House warming gift ideas to charm up the space of your loved ones

Housewarming gifts are deemed to brighten up your friend’s house. But the challenge arises, what are the best housewarming gifts ideas and where to look at them?

A good housewarming gift doesn't necessarily have to be fancy, but something that resonates with your friend’s identity (mainly their lifestyle, personality, and outlook.) Your housewarming gift could be as basic as a wooden table but the question boils down to, whether your friend likes 'modern' wooden tables or are they into 'old, warm-toned aesthetic' wooden tables?

Such questions often escalate during our housewarming visits. But before we step into finding the best housewarming gifts for your friends, you should first know that a housewarming gift is particularly different from conventional gifts.

Good housewarming gifts are not your usual birthday present

Throwing a housewarming party primarily puts you, the invitee into a thinking pot. Clearly, It’s not the first time you’re gifting something to your friend. (or is it?)  you must have sworn your beloved friend with an artillery of presents already before this. Which undeniably proves the mettle for your beautifully ageing friendship.

A good housewarming gift, however, is nearly not the same as exchanging other common pleasantries. If put in a metaphorical context, it is the greatest testimony of your true friendship. Something that would (inadvertently if I may say so) tell your friend how much you truly know and value them. This is why coming up with uber-cool housewarming gift ideas becomes all the more important.

Good housewarming gifts are essentially those that your friends/loved ones can regularly make use of. It could be a decorative piece, a kitchen set, cushion covers, or a swanky sofa set. (Entirely depends on who you’re gifting and your relationship with them of course.) Regardless, your safest bet would be to pick a useful housewarming gift as it seldom fails to please.

If you still land confused as to what to pick from the lot, don’t worry. This blog is just for you! We’ll help you choose a befitting housewarming gift for your loved one.

Presenting a few ‘personalised’ housewarming gift ideas

Below we have some royal, some very esthetical, and some nothing but graceful ideas to make your visit to a housewarming-invitation worthwhile:

Glorious Book Cabinets

If your friend is one of those voracious readers we see on TV series (and secretly stalk on social media, I know!) presenting them with a gorgeous-looking wooden book cabinet on their housewarming ceremony will surely get their mind rolling (and heart smiling!)

Imagine all those books you've been seeing them reading all these years! Knowing their most valued books, much like the friend themself, have now got 'a new home' will put a sweet curve on both of your faces. (actually even ours!)

Book Cabinet

The teak wood book cabinet is just on fleek with its charming brass finished knobs and capped legs. With stunning craftsmanship and a petite structure, this gorgeously detailed piece of art is sure to own any room it stands in. Inspired by an erstwhile colonial aesthetic, this cabinet, designed for modern-day spaces has plenty of room for books, collectables and more. (website)

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The British Colonial Bookshelf

This minimalist British Colonial-inspired design is perfect for your office space or in the house study area. A great way to keep your favourite reads handy, it’s a perfect combination of form and function, handcrafted in rubberwood with a golden polished frame and edges. (website)

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Elegant Chairs

Finding the right sitting in your home is precisely one of the most challenging roles in a new house. Well, you can help your friend endure this menace by gifting them a handsome, modern wooden chair.

Keeping in mind your friend's personality and dynamic ways of living, we have put up a suite of chairs to choose from. (One that goes with every mood and utility.) Select the one you think will align with your friend's personage the most:

Outdoor lounge chairs:

The outdoor Lounge Chair is naturally finished in teak wood. It perfectly delivers lasting performance and a versatile design transition that easily pairs with a multitude of décor styles. (website)

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Green Emerald Chair

Featuring an exemplary mix of class and comfort, the emerald chair in an exuberant shade of green with sleek electroplating stained legs, is the perfect choice to add charm to any space. Ease into the gorgeous armchair, which works well in conjunction with your other furniture pieces and also by itself. Regal and dignified, the chair backrest and soft round cushion also offer the right comfort. (website)

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Classy Tables

Speaking of chairs, a table, if chosen right, will not only become a befitting duo — acing any quarter of the room with the perfect chair, but is also a standalone element of contemporary aesthetics.

