126 Ideas for Creative & Thoughtful Housewarming Gifts

Moving to a new apartment or house is a scary and exciting time, but it can be made less scary (and more exciting!) with the kindness of friends and strangers. Lots of times, that kindness is sent from afar, emailed, left on a doorstep, or shipped from another state. Whether you’re looking to welcome the new neighbor upstairs, send love to friend who just moved out of town, or congratulate your favorite couple on buying their first home, here are 126 creative ideas for new home gifts they’ll love.

You’ll no doubt find the perfect something (or many somethings) on this list. Mix and match to create brilliant gift baskets and combination gifts — a plant with some gardening equipment, measuring spoons with homemade bread, a cooler filled with craft beer and some fresh fruit for a garnish … you get the idea. Want some specific ideas you can buy now? Take a look at our list of favorite products that make great housewarming gifts.

Traditional Gifts

• Bread

• Salt or herbs

• Sugar

• Wine

• Olive oil

• Honey

• A broom

• Candles → The Best Candles to Gift This Year

• A knife

• A doormat

• A houseplant → The Best Plants to Give as Gifts

Useful Gifts

• Measuring spoons

• Wooden spoons

• Dish towels

• A stylish keychain

• A bottle opener

• A really good cooler

• A smart doorbell

• A coffee spoon

• Good scissors

• Coasters

• A cutting board

• Nice clothes hangers

• An apron

Entertaining Gifts

• A coffee table book → The Best Coffee Table Books to Give as Gifts

• A cookbook

• A gift card to a local restaurant

• A gift card for food delivery

• Board games

• A beautiful puzzle

• A magazine subscription, with their first issue wrapped in ribbon

• A portable Bluetooth speaker

• An Amazon Fire TV Stick

• A stylish deck of cards

Moving Gifts — Great for Helping New Neighbors!

• A tape measure

• Goo Gone

• Command hooks

• Vacuum seal bags

• A gift card to the closest grocery store

• A “cake” made of toilet paper rolls

• Paper plates and cups

• A picture hanging kit

• A hammer

• A toolbox loaded with essential tools → 11 Tools to Give Someone Who’s Moving Into Their First Apartment

• A collection of cleaning supplies

• A “coupon” for three hours of unpacking help

Food and Drink Gifts

• Cookies

• A coffee club subscription

• Ingredients for s’mores

• Fancy hot chocolate mix

• Cones and toppings for ice cream

• A favorite bottle of alcohol or non-alcoholic mixer

• Fresh fruit

• Fancy donuts or cool cupcakes

• Warm soup gifted in a slow cooker

• Homemade or locally sourced jam

• All the ingredients to make a fresh batch of cookies

• Gourmet nuts

• A few potted herbs

• A handwritten favorite family recipe, along with a few ingredients

• A personalized cheese board

• Small-batch hot sauces

Luxurious Gifts

• A wool throw

• A lovely vase (filled with flowers)

• A gorgeous door knocker

• Fancy bath salts

• A digital picture frame

• An essential oil diffuser

• Nesting trays for keys

• A gift card to Framebridge

• Splurgy hand soap

• Wine glasses

Gifts for First-Time Homeowners

• Gardening supplies

• A gift card to the local hardware store

• A commemorative ornament

• A custom stamp with their new address

• Beautiful house numbers for their door or mailbox

• A bird feeder

• An emergency preparedness kit

• A “New Home” candle

• A porch welcome sign

• A smart security system

Gifts for Anyone Living Alone for the First Time

• A set of matching towels → Our Guide to the Best Bath Towels

• A really good frying pan

• Luxe sheets → Our Guide to the Best Bedding

• A step stool

• A cordless drill

• A dishware set

• A dish rack

• A powerful flashlight

• A fire extinguisher

• A streaming service subscription

Gifts for Partners Who Just Moved In Together

• A custom map of their new location

• A set of champagne flutes

• A pair of silk eye masks

• A sound machine

• A cozy blanket for them to snuggle up under

• A framed photo of the two of them

• A personalized house sign

Gifts for Renters or Small-Space Dwellers

• A laundry bag

• Rolls of quarters for laundry

• Temporary wallpaper

• Anything that collapses flat, like colanders, dish drainers, or measuring cups

• A handheld vacuum cleaner

• Scented room spray

• Blackout curtains

• A wall calendar

Gifts for Anyone Making a Long-Distance Move

• A guidebook to their new city

• A comfy travel pillow for the journey

• A care package of their favorite local things from their old place

• Packing cubes

• An instant camera

• A big box of postcards and stamps

• A customized journal

• An audiobook subscription

• Favorite snacks for the road

Gifts for Kids or Pets

• A favorite toy (goes for both!)

• Art supplies

• Magnatiles or pattern blocks

• A box of cat treats and toys

• A box of dog treats and toys

• A new collar or leash

• Big supply of catnip and refillable toy

• A fun snuffle mat

• A cactus scratching post

• A new dog bed — more gift ideas for pets and their pet parents

What are your go-to housewarming gifts? Let us know in the comments below.