The 40 Best Housewarming Gifts of 2023

Homesick Candles New Home Candle

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Hand-poured into a simple glass vessel, this soy-wax candle gives off heady notes of jasmine, cedar, and musk. Plus, it comes sweetly packaged in a cute and colorful box that says it all—"New Home."

Price at time of publish: $38

Royal Craft Cheese Board and Knife Set

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Charcuterie is all the rage these days, and this wood cheese board has room for an impressive presentation of meats, cheeses, and all the accouterments. It includes a central board, two serving trays, three ceramic bowls, and an inset drawer that holds a 10-piece cutlery set and 10 card holder labels.

Price at time of publish: $60

Bearaby Cotton Napper

4.5

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There's no better way to convey your warm wishes than by gifting a cozy throw! This hand-knitted weighted blanket is made using sustainable eucalyptus fibers, a breathable material that will prevent overheating during nap time. Classic and versatile, it's available in six neutral earth-tone colors, making it a lovely gift that will work with any décor.

Price at time of publish: $269

Laramaid Minimalist Glass Canisters With Labels

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If your friends are into home organizing—or viral TikTok trends—this set of 20 minimalist glass jars is a practical gift that can double as kitchen décor. Each jar holds 2.5 ounces of spices, dried herbs, seasonings, or tea, and the labels are printed on durable, moisture-proof vinyl material.

Price at time of publish: $30

The Sill Hoya Heart

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This single-leaf hoya kerrii plant—known commonly as the Hoya Heart—is the perfect reminder that home is where the heart is. Upgrade from a standard grow pot to a ceramic planter, and you've got a gift that will serve as a living keepsake for years to come.

Price at time of publish: $48

Art: The Definitive Visual Guide

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A chic coffee table book is both reading material and a stylish accent piece. This reference guide includes images of works from every artistic movement over the last 30,000 years—from cave paintings to graffiti art—and teaches the reader the basics of the techniques and methods used to create some of the world's greatest masterpieces.

Price at time of publish: $38

Milk Bar Bakery Gift Box

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Moving makes you hungry! Make sure your friends have plenty of snacks on hand with this sweet set. It includes Milk Bar's best-sellers, like B'Day Cake truffles, a Compost Cookie, and an extra gooey Milk Bar Pie Slice.

Price at time of publish: $60

Molton Brown Orange and Bergamot Hand Cream

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Nothing makes a guest bathroom feel spa-like more than luxurious hand care products. This luxe set includes hand wash and lotion, perfumed with notes of Sevillan orange, mandarin, neroli, and musk. 

Price at time of publish: $45

Words Work Prints Personalized Home Map

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What better way to commemorate their home than with a custom map! This keepsake print features a detailed rendering of the area they live in. It’s creatively displayed in the shape of a house and comes inscribed with names, coordinates, and a personalized quote. They’ll love putting this up on one of their new walls!

Price at time of publish: $22

Mixology Bartender 10-Piece Bar Tool Set with Stylish Bamboo Stand

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This bartender kit will elevate any cocktail hour. The 10-piece set comes with everything you need to practice domestic mixology—including a cocktail shaker, corkscrew, and jigger—all stored in a compact (and chic!) bamboo display stand.

Price at time of publish: $43

Amazon Echo (Fourth Generation)

4.8

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Amazon's 4th gen Echo is so much more than just a speaker—it's a smart home hub. Give your friends access to all the conveniences of a voice-activated assistant, including timers and alarms, hands-free calling, and the power to control lights, locks, and other smart accessories around the house. The orb-shaped device has 360-degree sound that will fill any room with music. 

Price at time of publish: $50

Avadir And Co Personalized Welcome Mat

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Here's a housewarming gift that will ensure a warm welcome to visitors and residents alike. This handmade rug—made of coir, a durable, natural coconut fiber—has a slip-resistant backing that will keep it firmly in place. Choose one of four size options, then personalize it with the family's last name, written in a sophisticated script font. 

