20 Housewarming Gifts That'll Guarantee You Future Invites

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Now that they’ve finally finished unpacking (well…mostly), assembled all the furniture, and settled in, it’s time to celebrate their new home. However, you can’t just show up empty-handed to the festivities. If you’ve been invited to a housewarming party or just want to send something special to the new homeowners, we know you’re on the lookout for the perfect gift that’ll guarantee you a spot on their future guest list.

If you’re feeling overwhelmed, don’t be. Whether they snagged a fourth-floor walk-up apartment in New York City or bought a three-bed two-bath in the suburbs, we gathered the best housewarming gifts for every recipient and their new home. We included a variety of thoughtful gifts such as fresh flowers for the plant lovers, kitchen gadgets for the home chef, a coffee subscription for one who can’t function without their morning joe, and an emergency kit for the prepared homeowner. Of course we couldn’t forget the vino, so we included a wine subscription to have bottles delivered straight to their doorstep. With these housewarming gifts on hand, your recipient will be able to make their space their own and create extra special memories.

Ultra-Stick Hand Blender

This stick blender features nine speed settings, dishwasher safe parts, and comes with three attachments — blender, frother, and whisk head.

I received this as a housewarming gift from close friends and use it often. From smoothies to soups to sauces, this blender stick does the trick and spares me from using my larger blender which is a pain to clean.

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Stone Diffuser

Skip the candle and help them scent their home without flames with this essential oil diffuser. It features a matte ceramic cover, ambient LED light, 4-hour and 8-hour run times, and automatic shut-off. Plus, it’s available in different colors to help it seamlessly blend into any home decor.

“There are also a lot of user-friendly touches about this diffuser that make it stand out from the pack, from the simple setup instructions to the intuitive timer settings,” shares our former food & drink editor, Danielle St. Pierre, in her review.

Countertop Ice Maker

If they’re working with a small refrigerator or host often, this countertop ice maker will be a welcomed housewarming gift. It makes our list of the best portable ice makers as the fastest option.

“Besides its speed, we like how compact and lightweight this portable ice maker is. Weighing in at less than 20 pounds, it’s easy to carry or it’ll fit on any countertop. Plus, it has a large see-through window, so you can see how much ice is left without opening the lid. This model produces up to 26.5 pounds of ice in a day,” shares our senior electronics editor, Brandon Carte, in our list.

Gift Card

Whether they’re working on home repairs, finally getting around to taking care of the lawn, or starting a new DIY project, this Lowe’s gift card will help them get it all done.

Custom Wooden Key Holder

Their keys will always have a home with this custom holder. Choose from three wood options — walnut, birch, and dark — and nine design options for a beautiful, yet functional gift for their wall. It features four steel hangers and a customizable frame.

“My best friend moved in with her boyfriend and this was the perfect housewarming gift! They love it and hung it up right away,” shares this 5-star reviewer.

Select-A-Spice Auto-Measure Carousel

Give your recipient a helping hand as they cook with this fun kitchen gadget. This seasoning carousel can hold up to 12 spices, rotates for easy access, and has dials for precise measuring.

“I have three of these for me and started using them as gifts for showers and housewarmings. Definitely space saving and provides much better visibility to all your spices,” shares this 5-star reviewer.

"The Food Lab: Better Home Cooking Through Science" by J. Kenji López-Alt

Expand the culinary skills and put their new kitchen to use with this cookbook. Chef J. Kenji Lopez-Alt goes over the science behind beloved American dishes in the cookbook. It features hundreds of recipes with 1,000 full-color images for major cooking inspiration.

“As soon as we got ours, we started ordering it as Christmas, holiday, housewarming, etc. presents for all our friends. Honestly, it’s the only cookbook you need in your home. Really helps you understand the mechanics of cooking in a fun way, and then gives you some opportunity to explore,” shares this repeat 5-star Amazon reviewer.

Snake Plant

If your recipient loves plants, but plants don’t seem to love them, this housewarming gift is their best bet. This snake plant is easy to care for thanks to its adaptability, ability to thrive in bright indirect light, and its drought tolerance.

Note: It’s not pet-friendly. If you’re looking for a pet-friendly option, check out the Mini Money Tree.

More: 20 Gifts for Plant Lovers of All Experience Levels

Gift Subscription

Why give one bottle of wine, when you can give multiple? Splash Wines gift subscription allows you to choose the amount, type, and shipment frequency of wine to your recipient. With this gift, they’ll be toasting you long after the housewarming party.

