Whether it is a friend, a partner, or a family member, picking a house warming gift can sometimes feel overwhelming and in the "too hard" basket. Thats where we step in. Our house warming gift guide will help you find the perfect way to congratulate the people in your life on their new home.
Identify the Home Interior Style
First off it is always best to identify the home interior style of the friend or family member you are looking for a gift for. Are they a lover of mid century finds? Do they revel in a modern, sleek set up? Do they lust after nordic designs? Once you have identified their home interior style it is easier to figure what gift is best based on their style. It is best to match the gift with what you foresee would fit their personal home style and needs.
The Perfect Gift for the Minimalist
For your friend that is a minimalist it is best to gift something practical that they would use in their day to day versus something that is just for decoration. Remember that they like to keep their place clean and without a lot of objects throughout their home. We recommend giving this friend something simple like flowers that they can display in their home without having to commit to giving them a permanent position in their home. From our range we would recommend gifting The Grocery Bag as it is practical and can be stored away, not hampering their clean aesthetic.
Ideal House Warming Gift for the Friend who Embraces Cluttercore
On the opposite end of the minimalist is the friend that loves having fun colourful objects scattered around their home both for functional uses and for home decoration. This is the friend that has fully embraced the new cluttercore trend, is always on the hunt for unique home decor and wants every corner of their place filled with knick knacks. For this friend the best house warming gift is something unique and colourful that also can double as something functional. Our colourful ceramic plates are the perfect gift for this friend and we recommend mix and matching each of the colours; The Orange Plate, The Green Plate, and The Purple Plate, to give them the most exciting and versatile gift.
For Your Artsy Friend
While choosing a gift for your creative friends may seem intimidating we find if you give something unique and from the heart they will be able to find a way to incorporate the gift into their home. We recommend giving a photography print. It is simple and thoughtful and lets them pick where they display it in their home. We recommend opting for a smaller size to give them more autonomy on where it can be used for decoration in their home. We sell two photography prints that are black and white so easy for the gift receiver to pair back with other decoration they already have. The Shinjuku Print is the perfect photography print gift.
For the Friend that is a Food Lover
For the friend's that love hosting, eating, and appreciate the dining experience there are two gift options that are optimal. One is to bring them something home cooked or one of your favourite good food finds. From one foodie to another they will always appreciate meals and unique food finds. The other option is to gift them something that can help them cook or host. This friend most likely loves to share special dining moments with friends so giving them a new set of colourful plates that allows for a unique tablescape is the perfect gift for them. For this friend we recommend picking one colour plate and buying a dinner set or a set of side plates. One colour is easier to use as a table setting and themed dinners. If they are just moving into their home receiving ceramic plates will allow for them to settle in right away without having to resort to takeout too many nights in a row. Gifting them a set of plates also means you have easy follow up presents for future birthdays and events, everyone loves matching cutlery, tablecloths, etc, the options are endless.
Gift Something Meaningful
No matter what type of home decor style your friend has or what type of hosting they enjoy; if you give something that is meaningful to your friendship they will always appreciate it. What is important is to show that you recognise an important moment in their life and that you are taking the time to show you care about them and their achievements. Look for something that brings you together and shows you care and they will appreciate your effort.