Price at time of publish: $25 (16" x 24")

Vitruvi Stone Essential Oil Diffuser

4.8

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This organic stone fragrance diffuser offers the perfect balance of form and function. Pair it with the brand's essential oil set, so the recipients can enjoy a soothing scent in whatever room they choose.

Price at time of publish: $123

Areaware Black/ Beige Table Tiles Coasters

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If they’ve just moved into their new home, they may not have had a chance to tackle all the details just yet—like protecting their new furniture from those dreaded rings with coasters! So, this is a gift they’ll really appreciate. These chic, design-forward coasters are both decorative and useful.

Price at time of publish: $16

Brooklinen Classic Move-In Bundle

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If the happy new homeowners are starting from scratch, they'll need a quality set of bedding essentials. This Brooklinen bundle comes with 270 thread count hotel-style percale sheets (one flat and one fitted), two pillows, and a comforter—everything they need to get a good night's sleep. 

Price at time of publish: $431

Yankee Candle Perfect Wick Trimmer

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You don't have to spend a fortune to get a meaningful—and useful—gift. This engraved metal wick trimmer from Yankee Candle is more practical than a pair of scissors, a great keepsake, and costs just $11.    

Price at time of publish: $11

Brightland The Mini Artist Series Olive Oil 4-Pack

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Treat their tastebuds to a sampling of Brightland's best-selling flavors. This four-bottle gift box includes one each of the brand's Ardor (chili peppers and paprika), Rosette (garlic), Lucid (lemon), and Arise (basil) infused olive oils. 

Price at time of publish: $85

Twisted Wares Please Leave By 9 PM Cocktail Napkins

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This a tongue-in-cheek way to show your hosts you won't overstay your welcome! These clever cocktail napkins are great icebreakers.   

Price at time of publish: $10

Bodum Chambord French Press Coffee Maker

4.8

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This glass and stainless steel French press would be an elegant addition to any home coffee bar. It provides a simple yet effective way to steep coffee grounds or loose tea, and it's dishwasher-safe for easy cleaning.      

Price at time of publish: $24

Blueland Clean Essentials Kit

5

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Cleaning products may not be the buzziest gift, but everyone needs them. Blueland's starter kit includes plant-based tablets and planet-friendly packaging for four cleaning solutions—multi-surface cleaner, bathroom cleaner, glass and mirror cleaner, and foaming hand wash.  

Price at time of publish: $39

Saralukecreative Custom Return Address Stamp

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New address, who's this? Help them get the word out that they've officially moved with this handcrafted stamp. Choose the type of stamp—wood block or self-inking—and ink color, then personalize it with a moniker and address.         

Price at time of publish: $25

AeroGarden Harvest Indoor Garden

5

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If they've got a green thumb but no garden, this indoor setup allows them to grow organic herbs. It's hydroponic, so there's no soil required, and it won't take up much space on the kitchen counter. A high-efficiency LED panel provides all the light the seedlings will need, and the kit includes seed pods, plant food, and a growing guide.       

Price at time of publish: $130

Artifact Uprising Gallery Frame

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Nothing captures a moment in time like a framed picture, and moving into a new home is a time they'll want to remember. Choose your favorite photo of the happy couple, then customize the size, backing style, and frame finish. Whatever your selection, it will be made to order with a UV-protectant acrylic plexiglass overlay. 

Price at time of publish: $69

VanEnjoy Patterned Glass Dessert Bowls

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Lead-free pressed pattern glass gives these dessert bowls a distinctly vintage look. The recipients can use the 4-piece set to serve ice cream, sorbet, or even an after-dinner affogato.     

Price at time of publish: $26

Colsen Indoor/Outdoor Tabletop Fire Pit

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Whether they want to make a round of S'mores or create a little ambiance, this mini firepit is the perfect tabletop accessory. It runs on clean-burning isopropyl alcohol that's smokeless, odorless, and safe for indoor or outdoor use.        

