10 Best Housewarming Gifts UK 2022 | Taittinger, LSA and More

For those after a quick look, here is our Top 5:

1. Taittinger - Brut NV Champagne & Glasses Gift Set for £48.95
2. Blim & Blum - Personalised Special Place Map Print for £55.00
   
3. The Little Botanical - Plant Purifying Bundle for £50.00
   
4. Natalie Walton - This Is Home: The Art of Simple Living Book for £20.99
   
5. LSA - Amber Utility Vase for £26.80
   

1. Consider Whether They Would Prefer Something Practical or Enjoyable
   
2. Think About What You Know About Their Personality
   
3. If You're Not Sure Where to Begin, Shop One Room at a Time
   

The options for housewarming gifts are pretty limitless, but if you want to give them something truly special, try and make it one of two things: practical or enjoyable.

Are your friends or family members new homeowners, or starting from scratch? Practical gifts will serve a purpose in their new home; think soap and towels for the bathroom or even a microwave for the kitchen. Such gifts might not be as fun, but trust us when we say they're bound to be appreciated!

Enjoyable gifts are exactly what they sound like – special items that are more about the recipients than the house. Moving is one of life's most stressful events, so anything that can help particularly busy loved ones take their mind off things for a little while will be invaluable.

For something more practical, try our Best Table Lamps!

It goes without saying that furnishings and decorations make perfect housewarming gifts. Unless they're the world's most organised people, chances are their old furniture won't transfer 100% perfectly to their new house, and they'll be left with spaces that need filling or rooms where their old décor just doesn't work.

This leaves the perfect opportunity for new furniture or homeware. If the goal is to get them feeling settled, think cosy: gifts such as rugs, throws or blankets (provided they're in an appropriate colour scheme) will always be welcome and are great for warming up a room. 

Or perhaps you want to help them make their space their own by putting their own stamp on it? Gifts such as scented candles or plants are a great way of altering the atmosphere in a new place and making it feel like home.

For many people, the kitchen is the heart of the home, and the list of useful appliances and utensils that can be bought for this room is endless. If it's their first home together, simple items such as cutlery, a pan set, or a toaster are bound to be appreciated. 

If they're already pretty settled or they're keen foodies, you may want to opt for something a little more luxurious such as a chopping board, a salad bowl or a coffee machine. Naturally, how luxurious you want to go will depend on your budget and what you're willing to spend.

If they're the couple that have everything, or you're just not sure what they need, food and drink gifts are always a safe bet. Opting for something that'll help to take their mind off the stress of moving will encourage them to relax in their new home. A bottle of champagne, for example, is the perfect gift for toasting their next chapter! 

Moving into a new home is a landmark occasion in life, particularly for couples, and this makes the perfect opportunity for buying gifts that celebrate the making of new memories. Fortunately, there's a whole genre of gifts devoted entirely to this purpose.

Keep things subtle and go for something such as a his/hers key holder or mug set, or up the sentimentality and get them a photo album ready to fill with new memories or a poster that marks a special place in their lives – it could be their new home or the place that they first met.

As always, consider who you're buying for. Emotional presents can border on the mawkish for some folk, but the more sentimental among us are sure to appreciate the thought you've put into their housewarming gift.

For the time-conscious mover, try our Best Wall Clocks!

Still stuck for gift ideas? Admittedly, it can be hard to think of something when you've got an entire house to consider. If you're struggling for inspiration, try narrowing things down by tackling one room at a time. Doing so makes it a lot simpler to form an image of potential gifts in your mind.

Take the bathroom, for example, where potential presents might range from a nice set of towels to luxury soaps or a stylish shower curtain. If they've got an office, what about a smart wall clock, a comfortable desk chair or a beautiful print? By considering things one room at a time, you have much less chance of feeling overwhelmed.

For the budding baristas, try out Best Coffee Machines!

This ranking has been compiled by the writing team at mybest UK via careful evaluation of the points made in the buying guide and thorough research of each product and comparing multiple verified customer reviews across the EC sites used.

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Written and researched by Ben Willimett