A new home is exciting whether you are the one doing the buying or if someone you know has just bought a home. In either case, a housewarming gift is in order. If the gift is for yourself, the task of getting something you want or need for your new home is simple. You just pick an item you like and buy it. However, when it comes to finding gifts for new homeowners and not yourself, selecting the perfect gift can be a bit more challenging. Therefore, we have compiled a list of the top 10 gifts for new homeowners to make it easier for you to find the perfect selection for that special someone. But first let’s start with how to go about selecting the perfect gift, then we’ll talk about where to find all these wonderful gifts for new homeowners.
How Can I Make It Easier To Pick the Right Housewarming Gift?
Trying to figure out the best gifts for new homeowners is challenging enough, especially if you don’t know where to begin. Therefore, you should begin by thinking about who the gift is for by asking a few simple questions. For example, Is the gift for a family, single person, newlyweds, or a senior couple? What is the age of the head of household? Is this a first-time homebuyer? Is this person moving into a larger home or downsizing and so on.
Once you have the gift recipient categorized, you can then think about them as a person. What are that person’s likes, interests and hobbies? What is their favorite color? Is there anything that person might need for their new home that you know they don’t already have?
What we’re doing is trying to help you build a picture in your mind that you can use while you’re shopping for the perfect gift for that new homeowner. This should help you immediately recognize an appropriate gift the moment you come across it.
Should I Buy a Housewarming Gift or Give a Handmade Gift?
There really isn’t a right or wrong answer for this question. It really comes down to what you think the recipient would prefer. And whether or not you have enough time to put into making a thoughtful housewarming gift by hand. However, most people would agree that any handmade gift is one that comes from the heart and therefore you really can’t go wrong by giving such a gift. But, with that being said, there are a few people who wouldn’t agree and you probably already know which of your friends would fit into this category, in which case you should purchase something you know they would like.
Where Can I Find Unique Gifts for New Homeowners?
If you want to find a gift that’s unique and something you know the gift recipient doesn’t already have, you can search websites such as pinterest.com. On Pinterest you can browse through thousands of pictures that show handmade gifts and the instructions on how to make them. This site also offers other unique gift ideas, gift baskets and so on. Pinterest is full of creative ideas you probably won’t find anywhere else. Another great website you can use to find unique housewarming gifts is etsy.com. And again, this site allows you to browse through thousands of pictures that show just about any type of gift you could possibly want, new and handmade. If you want a unique housewarming gift, but don’t want a handmade gift, you can go to American Personalized Products. This site has high quality personalized gifts that are available at affordable prices. And they appear to be gifts someone would want and actually be able to use, rather than a junk gift that is thrown in the closet and re-gifted to someone else.
Aside from these suggestions, you could also do a quick internet search for the term “buy housewarming gifts” and that search would bring you back literally thousands of gift idea websites to choose from.
Can You Give Me Some Unique Housewarming Gift Ideas?
If you don’t have the time to browse the internet looking for gift giving ideas, don’t worry because we have compiled 10 of the most unique housewarming gift ideas we could find. We have also included a link to that gift should you decide you want to purchase it. Or, if its a handmade gift idea, we’ve included a link to the instructions on how to make that gift.
1. Initial Book Ends.  This is one of those gifts your recipient probably doesn’t already have, but one they could probably use.  The bookends are classy and are the initial of the recipients last name. And since it’s personalized, it will show you put some thought into selecting the perfect gift.
2. Personalized Fireplace Grate. A personalized fireplace grate will surely be something your recipient doesn’t already have. So you really can’t go wrong with this type of gift, if they have a fireplace that is.
3. BottleLoft. These refrigerator storage strips for hanging bottles is not only a unique gift, but they’re also useful as well.
4. Folding Wire Fruit Baskets. These folding wire baskets were designed specifically to fit the size of fruit they were made for and are a unique gift that would compliment any kitchen.
5. Coffee Lovers Gift Basket.  The gift of coffee might be just what the doctor ordered, especially after a long, hard move. This is the type of gift that keeps on giving.
6. Pinecone Fire Starters. Â These make a great winter gift and are something your recipient probably doesn’t already have, but would appreciate, especially when the last thing they want to be doing is struggling to get their fire started when all they want to do is to sit back and relax.
7. Personalized Couple Wood Picture Gift. This idea not only gives a gift, but it also preserves a memory, both of which will be very much appreciated by the recipient.
8. Custom Home State Sign.  This rustic sign gift will give your recipient a gift they can proudly display in their new home.
9. Handyman Tool Gift Basket Set. No home should ever be without a basic set of tools. And this is a gift that will come in handy, especially when everything is packed.
10. Personalized Dog Bowl Holder. How many people do you know who have a personalized dog bowl holder? Well, there might be a few, but probably not many. And you can be sure that when it comes to gifts for new homeowners, this is one they likely haven’t received from anyone else.
2 Point Highlight
1. Buying a new home is exciting whether you are the one doing the buying or if someone you know has just bought a home.
2. Trying to figure out the best gifts for new homeowners is challenging enough, especially if you don’t know where to begin.