Price at time of publish: $45

Shelly Klein Personalized Hobby Mugs

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Give every family member something that represents their unique passion and personality. Customize each mug with a character—including hair color, clothing, and first name—and a hobby, and add the family name to the opposite side. 

Price at time of publish: $98 (set of four mugs)

GenSwin Gray Glass Battery Operated Flameless LED Candles

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Chic and safe, this trio of flameless candles is super-realistic. A natural wax candle base and battery-operated flicker light are contained in smoked grey glass and look like the real thing. The brightness level, flicker pattern, and timer are all controlled using a handy 10-setting remote.

Price at time of publish: $22

Crosley Cruiser Plus Record Player

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This retro-inspired Bluetooth turntable is the perfect housewarming present for music-loving technophiles. Customize the suitcase shell with one of 30 color and pattern choices—including neutral shades, leopard print, herringbone, tye-dye, or floral—to match the homeowners' design taste or décor palette.

Price at time of publish: $70

Havenly Bleeker Bar Tray

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Whether they use it to store barware and serve cocktails or as an accent piece in the bathroom or the boudoir, this antiqued brass and glass tray is an understated statement piece.          

Price at time of publish: $80

Sun Basket Meal Delivery Gift Card

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If they haven't had time to run to the grocery store, they'll appreciate having all the makings of a delicious, healthy meal delivered to their door. Sunbasket has a range of organic options suitable to almost any diet and offers a selection of meal kits and prepared meals. 

Price at time of publish: $100 (custom denominations also available)

LARS NYSØM Salt and Pepper Mills Set Stainless Steel with Adjustable Ceramic Grinder

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These stainless steel salt and pepper mills will add a little spice to their lives. The ceramic grinder can be adjusted from very fine to very coarse and used for herbs, cloves, and chilis. Plus, they are available in 16 different colorways.       

Price at time of publish: $35

RenderGoods Geo Boho Trio Towel Set

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These restaurant-grade towels aren't just stylish—they're also sustainably made. Super-absorbent and fast-drying, each handmade boho print towel is made with recycled plastic bottles.      

Price at time of publish: $30

Ichendorf Milano Caipirinha Jug

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With sleek, modern lines and chic color blocking, this hand-blown glass pitcher is both artful and practical. Whether it’s displayed on a shelf, filled with flowers, or used to serve a drink, it’s a lovely gift for those with a penchant for beautiful design.

Price at time of publish: $140

Hawkins New York Simple Candle Holder

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Candlesticks are a classic housewarming gift. This casual set is made from hand-turned ash wood and is available in four soft neutral matte stain colors and two height options. 

Price at time of publish: $76

Zazzle Personalized Family Recipe Cookbook

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Mealtimes are when the family comes together. This customizable recipe binder gives them a place to catalog their favorite dishes and desserts—and the memories that go with them.    

Price at time of publish: $29

Pottery Barn Lark Handmade Porcelain State Platter

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Help them show their state pride with one of these quirky porcelain platters. They can make peach cobbler in the shape of Georgia, a Florida-sized key lime pie, or a pizza reminiscent of the Empire State.        

Price at time of publish: $50

ShopModernMonograms Monogrammed Linen Cocktail Scalloped Edge Napkins

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These handmade scalloped-edge napkins are made of high-quality linen and are available in various colors and styles. Choose from cocktail or dinner sizes and customize with an embroidered monogram in your choice of font and color.         

Price at time of publish: $45

Le Creuset Honey Pot with Dipper in Yellow

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Leave it to luxury crockery brand Le Creuset to create a whimsical way to store and serve honey. The giftee will experience a few seconds of joy every time they dip the silicone-tipped wand into the stoneware pot and drizzle honey into their tea.           

Price at time of publish: $52

The Sill Money Tree Plant

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We'll never know whether it will draw money to the home, but it is certain that this money tree is easy to grow, resilient, and adds a fun element of dimensional greenery to a room. It's diminutive, measuring just 14-18" inches tall from the soil line to the foliage top, so it's the perfect size for a bookshelf or an accent table.            

Price at time of publish: $84