Housewarming Gifts
A housewarming gift should help a new place feel like home. Plants, kitchen helpers and things for hosting guests are all welcome.
How to pick
- Hosting gear, like a serving board or wine saver, gets used at the very first party.
- An easy houseplant adds life without much care.
- Skip big decor. Style is personal, and they're still settling in.
25 gift ideas
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Nespresso Vertuo Pop+ Coffee Machine
Coffee and espresso at the touch of a button, in a compact machine.
- Best for
- Coffee drinkers who want café drinks at the push of a button
- Skip if
- They don't want to buy Nespresso's Vertuo pods
Typical price: $100+
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Scented Candle Gift Set, 4 Pack
Four soy wax candles in different scents, boxed and ready to give.
- Best for
- An easy, cozy gift for almost anyone
- Skip if
- Strong scents bother them or they have curious pets
Typical price: Under $25
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Bedsure Sherpa Fleece Throw Blanket
A thick, cozy throw for the couch. Soft on both sides and machine washable.
- Best for
- Anyone who's always cold on the couch
- Skip if
- They already have a pile of throws
Typical price: $25 to $50
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Lodge Cast Iron Skillet, 10.25 Inch
A pre-seasoned skillet that sears steaks and lasts a lifetime.
- Best for
- Home cooks who want a great sear and a pan that lasts decades
- Skip if
- They want something light, or that goes in the dishwasher
Typical price: Under $25
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KitchenAid Artisan 5-Quart Stand Mixer
The stand mixer every baker wants. A gift that lasts for decades.
- Best for
- Serious bakers who make bread, cookies and cakes
- Skip if
- Counter space is tight, since it's big and heavy
Typical price: $100+
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Fiskars 3-Piece Garden Hand Tools Set
A sturdy trowel, transplanter and cultivator for the gardener in the family.
- Best for
- Gardeners who plant pots and small beds
- Skip if
- They already have a set of hand tools
Typical price: Under $25
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AeroGarden Harvest Indoor Garden
Grow fresh herbs on the kitchen counter all year, no soil needed.
- Best for
- Cooks who want fresh herbs year-round, with no garden needed
- Skip if
- They have no spot near an outlet for it
Typical price: $50 to $100
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Dash Mini Waffle Maker
A tiny waffle iron that makes one crispy waffle in minutes, in fun colors.
- Best for
- Quick breakfasts and college dorms
- Skip if
- They're feeding a crowd, since it makes one small waffle at a time
Typical price: Under $25
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Barefoot Dreams CozyChic Throw
The buttery-soft throw people keep on the couch all year long.
- Best for
- Someone you want to spoil with a famously soft throw
- Skip if
- You're on a budget, since cheaper throws are cozy too
Typical price: $100+
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Ninja CREAMi Ice Cream Maker
Turns frozen bases into ice cream, sorbet or protein treats at the push of a button.
- Best for
- Ice cream lovers and anyone who wants high-protein treats
- Skip if
- They want ice cream right away, since bases freeze for a day first
Typical price: $100+
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Le Creuset Enameled Cast Iron Dutch Oven
An heirloom pot for braises, soups and bread that goes from stove to table.
- Best for
- Cooks who make soups, stews and bread, and want a pot for life
- Skip if
- They want something light or inexpensive
Typical price: $100+
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Our Place Always Pan 2.0
One nonstick pan that sears, steams, fries and sautés, in pretty colors.
- Best for
- Small kitchens and cooks who want one pan to do it all
- Skip if
- They like searing on very high heat
Typical price: $100+
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Ninja 4-Quart Air Fryer
Crisps fries, wings and veggies with little oil, and the basket goes in the dishwasher.
- Best for
- Busy cooks who want crispy food without much oil
- Skip if
- Counter space is tight or they cook for a big family
Typical price: $50 to $100
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DEWALT 20V MAX Cordless Drill Kit
A compact cordless drill with batteries, ready for shelves, furniture and fixes.
- Best for
- New homeowners and DIYers
- Skip if
- They already own drills from another brand, since batteries don't swap between brands
Typical price: $100+
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Fellow Stagg EKG Electric Kettle
A precise pour-over kettle that holds the exact temperature for coffee or tea.
- Best for
- Pour-over coffee and tea lovers
- Skip if
- They only use pods or a drip machine
Typical price: $100+
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Cuisinart Deluxe Grill Tool Set
A full set of grilling tools in a carry case for backyard cookouts.
- Best for
- New grill owners, Father's Day and housewarmings
- Skip if
- They already have a set of grill tools
Typical price: $25 to $50
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Solo Stove Mesa Tabletop Fire Pit
A low-smoke mini fire pit for the patio table, with a stand and carry bag.
- Best for
- Patio hangouts and making s'mores at home
- Skip if
- They have no outdoor space
Typical price: $100+
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Amazon Echo Dot (5th Gen)
A compact smart speaker for music, timers and questions answered by voice.
- Best for
- Music, timers and smart home control by voice
- Skip if
- They'd rather not have a voice assistant in the house
Typical price: $25 to $50
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Instant Pot Duo 7-in-1 Pressure Cooker
Pressure cooks, slow cooks, steams and makes rice, so weeknight dinners go fast.
- Best for
- Busy weeknight cooks who want dinner fast
- Skip if
- Counter and cupboard space is tight
Typical price: $50 to $100
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Vacu Vin Wine Saver Pump
Pumps the air out of opened bottles so wine stays fresh for days.
- Best for
- Wine lovers who don't finish a bottle in one night
- Skip if
- Their bottles never last past dinner
Typical price: Under $25
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Bamboo Charcuterie Board Set
A serving board with hidden drawers of cheese knives and tools.
- Best for
- Hosts and housewarmings
- Skip if
- They rarely have people over
Typical price: $25 to $50
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Costa Farms Snake Plant
A nearly unkillable houseplant that looks good in any room.
- Best for
- New plant owners and low-light rooms
- Skip if
- Their pets chew on plants, since snake plants are toxic to cats and dogs
Typical price: $25 to $50
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TRUFF Hot Sauce Variety Pack
Truffle-infused hot sauces in gift-ready bottles.
- Best for
- Foodies who like a fancier hot sauce
- Skip if
- They don't like truffle or heat
Typical price: $25 to $50
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ASAKUKI Essential Oil Diffuser
A quiet diffuser with a soft glow that fills a room with scent.
- Best for
- People who like a calming scent at home
- Skip if
- They have cats, since some essential oils aren't safe for them
Typical price: $25 to $50
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Hap Tim Picnic Backpack for Four
A backpack with plates, cutlery, wine glasses and an insulated cooler section.
- Best for
- Couples and families who love eating outdoors
- Skip if
- They rarely picnic
Typical price: $50 to $100
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