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New Home Gifts:
25 Gifts for a New Home


Being handed the keys to your new home is an exciting milestone that everybody strives to reach at some point in their life.

There is something hugely exhilarating about being able to put your own stamp on a place and turn a house into a home.

In order to get to that key-exchanging moment, however, many people have to endure the stresses and tribulations that come with buying a home, which is why treating them to a housewarming gift is a lovely gesture.

We’ve gathered a fantastic selection of new home gifts to help you on your quest for the perfect housewarming gift!

From practical household essentials to personalised pieces of artwork, we guarantee you’ll find what you’re looking for in our new home gift list!

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Custom House Portrait

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Turn a house into a home by treating a new homeowner to a stunning personalised house portrait.

This unique piece of artwork will add a touch of charm and personality to your loved one’s new home as they begin their new chapter. Submit a photograph of the house, and the designer will digitally remaster it into a gorgeous watercolour style print using professional artist software.

The artwork will be printed onto a high-quality archival card for a premium finish.

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Personalised House Number Print

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Commemorate a new home by treating a loved one to this bold and beautiful house number print.

With a range of bright and powerful colour choices to choose from, this lovely personalised typographic piece of artwork will make a real statement in a friend or family member’s new abode.

Simply personalise it with their new house number and pick the primary colour, whether it’s Mustard Slate, Dusky Blue, Monaco Green, or Stormy Grey, you’re sure to blow them away with one of these new home gifts.

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Custom Slate House Sign

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One of the best things about getting a new pad is being able to put your own stamp on the place.

This stunning personalised slate house sign will add heaps of personality to a new home, and we think it would make a fabulous gift for someone special in your life as they embark on their new chapter.

The house number, street name and pretty floral design are printed in brilliant white onto a 200 x 150mm piece of black slate to ensure it makes their new house stand out from the crowd.

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Personalised House Plaque

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They say home is where the heart is, and this adorable personalised wooden house plaque certainly embodies that well-loved saying.

Handmade from laser-cut HDF wooden board, this lovely piece of decor features a house with the message ‘A house is made of bricks and beams, a home is made of love and dreams’ etched across it.

You can also the family member’s names etched onto some smaller hearts which will hang from the main piece, making this a truly unique and thoughtful gift for a loved one who is moving to a new home.

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Neon Name Sign

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Add some glamour and pizazz to a new home by treating a loved one to a snazzy personalised neon name sign.

The handmade product is available in a choice of vibrant colours, all of which emit a soft neon glow into the room. The light is made from hand-cut acrylic backing with LED neon flex to spell out your recipient’s name in an authentic handwritten style.

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Welcome Door Mat

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Give visitors a warm welcome with his friendly ‘Welcome to our happy place’ doormat!

Made from 100% biodegradable, renewable and sustainable sources, this thick coir mat gives visitors a friendly reminder to wipe their feet before stepping foot across the threshold of someone’s new home. Measuring 40 x 60cm, the mat is bonded to a latex slip-resistant backing to prevent movement on the majority of floors.

This new home gift is a great way to commemorate someone’s significant life event of moving into a new house.

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Custom Name Doormat

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One of the most practical new home gifts out there, this custom name doormat is sure to put a smile on your loved one’s face.

Handmade from natural coconut fibres, your design will be printed onto the mat using hardwearing UV inks. There are a selection of fonts and design to choose from, or you could even upload your own artwork if you’re feeling creative!

Treat a loved one to this heartwarming gift which will warmly welcome every single visitor to their new humble abode.

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Double Tea Light Holder

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If you know someone who loves shabby chic nick-nacks, then why not treat them to this cute double tea light holder for their new home?

Made from light grey wood, the candle holder comes with space for two tea lights and has a lovely ceramic heart on the front.

Measuring 15cm wide by 7.5cm deep, this trinket will help a new home to feel cosy in no time.

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Porcelain Tea Light Candle Holder

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Candleholders make great new home gifts because they add a touch of ambience and comfort to a room or space.

This lovely tea light holder features an adorable illustration of a row of houses alongside the heartwarming phrase ‘Home is where the heart is…’.

Beautifully made from porcelain ceramic, this candle holder comes carefully packaged in a gift box and would make for one of the ideal new home gifts for someone who has just moved into a new pad.

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‘First Christmas in Your New Home’ Decoration

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This timeless new home ornament is the perfect gift for someone who is about to move into a new house just before Christmas time.

The heart-shaped decoration has a lovely oak wood finish and is etched with the phrase ‘First Christmas in Your New Home’, followed by the year.

Every Christmas when they are decorating their tree, this thoughtful gift will remind them of you and how you wished them well all those years ago.

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The Little New Home Recipe Gift Bag

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The Little New Home Recipe gift bag is a fun alternative to sending a card to celebrate someone’s new home!

This novelty bag of goodies comes packed full of symbolic items that, when ‘mixed’ together, form the perfect recipe for a lifetime of happiness in a new home.

The gift comes with a lego brick, spoon, smiley face, ball, heart, an acorn and a recipe card to explain the symbolic meaning behind each item.

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Housewarming Wine Bags

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Celebrate a loved one moving into a new home by buying them a nice bottle of wine and presenting it to them in a ‘Home Sweet Home’ drawstring bag.

Made from cotton linen material, these fabulous gift bags are the perfect size to accommodate a regular 750ml or 1L bottle of wine or champagne.

Milestone events such as these should be celebrated with a bottle of something nice, so whether you treat them to a bottle of bubbly, red or white, make sure you go the extra mile with your gift by getting one of these drawstring bags!

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New Home Keyring Set

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There is no feeling quite like being handed the set of keys to your new home on completion day.