Below we have lined up for you a few of our all-time classics. Sit back and choose the one that you think will please your friend the most:

Arabica Coffee Table

> Grandeur and richness speak for themselves, and this is further manifested in our arabica coffee table. Acacia wood is environmentally friendly and is naturally antibacterial. From our buoyant range of coffee tables, this splendorous acacia wood rectangular coffee table has intricate groove detailing and the fine finish of the wood adds a gravitas that’s hard to beat. A timeless classic indeed. (website)

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Contemporary Lamp Stand

A beautifully designed lampstand with a natural touch -which is a great addition to any suite of furniture and also looks good next to the bed.‎ The touch of modernity is complemented by the aura of solid wood and a clear formal idiom. The interlocking X design adds character to this minimal looking wooden lampstand. (website)

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Exquisite Serveware

Buying good housewarming gifts don’t necessarily have to shrink your pocket. And if your friend is someone who prefers 'value over luxury,' gifting them a super basic - daily use kitchen gear will be nothing short of a generous dose of boom.

Below are some of the options you can look for in cutlery and flatware sets. These handy kitchen ornaments will spruce up your friend's dining, without bearing a toll on your sleeves. (Don’t worry, we’ve got your back too!)

Cheese Tray (SET OF 2)

The cheese & crackers wooden serving platters, a set of 2, comes finished in easy teak to make it stand out. This uniquely shaped serving platter is an abstract addition to your wooden serve ware. The distinctive shape of the platter makes it easy to transfer the contents without creating a mess.

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Wooden Platter with Leather Handle

Enhanced with a leather handle embedded with fine brass screws on the top, the solid wood serving board has a splendid finish. Create a fancy serving station escorted by these elegant serving platters that will add to any space.

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Sleek Serveware Hampers

For a friend who likes to jam over supper, a baroque kitchen platter or a leather-bound serveware set can be a very useful housewarming gift.

Wooden serving spoons and cheese tray set

Spoons and cheese tray that holds firmly in your hand.Made from a single piece of teak wood which is easy to clean & store. (website)

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Round Breakfast Serving Platters

The round platter board is one of our most popular boards for a party or any event. This round board is perfect for inviting any guest over to enjoy some great cheese and wine. Adding to it, 6pc wooden egg trays make a great gift for storing and serving eggs. (website)

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When the brand is known for its versatility, the list doesn't end here.

From our exclusive set of housewarming gift collections, we have hand styled for you a few more options:

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As I reached the closing of the blog, I thought ending it with a generous thank you note would do good. But I realised I'm missing out on one frantic, steamy group of individuals that we often see in almost housewarming parties (they're so hard to forget) - mainly because they like to convey their regards in their own special way. The housewarming gift idea I'm listing below is exactly their type.

Wholesome Interiors

For what we'd like to call the best housewarming gift of all time: designing the very interiors of the newly constructed house of your loved one - will intrinsically place you in the heart of their house. Select from some of the best-in-class interiors available online:

Close to Earth

We bring you nature’s imperfection and earthy aesthetics to elevate your home interior designs. Harnessing the charm of Wabi-Sabi interiors inspired by the Japanese ethos, we curate a perfect home with simplicity, peace, and tranquillity. (website)

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Modern Classic

Modern Classic theme usually has a minimalist approach yet refined designs focused on Function, quality, luxury, and monochromatic browns. In our home designs, we seep into a plethora of warm colours, unmatched wooden textures and create perfection. Usher yourself in glimmering lights of elegance and bring home serenity with our exquisite designs.

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Conclusion

What better way of saying 'thank you for being in my life,' than giving life to their mint-fresh habitat? Well, those were some of the housewarming gift ideas from our thinking platter. A little help from our End — for you — to share the love for their New Beginnings.

For more info on any of the listed furniture, or to find more options, feel free to get in touch: contact@wilderjack.com

Frequently Asked Questions

Q1. What is the best gift to give for a housewarming?

Ans: For someone who loves plants, a potted plant will be a great addition to their in-house nursery.

Q2. Is a bottle of wine a good housewarming gift?

Ans: Yes, indeed. If your friend relishes the taste of wine, it’ll only add to the existing appeal.

Q3. How much money do you give for a housewarming?

Ans: Answering this question would be insensitive as it ideally depends on your budget. But a general idea is to spend somewhere between $20 to $50.

Q4. Is it rude to ask for housewarming gifts?

Ans: Asking for gifts is anyway considered impolite, so yes. As long as someone’s not gifting anything to you willingly, avoid it.