Purchasing or building a house is a big milestone in one’s life and needs to be celebrated and that’s what housewarming is all about. But you can’t go empty-handed to a housewarming party. As much as your guests would suggest that your blessings will suffice, we are sure gifts would make them happy too. Here are ten practical housewarming gifts for housewarming ceremony that the hosts would love.
1. Robotic vacuum
This is a gift that will be loved and appreciated by your hosts. These robotic vacuums do the job of a regular vacuum cleaner at half the cost. It also eliminates the need to lift and move around furniture while cleaning as its compact design allows it to navigate hard-to-reach places.
2. Customised monogram door hanger
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Add a personal touch to your gift with a monogram door hanger with the host’s initials or family name initials. This will not only make their house feel like a home but gives their home identity and make it easier for people to find it.
3. Bedding set
A bedding set is one of the classic housewarming gifts out there. A bedding set would usually include a duvet cover and a pair of pillowcases. You can either go for printed bedding sets or keep it simple in solid colours. We suggest gifting high-quality sets that your hosts can use for years.
4. Kitchen appliances
Setting up the kitchen is one of the most expensive parts of moving into a new house – as kitchen appliances aren’t exactly easy on the pocket. Do your hosts a favour by offering to purchase a kitchen appliance for them. Don’t worry, you don’t have to buy them a fridge. You can choose something small like a good French press, waffle maker, blender, electric kettle, or a toaster.
5. Chinaware
Fancy chinaware is a necessity for dinner parties. One can never have enough chinaware because they barely make it through three parties before someone breaks it. Choose an elegant set with delicate motifs in porcelain or ceramic.
6. Spice rack
We Indians love our spices. So why not display it? No one likes the hassle of always looking for plastic containers to store the spices. Gift your hosts a spice rack that helps them organize their spices in cute little containers which are also easy to access. There are a variety of spice racks available in the market, take your pick.
7. Diffuser
Every home has a personal scent, help your hosts find theirs. An aroma diffuser is one of the best ways to make a home smell good and fresh. These diffusers use essential oils which not only smell good but also have therapeutic properties.
8. Tool kit
Every house needs an essential tool kit regardless of how new or old it is. This tool kit is of great use to people who just moved into a new house as it will come to their aid when they are fixing things around the house and arranging everything.
9. Shower speaker
Shower time is incomplete without some bathroom singing. As much we like to deny it, we all take our phones along with us in the shower for a music session. Gift your hosts a portable shower speaker so they don’t have to damage their phones. These waterproof speakers are amazing and can be connected to phone and laptops through Bluetooth.
10. Gift card
If you are still unsure of what to get for the new homeowners, we suggest you play it safe with a gift card. Anyone would rather have a gift card than a gift that’s of no use to them. There are online and retail stores that offer gifts cards of various denomination. Choose a price range and gift away!
If you were hosting a housewarming ceremony, which one of these would you love to receive as a gift? Can you think of any other fun and practical housewarming gifts that should be on the list? Let us know!