Treat a loved one to this set of matching keyrings when they move into their new abode, and it’ll be a great way to show them you’re thinking of them as they embark on their new adventure. The cute keychains have a house charm and a tag which reads ‘new home new adventures’.

Made from high-quality stainless steel, these keychains are rust-resistant and will always remain as bright and shiny as the day they were made.

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‘Love & Shenanigans’ Hanging Slatted Sign

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Make a house a home by treating the new homeowner in your life to this shabby chic hanging wall sign for their new abode.

Made from painted wooden slats hanging from a piece of rope, this adorable piece of home decor reads ‘This home is built on love and shenanigans’.

Measuring 30cm x 18cm, this lovely hanging wall sign will add a personal and homey touch to a loved one’s new house.

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Hare and Hedgehog Tea Towel

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Convey your warmest wishes to a loved one moving into a new home by treating them to this lovely Hare and Hedgehog tea towel.

Made from 100% cotton, this tea towel is super absorbent – perfect for drying up dishes and mopping up spillages around the kitchen!

The design features a pattern of an adorable hare and hedgehog tucked away in the grass, making this high-quality tea towel a lovely addition to a new home.

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Set of 6 Coffee Mugs

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Settling into a new home is an exciting milestone for anyone to reach, especially when you’ve just bought your first home.

Add a touch of class to a loved one’s empty kitchen cupboards by treating them to this set of fabulous mugs! The set comes with six unique blue and white geometric print mugs, each with a 340ml capacity – perfect for a nice warm brew!

The elegant designs feature different contemporary geometric patterns, so every member of the household has a chance to claim their favourite mug.

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De’Longhi Nespresso Coffee Machine

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Coffee drinkers can vouch that a house is not a home until the kitchen is equipped with a state of the art capsule coffee machine.

In which case, the De’Longhi Nespresso Lattissima Touch is probably one of the best new home gifts for that special person in your life, with the all-singing, all-dancing machine able to produce barista-style cappuccinos and latte macchiatos at the touch of a button in seconds!

With a built-in milk frother, they’ll never have to leave the house for an emergency coffee trip again!

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Russell Hobbs Four Slice Toaster

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Toasters are an integral part of any kitchen, they’re used from breakfast time right up until bedtime for the occasional late-night snack, so it’s essential you get one that’s up for the job.

This Russell Hobbs four-slice toaster has an elegant high-gloss textured design complemented by sleek chrome detail and softly illuminated buttons.

What’s more, it has a ‘lift and look feature’ which allows you to check on the browning of the toast mid-way through the toasting process without disturbing the cycle settings.

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Russell Hobbs Compact Microwave

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This Russell Hobbs microwave has an impressive 20-litre capacity which has been condensed into a compact and stylish design.

With up to 800W of power, it’s more than capable of meeting someone’s cooking, reheating and defrosting needs, and with its auto-cook menus and five power levels, cooking has never been so easy!

The pre-programmed settings mean you can cook things like pizza or popcorn at the touch of a button.

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Dyson V7 Cordless Vacuum Cleaner

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If you were moving into a new home, you’d want to keep it looking clean and tidy, wouldn’t you?

So, why not treat a proud new homeowner to a Dyson V7 vacuum cleaner as a housewarming gift?! The cordless handheld device can clean all areas in the home, even those hard to reach spots.

The V7 motor provides power for up to 30 minutes of cleaning using it’s stiff nylon bristles and carbon fibre filaments to leave floors looking clean and pristine!

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New Home Cleaning Hamper

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Perhaps not one of the most glamorous new home gifts out there, but easily one of the most practical! Treat someone to this fantastic hamper which will help them keep their new pad looking squeaky clean!

It comes with a selection of essential cleaning products to help them spruce up their new abode including rubber gloves, microfibre cloths, air fresheners, tea lights, and a scourer.

The unique hamper even comes with a bath bomb, so your loved one can treat themselves to some downtime after a tiring cleaning session.

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Personalised Chopping Board

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This personalised wooden chopping board would make a heart-warming and practical gift for a couple who have just moved into a new home.

The versatile wood board could be used as a serving platter for nibbles, a cheeseboard or a chopping board for preparing meals in their new digs. Made from hevea wood, the board will be engraved with the recipient names alongside a personalised message or date.

When not in use, this board would make a great display feature in their new kitchen.

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11-Piece Bartender & Cocktail Set

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A cocktail lover will be thrilled to receive this awesome bartender kit as a housewarming gift!

The set comes with all the tools they’ll need to make their favourite cocktails from the comfort of their new home. It comes with a cocktail shaker, mixing spoon, jiggers, hawthorne strainer, liquor pourers, muddler, ice tong and recipe cards, all of which are housed in a stunning rustic wooden container.

The tools are all made from high-quality stainless steel, so they are rust-resistant and dishwasher proof.

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Bamboo Cheese Board and Knife Set

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A well-executed cheese board is a great way to impress your guests at the end of a dinner party, and this multifunctional serving board is the perfect way to display said cheese platter.

Made from high-quality natural bamboo, this innovative board has two hidden pull-out trays – one to house the stainless steel utensils, and the other can be used as an extra serving bowl.

The bamboo surface will not absorb the smell of the food, making it perfect for cheese, charcuterie, fruit and much more!

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Essential Oil Diffuser

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The Tenswall essential oil diffuser not only emits health benefiting mist and fragrances, but it also makes an elegant ornament!

The 400ml capacity diffuser has an adjustable LED setting to suit an array of moods and will humidify and purify the air to help you relax and unwind after a stressful day.

It offers 6 hours of humidifying on continuous mode, or you can change it to timer mode to maximise the misting time.

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