.

Barebones Gardening Tool Set
Barebones Gardening Tool Set

Leather Wine Holder

Are they wine aficionados? They will appreciate this modern rack; its leather loops securely hold their favorite vintages. Bonus points if you pair this gift with one of their favorite bottles.

Shop Now: Cyan Design Large Brighten Wine Holder, $115, burkedecor.com.

Cyan Design Large Brighten Wine Holder
Cyan Design Large Brighten Wine Holder

Wine Glasses

On the subject of wine—this goblet's shape was inspired by modern architecture in the 1930s, particularly the Villa Necchi in Milan, designed by Piero Portaluppi. Crafted from borosilicate glass in Italy, it features a delicate paneled detail. It will make a lovely addition to his or her bar cart.

Shop Now: Agustina Bottoni Calici Milanesi Wine Glass, $100 each, thewebster.us.

Agustina Bottoni Calici Milanesi Wine Glass
Agustina Bottoni Calici Milanesi Wine Glass

Martha Wine Co.

One last gift for the vintners: a monthly subscription to Martha's hand-picked wine service, which delivers a myriad of tried-and-true favorites straight to their door.

Shop Now: Martha Wine Co. Subscription, price dependent on subscription, marthawine.com.

bottles of wine and tray of appetizer toasts
bottles of wine and tray of appetizer toasts

Salt and Pepper Holders

They haven't seen salt, pepper, or sugar shakers quite like these. Give these vessels a shake and the ball will shift, leaving the right amount of spice or seasoning on their dish or in their cup.

Shop Now: Laurence Brabant Editions "En Coulisses" Shake & Ball Dispensers, $85, andyoulifestyle.com.

Laurence Brabant Editions En Coulisses Shake & Ball Dispensers
Laurence Brabant Editions En Coulisses Shake & Ball Dispensers

Ladle

Every new kitchen deserves a new wooden spoon. Enter this hand-carved, and delightfully unique, option from Artisan Made, whittled from sustainable wood by fair-trade artisans. It's absolutely timeless and a joy to hold.

Shop Now: Artisan Made Laurelwood Ladle, $28, cultiverre.com.

Artisan Made Laurelwood Ladle
Artisan Made Laurelwood Ladle

Garden Seeds

While cress is often an edible salad staple, if you allow the plant to go seed—resulting in Cress 'Emerald Beads' (Lepidium setatum)—you will have a lovely garden-bed filler on your hands. These will look lovely along their new home's pathways.

Shop Now: Floret Farms Cress Emerald Bead Seeds, $5.95, shopfloretflowers.com.

Floret Farms Cress Emerald Bead Seeds
Floret Farms Cress Emerald Bead Seeds

Guest Bathroom Towels

We love the calm, cool, earthy colorways of these guest bathroom towels. Get them monogrammed for a thoughtful touch.

Shop Now: SFERA "Filo" Towel, $35, sferra.com.

SFERA Filo Towel
SFERA Filo Towel

Luxe Coasters

Though they may be mostly functional, coasters can absolutely feel luxurious, as well. These leather circle iterations, which come in a moody midnight blue, are proof.

Shop Now: Ben Soleimani Clarion Circle Coaster, $106, bensoleimani.com.

Ben Soleimani Clarion Circle Coaster
Ben Soleimani Clarion Circle Coaster

Swan Salt Cellar

Add some intrigue to their dining room table with this swan-shaped salt cellar. Watch it become a talking point when dinner parties become possible again.

Shop Now: L'OBJET Swan Salt Cellar, $150, gumps.com.

L'OBJET Swan Salt Cellar
L'OBJET Swan Salt Cellar

Tea Towel

This wallpaper inspired tea towel is sure to be a mainstay in his or her summer kitchen décor.

Shop Now: Fortnum & Mason Camellia Cotton Tea Towel, $15, fortnumandmason.com.

Fortnum & Mason Camellia Cotton Tea Towel
Fortnum & Mason Camellia Cotton Tea Towel