"An outstanding wine subscription, Splash nails its prime spot on our list because of its great customizability — as well as the fact that it gives you access to high-quality varietals at a not-too-astronomical price," explains our news editor, Michael Natale, in our list of best wine subscriptions.

Personalized Map Art

Celebrate this new beginning with personalized map art they’ll want to immediately display. You can choose the size, format (digital or print), and frame.

As this 5-star reviewer shares, “My husband and I are in our 50s, newly married—with a new house. I ordered this for him on our 1 month anniversary. He absolutely loves it! Within 10 minutes he’d decided where to hang it, measured it out, and it’s now on our living room wall.”

Funny Kitchen Towels

Give your recipient a chuckle while they dry dishes with these funny kitchen towels. This set includes four, each with a punny message including “Let the beet drop” and “Oh, kale no!”

As this 5-star Amazon reviewer raves, “Got these as part of a housewarming gift for my friend and she loves them!”

World Push Pin Personalized Map

If the traveling couple finally settled down, surprise them with this housewarming gift. They’ll be able to track the countries they’ve visited and plan where they’re going to travel to next with this push pin world map. You can customize with names, dates, and more for a personalized gift. It’s available in two sizes with five frame color options to complement any aesthetic. As this 5-star reviewer shares, “This was the perfect addition to our travel wall.”

Floral Embrace

Brighten up their new digs with this floral bouquet from 1-800-Flowers.com. It features a colorful array of flowers including hot pink roses, orange lilies, yellow sunflowers, and more. It's available in four sizes to fit any space.

As this 5-star reviewer shares, “I have sent this arrangement to different states many times and every single time, the florists create a beautiful arrangement filled with color and the pictured flowers and vase. Love it!”

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Midnight Blue Apron

If your recipient can always be found in the kitchen, this apron from Hedley & Bennett is a thoughtful housewarming gift. This machine-washable apron has crossback straps to take pressure off their neck and tons of pockets for their cooking essentials.

“I’ve owned many different aprons in my cooking career. H&B is hands down my favorite I’ve ever owned. So comfortable, especially with the cross back. So many useful pockets and super durable. This is my first apron with a towel loop and it’s pretty rad to have that,” shares this impressed 5-star reviewer.

Prepaid Subscription - 3 Months

Make sure their new cabinets are fully stocked with a coffee subscription from Partners Coffee.“We love that this New York-based brand offers both a gift subscription and an ongoing coffee subscription, which means your giftee can keep their favorite flavor coming, or you can even score some for yourself,” explains our news editor, Michael Natale, in our list of best coffee subscriptions.

You can choose a 3-, 6-, or 12-month prepaid subscription. There are nine coffee options and five grind options, so you can gift the perfect blend.

Cheese Board Set

Since they’ll be doing a lot more hosting in their new place, this cheese board set is a must. This set includes an acacia wood board, four ceramic bowls, and four stainless steel knives that fit neatly inside the board.

“I bought this as a housewarming gift for a friend. When it arrived at my house I liked it so much that I had to keep it for myself and get another for my friend,” shares this impressed 5-star reviewer.

The Safe

Your recipient will be prepared for an emergency with this housewarming gift. The Judy Safe is filled with over 61 survival essentials including a hand crank radio, meal replacement bars, KN95 masks, and more. It features enough to help a family of four for up to 72 hours.

The Mini Essentials

Give their pantry, salads, sandwiches, and more a tasty upgrade with this housewarming gift. This set features four mini bottles of Brightland’s bestsellers including two types of cold-pressed extra virgin olive oil, a bottle of raw Balsamic vinegar, and a bottle of raw Champagne vinegar.

As this 5-star reviewer raves, “I received this as a gift and well after using all the bottles I then proceeded to go on the website and order the larger bottles. These are amazing!”

Silicone Coasters (6 Pack)

Sometimes the smallest gifts make the biggest difference and these silicone coasters do just that. Each coaster will protect your recipient’s table and is super easy to clean, so you have to worry about set-in stains. Plus, it’s available in tons of different colors to match any aesthetic.

They can even use it outside their home, as this 5-star reviewer shares,"We purchased these for our neighbors as a gift for their outdoor porch. They are perfect for all weather and exactly what they needed."

Gift Card

Whether they’ve run out dinner ideas or can’t take another night of take out, this Blue Apron gift card will be put to use. This popular meal delivery service features chef-made recipes with sustainably farmed ingredients for a delicious meal time option.

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