Most housewarming gifts fall into two groups: the bottle of wine that's gone by Sunday, and the decor piece that doesn't match anything and ends up in a cupboard. The best housewarming gifts sit in between — something they'll use, that also makes the new place feel like theirs.
Below are 10 housewarming gift ideas from our own catalogue: hand-painted blue pottery, banded onyx and marble, each piece shaped and finished by hand. At the end you'll find ready-made gift basket combinations at different budgets, so you can put one together in a few minutes.
What makes a good housewarming gift?
- It gets used. Bowls, dishes, mugs and jars earn their space in a new kitchen.
- It fits any style. You rarely know the new décor yet — natural stone and classic blue-and-white work in most homes.
- It feels personal. A handmade piece and a written note say more than a gift card.
- It's easy to send. If you can't be there, it should arrive packed and ready to open.
10 unique housewarming gift ideas
1. A hand-painted blue pottery bowl
The Blue Mandala Bowl ($39) is hand-painted in cobalt florals in the Multan pottery tradition, with two sturdy handles. It works for salad, fruit or simply sitting on the table. Because every piece is painted by hand, no two are exactly alike.
2. An onyx centerpiece bowl
For a statement gift, the Onyx Centerpiece Bowl ($85) — rust, amber and sage-banded onyx on its own pedestal. It's the kind of piece a room gets arranged around, and it suits a dining table, console or entryway.
3. An onyx cylinder vase
The Onyx Cylinder Vase ($42) is cut from a single block of banded onyx, so the pattern on each one is its own. Flowers from the housewarming party go straight into it.
4. A marble trinket box
The Marble Trinket Box ($31) is grey-veined marble with a rounded knob lid. It lives by the door for keys, on a dresser for jewelry, or on a shelf as it is.
5. A serving dish for their first dinner party
The Sunflower Boat Dish ($25) is hand-painted with sunflowers in two blues — for nuts, olives or keys. The Blue Pottery Heart Dish ($23) is divided three ways, so nuts, olives and dip share one heart-shaped piece.
6. A spoon rest (the gift nobody buys for themselves)
Small, practical and used every day. Choose the hand-painted Blue Pottery Spoon Rest ($20) or the black-and-cream Splatter Spoon Rest ($32).
7. A small keepsake
The Marble Decorative Apple ($17) is hand-carved marble with a cast brass stem and leaf — a solid little piece that marks the move without taking up space.
8. Matching mugs and tableware for a couple
Pair the black-and-cream Splatter Mug with the red Polka Dot Mug ($28 each) — one for each of them, for the first coffee in the new kitchen. The same three patterns — red polka dot, red hearts and ink splatter — run across plates ($26), a handled dish ($24) and scalloped bowls ($28), so you can build a small matching set.
9. Lidded sugar jars
The Splatter Sugar Jar and Heart Sugar Jar ($35 each) hold sugar, tea or coffee on an open shelf and bring colour to a plain counter.
10. A custom gift basket with all of the above
Can't choose? Put several pieces together. Our custom housewarming gift basket lets you pick any combination; we pack them into a gift basket with packaging and ship it straight to their door.
Housewarming gift basket ideas by budget
Styling idea: the throw, wooden spoons and flowers in these photos are styling props — the pottery, onyx and marble pieces are what you choose in the builder.
Every basket includes the basket and gift packaging ($20) and a free message card. Prices below include the basket.
| Basket | What goes in | Total |
|---|---|---|
| Small & sweet | Marble Decorative Apple + Blue Pottery Heart Dish | $60 |
| Blue & white table | Blue Mandala Bowl + Sunflower Boat Dish + Blue Pottery Spoon Rest | $104 |
| For a couple | Splatter Mug + Polka Dot Mug + Sunflower Boat Dish | $101 |
| Kitchen starter | Splatter Sugar Jar + Splatter Mug + Blue Pottery Spoon Rest + Splatter Handled Dish | $127 — free shipping |
| Statement stone | Onyx Centerpiece Bowl + Onyx Cylinder Vase | $147 — free shipping |
Orders over $120 ship free worldwide.
Why handmade?
Hand-painted pottery and hand-cut stone carry small variations — a brush stroke, the way a band of onyx runs through a vase. That's the point: the piece they receive is theirs alone, not one of thousands off the same line.
How to send a housewarming gift basket
- Open the gift basket builder — the basket and packaging are already in your total.
- Tick “Add” on the pieces you want.
- Write your message for the free card — we write it on the card and place it inside the basket.
- Add to cart, check out, and enter their address. Delivery is 7–12 days worldwide.
Housewarming gift FAQs
How much should I spend on a housewarming gift?
There's no fixed rule — it depends on how close you are. A single small piece works for a colleague or neighbour; a full basket suits family or close friends. The combinations above range from $60 to $147.
How long does delivery take?
Every piece is in stock and ready to ship. Delivery is 7–12 days worldwide, so order at least two weeks before the date you need it.
Can I include a personal message?
Yes. A message card is free with every gift basket — write your note when you build the basket (up to 250 characters).
Will the piece look exactly like the photo?
Close, but not identical. Pottery is hand-painted and onyx is natural stone, so colour and pattern vary slightly from piece to piece.
Ready to put one together? Make your custom housewarming gift basket →