How to please with a housewarming gift

Buying a new home or completing a major renovation is always a holiday for the owners. They want to share this joy with their friends and relatives. And here the question arises: what to give to new residents? After all, you want to not only please your loved ones, but also give them something useful and necessary. To avoid guessing for a long time over the choice, give money! No matter how trivial it may sound, they are always needed. Especially for people who have just bought a home or invested in major renovations.

When choosing a gift, consider the following factors:

• Home style.
• Hobbies and interests of new residents.
• House size.
• Age of new residents.

Gifts from relatives

It is customary that relatives, especially close ones, need to be given something substantial. Especially when it comes to housing:

• Appliances. It is customary to agree on such gifts in advance so that new residents can count on them and not buy anything themselves. There won't be a surprise, but people will still be very pleased. This could be a refrigerator, vacuum cleaner, stove, microwave and much more.
• B-B-Q. This gift is relevant for a private home.
• Set of dishes. Here we are talking about a full-fledged kitchen set, only made from high-quality materials. When deciding on such a gift, discuss it with other guests in advance. Because some of them might also buy something similar.
• Small kitchen appliances. A kettle, blender, waffle iron - this and much more will undoubtedly come in handy in everyday life.
• Furniture. A very solid and useful gift, but you need to take into account that people have different tastes. You can either take your new arrivals to a furniture store in advance and order what they like, or give them a gift certificate to a furniture salon.
• Chandelier. Here, as in the case of furniture, it is better not to choose for yourself, but to give the choice to the new residents. It is important to do this in advance, because the organization of lighting is carried out immediately after the completion of the main repairs.
• Painting. An expensive painting will be an excellent gift if you are sure that you know the tastes of the owners and that it will fit into the interior.
• TV. Perhaps not a single home can live without it.
• Acoustic system. If the new residents already have a TV, or someone else gives it as a gift, then it is possible to supplement it with an acoustic system.
• Seedlings of flowers and ornamental plants. Relevant for houses with a garden plot.
• Electric fireplace. It can also be installed in an apartment. It will not only decorate, but also become an additional source of heating.
• Table set. These are spoons, forks, knives, etc., in a beautiful wooden case. If the devices are made of silver, it is doubly pleasant.

Gifts from friends

You always want to please your dear friend. Of course, you can buy something expensive, but often, friendly housewarming gifts are more symbolic. These can be some inexpensive, but beautiful or useful things.

• Textile. A pleasant and “cozy” gift. This can be a knitted or fabric blanket, decorative pillowcases, towels, bathrobes, bed linen and much more. The main thing is that it fits into the interior. To avoid making a mistake in your choice, stick to neutral colors.
• Bathroom items. It is advisable to choose something stylish, or original and humorous. This could be a bathroom curtain, a rug, an unusual brush, or a laundry basket.
• Accessories for the hallway. Key holder, floor hanger, video call, original shoehorn, etc.
• Bag chair. A comfortable piece of furniture.
• Decorative pillows. They must match the style of the furniture.
• Globus Bar. Lovers of expensive alcohol will appreciate it.
• Storage set. These can be boxes, caskets, organizers.
• Humidifier. A relevant gift for residents of big cities.
• Board game. If you know that your friends would like to while away the evening playing an interesting board game, then this will be an excellent solution.
• Rocking chair. A thing that will help you relax after a hard week of work: with a cup of coffee and an interesting book.
• Horseshoe “For good luck!” A beautiful and symbolic gift. It will show your friendly attitude towards the owners.
• Watch. If you want something original, it could be a projector clock that displays the time on the ceiling or wall.
• Vase. Starting from a small vase and ending with a large floor vase.
• Plant in the pot. It could be a flower or a small tree. It all depends on the size of the room.
• Electronic aquarium with fish. The advantage is that such “pets” do not need to be looked after.
• Set of spices. Those who like to “season” their dishes will be delighted!
• Digital photo frame. Upload your warmest and most memorable photos of your new residents there. They will definitely be happy.
• DIY gift. A collage of photographs, a hand-knitted blanket, a decorative panel and much more. You can find a lot of ideas online that don’t require any talent to execute. A handmade gift is not only original. You put your soul into it, so it will always remind the owners of you.

Unwanted gifts

There are gifts that are highly recommended not to be given to new residents. This is due to folk signs, and simply following logic.

• Sharp objects. It was previously said that new residents can be given an expensive set of cutlery. However, there is a superstition according to which gifts of sharp objects bring discord into the family. But, if neither you nor the new residents are superstitious, you can give such a gift.
• Pets. It should be taken into account that not every person is ready to spend their time caring for a pet. This is a very serious gift that must be discussed with all members of the newlyweds’ family.
• Alcohol. Alcohol, even if expensive and of high quality, is not an entirely appropriate housewarming gift. It can be given as a birthday present to your boss or colleague.
• A gift for someone alone. If you are going to a housewarming party for a bachelor, that’s one thing. But, if you were invited by a family, then giving something to just one person is very rude. Such a gesture expresses disdain for the rest of the family.

Remember, it doesn't matter how much your gift is worth. The main thing is that it meets the taste preferences of the heroes of the occasion and is presented with all the heart.