10 gift ideas for a housewarming

Anaïs Frisano, 21 December 2021

A small gift for the housewarming after moving in is common when you visit your friend's new flat. But what is suitable for this? Here are 10 gift ideas from original to classic.

Your best friend, someone in your family or a good acquaintance has recently moved into a new flat. You've been invited to their housewarming party? And you're wondering what to bring? Sure, a bottle of wine is always fine, but a housewarming gift after the move should ideally also fit this special occasion. Attentive people may have already picked up a wish or two for the new home. Of course, they can take advantage of this opportunity. For everyone else, we have put together 10 tips on what you can give your loved ones for the new flat.

10 ideas for the perfect gift

1. Salt and bread - for traditionals

This classic custom traditionally involves bringing salt and bread for the new household. The gesture dates back to the Middle Ages and symbolises prosperity, happiness and settledness. The duo looks particularly pretty in a gift basket. Creative hobby bakers can even bake their own bread for a personal touch, and a great herbal salt adds that special something.

2. Cosy woollen blanket - not only for the cold season

Every sofa should have a cosy woollen blanket to make you feel immediately at home after the move. The nice thing about this gift is that the room immediately feels more like home. Even if not all the boxes have been unpacked yet... Tip: If you don't know your friend's new couch yet, blankets in subdued natural shades almost always go well.

3. Immortal houseplant - also suitable for beginners

The trend with potted plants has now arrived in almost every household. Even if your friends don't have the greenest of thumbs, there are some very easy-to-care-for specimens. For example, a monstera or an aloe vera. Put them in a nice pot and you're done. A plant immediately brings colour into the new home and gives the flat personality. A nice change from the classic bouquet.

4. Oil or spices - for that extra kick in favourite dishes

A well-stocked kitchen should never be without good spices or a special oil! In the meantime, you can buy different spices or oils, for example, in the following shops vom Fass can be put together.

5. Statement doormat - no more dreary hallways

How about a doormat with a statement? Everyone needs one, but doesn't immediately think of it when moving house. The days of boring doormats are long gone. There are now also great ones with positive messages or motifs. As a small statement and with a personal touch, they are already visible from the hallway. That's the kind of door you like to ring!

6. Exceptionally: Vouchers!

Admittedly, vouchers don't exactly have the best reputation as a creative gift. But when someone moves into a new home, the financial resources can sometimes be exhausted. Vouchers for furniture stores or for the small decorating shop around the corner are sure to put people in a good mood. And if you go shopping together, you'll also create some nice first memories.

7. A decent pan or pot - because pasta tastes much better that way

The heart of every household is the kitchen, where cosy get-togethers are the order of the day. Besides your loved ones, the right food ingredients and a good mood, you also need decent equipment! But a good pan has to be found first and is often forgotten, especially after a move. Therefore, it is an unexpected but certainly welcome gift. The best thing to do is to make or print out a nice recipe for it.

8. Room scent - gives a home atmosphere

Did you know that the smell of a flat is pretty much the first thing visitors notice? That's not the only reason why a room fragrance is the ideal gift for a housewarming. They also look pretty! Room scents come in different shapes and designs, so there's something for everyone.

9. Hand soap/hand lotion - more fashionable than ever

A beautiful set of hand soap and hand lotion brings the necessary spa effect to any home bathroom. Especially in the colder winter months or when disinfectants are used frequently, this gift is like a holiday for stressed hands.

10. A Cookbook - from nostalgic to modern

Everyone loves cookbooks. Even if only to leaf through them regularly and admire the great pictures. For the barbecue fan, there's bound to be a great BBQ bible and for the baking fairy, specific books for sweet desserts. With a handwritten dedication, the gift is the perfect inspiration in the kitchen.