Top 26 Practical Housewarming Gifts

These practical items make life in their new home run a little more smoothly.

Want pretty gifts, from those lux soaps to beautiful home accents? See the This/That roundup here! For practical gifts, keep reading.

Do you have a friend or family member who recently moved, or is soon to move to a new home? There’s lots of practical items you can gift that will help make that house a home.  

While there are a few great under $50 or under $100 picks, most of these items are more significant gifts that they probably aren’t buying for themselves just yet. They’re the items you may purchase to treat someone else to help make this new stage in their life more convenient.

A Clean House

Dreame Robot Vacuum

Perhaps there’s more floors to clean and they can use a little help. This Dreame Ultra Robot is our favorite and does the mopping and vacuuming for you. Note that there are different models with different capabilities and power at different price points ($300-$999).

A Clean House

Dyson Stick Vacuum

If she’s still plugging in the vacuum, it might be time to get the convenience of a stick. See our review of different models in this post on stick vacuums. The models we reviewed in this post range in price from $169-$635. They’re all Dyson quality with different power levels.

A Clean House

Rowenta Steam Iron

The ultimate in irons that makes crisp shirts and pleats a dream to achieve. Read how it helps get ironing done in half the time in this post.

Kitchen Equipped

Bosch Mixer

A classic housewarming gift if she doesn’t have it yet.

Kitchen Equipped

KitchenAid Mixer

While you can go with a classic 5 quart KitchenAid for whipping up cakes and meringues, a 7 Quart KitchenAid will fit her batch of challah dough as well, and there’s so many pretty colors. If she already has a 5 quart Tilt Head KitchenAid, you can make it counter-worthy with a new wooden bowl.

Ninja Creami/Slushi

It’s the machines that the whole family will enjoy, but they might not splurge on themselves. These really work.  Find the Soft Serve Creami here. Find the Slushi here.

Kitchen Equipped

Pizza Stone

(Under $50)

It’s that extra they’ll love to have in their oven. Pair it with a pizza cutter for upgraded Thursday nights and melave malkas.

Kitchen Equipped

Ooni Outdoor Pizza Oven

The ultimate gift for that pizza loving family.

Kitchen Equipped

Quality Cookware

A new set of pots See our Complete Guide to Pots and Pans here. Or, simply start with a great frying pan.

Kitchen Equipped

Dutch Oven

(Under $100)

There are beautiful options beyond pricey Le Creuset (although she’ll love that too). For her sourdough and beyond.

Kitchen Equipped

Staub Cookware

(Under $100)

As spotted in Dinner Done and Dinner Done 2, they may be our favorite oven to tables.

using hast utility knife to score a pomegranate in hand

Kitchen Equipped

Hast Knives

(Under $100)

A beautiful knife that performs is the perfect addition to the cutlery drawer.

The Linen Closet

An Adorn Tablecloth

Perhaps no gift gets enjoyed over and over again like a beautiful tablecloth.

The Linen Closet

Bath Sheets and Towels

(Under $100)

They might not be budgeting in new towels after closing on a house, but fresh, new towels and bath sheets will most definitely be appreciated! Quince bath towels specifically are a great value with lux quality.

The Linen Closet

Waffle Towels

(Under $100)

Prefer the look of waffle? These are just as soft as classic terry.

Home Essentials

Washing/Netilas Yadayim Cup

(Under $50)

There’s new sinks, and they will need cups. These washing cups from Aura Home have a textured, durable look and are a new favorite.

Home Essentials

Nice Hangers

(Under $50)

They might not be upgrading their coat closet, but matching hangers like this will make them happy every time they open the closet. (If you can sneak in and count how many coats they keep in the closet so you can get the right amount, that’s a bonus).

Home Essentials

Digital Photo Frame

(Under $100)

A digital photo frame will let them enjoy endless memories without the clutter of lots of frames.

Home Essentials

The Samson Monogrammed Doormat

This is the finishing touch for the front of the house. It lasts forever, never looks dirty. Read more about it in this post on Why You Will Never Need Another Mat.

Outdoor Essentials

Picnic Table with Umbrella

The perfect spot that the kids will love to sit outdoors.

Outdoor Essentials

Swingset

These come in every price range, and we can’t recommend a specific one–but we can say there’s nothing that will log more play hours. Perfect for grandparents who want to gift something significant.

Outdoor Essentials

Basketball Hoop

This portable basketball hoop is the most highly rated for sturdiness. In-Ground hoops are sturdier, but vary greatly in pricing from $200 to over $1000.

Outdoor Essentials

Outdoor Trampoline

Kids spend endless, healthy time jumping away. Make sure to follow all safety rules.

Basement Fun

Modular Couch

It’s the item that will “make” their playroom. Perfect if there’s a big basement to fill with fun!

Basement Fun

Ping Pong Table

Joola is the tried-and-true table that they’ll be enjoying for years to come.

Basement Fun

Indoor Trampoline

Safer than an outdoor trampoline, and great for letting out energy all winter long.

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