6 Functional Housewarming Gift Ideas To Give Someone Who Just Moved In
Moving to a new place can either be exciting or exhausting. Sometimes, you’ll feel both at the same time. But often, you’ll feel one of the two things. People have many reasons for moving. Some do to start their family; others want to live independently. But many people move because they want to start all over again.
Whatever people’s reasons are for moving, they all want one thing. That is, to feel at home and comfortable in their new place. Thankfully, the tradition of housewarming exists to help people who just moved in to feel at home. With this heartwarming tradition, people find it easier to adjust.
Today, the concept of living in a studio apartment is rising. Many people choose to live in affordable apartments instead—since buying a house is expensive. That’s why people are after maximising their spaces today. In short, people are after functionality.
People who just moved in would appreciate receiving gifts. However, they surely would appreciate it more when you give them something functional. Something that would make their new home homier. If you know someone who just moved in, this post is for you.
To start, here are six functional housewarming gifts people will surely love.
1. Minimalist chair/s
I know that buying a chair for someone can be pretty expensive. Also, it’s no joke to travel with a chair, especially if you don’t have a car. But if the person who just moved is someone close to you, maybe you’d like to consider this idea.
Many people choose to sell or leave behind their old furniture to buy a new one. Most of the time, chairs are one of them. Today, many chair designs are not only aesthetically pleasing but also space-saving. One example is steel-framed chairs that can effortlessly accentuate a simple space.
The photo above is a Cesca chair—made of rattan. If the person you’re giving this to loves earth tones and finishes, this chair could be the perfect gift. Aside from that, steel-framed chairs won’t make a room look stuffy.
Aside from the Cesca chair, you can also look for other chairs that embody a minimalist design. Consider this when the person you’re giving it to lives in a studio apartment. They won’t only be using the chair—but also turn it into an accent piece.
2. Trolly organiser cart
Nowadays, people strive to organise their things and keep them orderly. Organising helps them let go of the things that they no longer need. Why don’t you consider giving them a trolly organiser cart? A cart where they can put their necessities for easy reach.
The recipient can use it for his kitchen, bedroom, or bedroom necessities. The trolly won’t also make cleaning harder. The cart is easy to move when cleaning and redesigning the house. Anyone would surely appreciate receiving a trolly organiser cart that has many uses.
3. Linen box organisers
If the person you’re gifting loves to organise their things, why don’t you give them a linen box organiser? These linen box organisers are collapsible—making them a practical gift choice. Usually, people use these linen organisers for their clothes. But, you can also use them to store your other stuff to avoid clutter.
Since these boxes are collapsible, anyone can bring them on their travels. Also, these boxes will surely make a home look clutter-free instantly. If the person you’re giving it to has kids, these linen boxes are lifesavers. They can hide their kids’ toys in these boxes to avoid turning their house into a Babyland of clutter.
4. Framed wall art
Today, there are many affordable art pieces available in the market. Many artists are generous enough to sell their works at a budget-friendly price. As a result, many people now collect artworks to beautify their homes.
One piece of wall art is powerful enough to transform a home. It can surely take a while for people who just moved to beautify their homes. Why don’t you make it easier for them by gifting them a framed wall art?
You don’t necessarily have to buy a piece from a famous artist since that will definitely be expensive. Instead, you can look for a place, abstracts, or things that remind you of the recipient. You could also have your favourite photo of them printed if you want. Keep in mind that no one’s stopping you from choosing art that can beautify a home.
5. Utensil set
There are moments when we forget about the things that we need daily. We rarely consider things that one can utilise daily as gifts. Instead, we go for ones that look pretty but have limited purposes.
With that, why don’t you consider gifting a utensil set? Many people who just moved into a different house spend at least a week ordering food because they’re still adjusting. Some of them can’t even find the kitchenware—since most of their stuff is still in the boxes.
The next time you’re planning to gift someone who just moved in, consider getting a utensil set. This gift is not only thoughtful but also functional that they can use for a long time.
6. Blanket
Last but not least is a blanket. Just like framed wall art, many affordable blankets are available in the market today. Aside from the price, they also have beautiful designs. Also, who wouldn’t be happy to receive something that will keep them warm at night?
When looking for blankets, I suggest you always look at their quality. Think about what type of blanket you would like to receive. Would you be happy to use a blanket with a cute design but with poor quality? With that, you should look carefully into a blanket’s material.
I suggest choosing one that is not harsh on the skin. Choose one that you would love to wrap in after a long tiring day.
When in doubt, ask yourself, what gift would I like to receive if I were them?
The six housewarming gift suggestions I shared may or may not suit the liking of many. But I hope that you were able to think of a gift to give someone you know who just moved in.
If you still don’t know what to give them, ask yourself what would you like to receive if you were them? If you can’t still seem to answer that, I suggest you look into the things around you. Look at your stuff. Maybe, you’ll see one that would be useful to someone who just moved into a new house.
About the author:
Bianca Banda is a writer for Where Saints Go U.K., an eclectic online furniture company that provides unique, beautiful, and quality pieces of furniture at affordable prices.
