Buying and moving into a new house is undoubtedly a fun and exciting time, but it can be extremely stressful, especially at Christmas. Added to that, we’ve all spent time agonising over the perfect housewarming gifts for friends and relatives. It can be hard to match their tastes to your own idea of what makes a good new home gift. But home gifts at Christmas can be enjoyed by your nearest and dearest and many are guaranteed to be enjoyed and used for many years to come.
Buying gifts for the home is ideal for so many people on your Christmas list, whether it's a young couple who have just bought their first home who might need a few home essentials this Christmas, or older relatives looking for something decorative or relaxing to cosy up their space. A great way to please everyone is to buy timeless pieces that everyone will love or go totally off piste with something completely quirky that will create a lasting memory and bring a smile (or cringe!) to their face every time they see it. All of the gift ideas below are perfect for a friend or family member you know moving into a brand-new house this Christmas period!
Full on Festive
Embrace the festive period and give the gift of Christmas to your loved one as they settle into their new home. Sometimes decorations can get lost in the move or new ones needed to fit the new space, this is where you come in!
Door Wreath:
Buy Green Frosty Christmas Wreath, Next, £32.99
Make a statement with a touch of luxury on the door. A Christmas wreath made up of artificial snow, dusted fir and eucalyptus with LED's to give a warm white glow and finished with a decorative bow and hanger. Picture perfect!
Baubles:
New Home Christmas Bauble, Etsy, £9.99
A handcrafted and personalised Christmas decoration is a beautiful way to decorate the Christmas tree and makes a lovely unique gift idea. Stunning on the Christmas tree, hanging from the mantlepiece, from a pretty Christmas gift box or even adorning a wreath, they can decide where to best display this keepsake, year after year!
The little touches
Often overlooked initially among the hustle and bustle of securing all the key big items, the little touches are the bits that truly make a house feel like a home. The little touches allow your loved one to put their stamp and their personality on their new home.
Mugs:
Let’s be honest, mugs are a perfect housewarming gift at any time of the year. You can never have too many mugs, and now there’s no excuse for them not to invite you round for a brew! Personalised, classic or chic. Christmas just gives us an excuse to add that extra festive twist!
Fairy Lights Cocoa Mug Emma Bridgewater UK £28
Let your loved one enjoy a hot chocolate in this Fairy Lights Cocoa Mug while they drape their fairy lights all over the tree. Plug them in, switch them on and– hurrah! - Christmas has started!
Coasters:
Stained Glass Christmas Coasters Etsy, £9.99
Transform their table with these exquisite Stained-Glass Christmas Coasters. These toughened glass coasters are more than just placemats; they're miniature works of vibrant art. The intricate details of each Christmas designs bring a touch of the wild to any room.
Candles:
Christmas Wish Scented Candle NEOM Wellbeing UK £20
Create a warm and cosy vibe in the home with the smell of Christmas pudding! Settle down with the soothing and traditional natural fragrance of Christmas Wish during the busy festive season.
Make it personal
Adding a personal touch to any item instantly makes it feel that bit more special and helps add those finishing touches to truly make a house a home.
New Home Wall Print:
Personalised New Home Print, Etsy from £10
This amazing house portrait is a thoughtful gift for any new home this Christmas. A beautiful keepsake to signify a new chapter and the wonderful journey ahead in a new home.
Door Mat:
Personalised Family Doormat Gift For New Home Not on the High Street £34.95
Welcome people into the home with a personalised family door mat, makes for a lovely statement piece to make any space their own.
Key Wall Mount:
Personalised Couples Front Door Key Hook Oakdene Designs £19
The perfect place to keep those new keys! Avoid the frantic last-minute panic by always having your keys in the same place. Love that this one can be personalised to look like their own front door for that thoughtful touch!
Gifts that keep on giving
A perfect gift idea for any new home is a regular subscription to something they wouldn’t necessarily buy themselves. Not just a Christmas treat but one to look forward to and enjoy throughout the whole year to come.
Fresh Flowers:
Flower Gift Subscriptions Bloom & Wild from £20
Is there anything better than fresh flowers in the home? A little treat to freshen up their home, you can personally choose each bunch that’s delivered, or you can opt for seasonal classics. A lovely Christmas display to start things off, this truly is the gift that keeps on giving.
Eco Friendly Toilet Roll:
Who Gives A Crap UK from £28
You won’t forget the name but they’re also an unforgettable brand. You can bulk buy toilet roll that’s 50% as long as normal and made from recycled materials too. The company donates 50% of its profits to build proper sanitation facilities for third world communities. As well as bulk buying loo roll, you can also set up a subscription to deliver every 4 - 16 weeks so that you’re never caught short again.
Celebrate
Moving house can often be a lengthy process, and once it’s all done, and they’re settled in their new home Christmas can be the perfect time for a real treat. A little touch of luxury to help celebrate this momentous moment in their lives.
A Bottle of Fizz:
Veuve Clicquot Brut, Champagne - £54
They need something to celebrate the new move, right! This is a
must for gifts for new homeowners. Cheers!
Luxury Festive Hamper:
The Christmas Traditions Hamper Fortnum & Mason £150
Nothing says luxury like Fortnum & Mason. For a real treat this Christmas give the gift of merriment! Inside this hamper there’s an assortment of timeless favourites – from tea and coffee to buttery mince pies, a Christmas pudding and a glass of something delicious to toast with. This wonderful wicker provides everything they need to create some memorable festive moments.