Best Housewarming Gifts for New Homeowners

Updated by Jordan White

Did your loved one recently purchase their first home? Is your friend relocating to another state for a job? Regardless of their destination, they deserve to be celebrated with a useful housewarming gift. We've rounded up a handful of housewarming subscription box gifts filled with products to help your loved one feel relaxed and comfortable in their new home.

How Much Should You Spend On A Housewarming Gift?

While it's the thought that counts, you don't want to waste money on something they won't use. Make sure you look for something practical, fun, unique, and on budget. Speaking of funding, you're probably wondering how much you should spend on a housewarming present. According to research, you should spend between $25 to $75 on a housewarming gift. That said, everyone's finances are different — do what feels comfortable to you.

What Makes A Useful Housewarming Gift?

If this is your first time shopping for a housewarming gift, you may not know what makes a good housewarming gift. Need an idea? The Eco Clean Subscription by Essentials Crate is a useful housewarming gift. A monthly subscription box, it consists of eco-conscious, sustainable household products. From disinfectant cleaner to a scented candle, these boxes have everything your new homeowners need to get cozy in their house.

The Adults & Crafts Crate subscription box is another housewarming gift you should consider. You may wonder, " How will that help them in their new home?" It'll help them have fun! As you probably know, moving can be stressful. These craft boxes come with the tools, materials, and step-by-step instructions. All they have to do is sit back, relax, and create something artsy.

The Shaker & Spoon Cocktail Club is also worth checking out. This subscription box is perfect for homeowners who enjoy indulging in the occasional mixed drink. Curated with unique recipes and ingredients, they can create a one-of-a-kind drink to toast their new home with friends and family.

When it comes to housewarming gifts, the key is not to overthink. Rather, focus on the person you're buying for and find things they would like. According to Myka Meier, founder of Beaumont Etiquette, \"...the best gifts definitely cater to the person and time in life.\"

\"Someone who is retired likely has all the picture frames they need, while a newlywed couple probably needs many for their wedding photos,\" she adds. Get it? Think about the people you're shopping for and look for things they'll use and continuously get joy from - like a subscription box.

Don't pay hundreds or spend hours debating on the right gift. Instead, check out the options below. Here, we've curated a list of one-of-a-kind housewarming subscription gifts you should consider buying for the new homeowners in your life:

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There’s no need to get bogged down in project planning when the pros behind the Adults & Crafts Crate have got it covered. Each monthly box sends at least 1 new Pinterest-worthy craft project, including all the supplies, tools, and illustrated step-by-steps to teach new crafting techniques while making one-of-a-kind keepsakes.

Shipping: New orders will ship within five business days! If you need a gift printout before we ship, just message us! Then, will ship around the 25th of each month. If you need a kit by a certain date (i.e. birthday), just message us after you order and we will get that set up for you! You can order now even if you want it to start in the future.

Customer Review

"I received the engraving kit and I love it! I practiced on an old glass weigh scale to get the hang of engraving. I then started the glass coasters using pictures off google. I am sooo happy with how they turned out! It’s very relaxing and is a great stress reliever. I have a few people now wanting me to make them sets of coasters :)" - Megan T.

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Shipping: We are not able to ship kits containing alcohol to AK, AL, AR, HI, ID, MI, NC, OH, TN, UT, and VA. Sending the "Just the Mix" (non-alcoholic) version of the box of the month instead is a great option!

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Nothing shows appreciation and brings good cheer like a colorful floral arrangement. BloomsyBox aims to deliver smiles and delightful blooms to all who enjoy flowers. You pick from subscription options including bouquet size (small, medium, or large) and the delivery option that works best (weekly, biweekly or monthly), and they'll send a handpicked, carefully arranged, cut-to-order deluxe floral design featuring fresh flowers from sustainable flower farms around the globe. (You or your recipient will be in love by the first delivery!)

Shipping: Your box will ship between the 16th-23rd of every month. Please order by the 9th to get the current box.

Customer Review

“I ordered flowers from them. Their flowers are very fresh and beautiful. I like them very much....” – Anjali T.

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Shipping: We ship in the middle of each month

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Looking for a self-care box that will take them deeper into healing energy work? The Mindful Box by Mindful Souls helps them discover how everything from crystal work and aromatherapy, to affirmations and sacred jewelry can enhance their health and well-being. Simplifying spirituality and making it accessible for everyone, each monthly box will help them get acquainted to an array of spiritual tools and explore their innermost self.

Shipping: Free shipping to USA First Mindful Box will be shipped immediately and will be delivered within the next 2-5 days. All the following boxes will be sent on the 7th of each month!

Customer Review

“I'm in love with these boxes. I'm on my fourth month. April did NOT disappoint🥰. As always quality items. I get so excited each month to see my gifts. Best membership ever! Inspiring and beautiful. I highly recommend to give this a try. It wont disappoint.” - Shannon D.

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Shipping: Same day shipping if ordered by 1pm Eastern Time. For special requests (birthdays, anniversaries, etc.), please contact us, & we'll do our best to accommodate. Want your subscription to start in a certain month (i.e. March instead of Feb)? Just email us after you order w/details. Interested in a past box? Just ask! Free shipping in the US-48!

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Bake Eat Love is more than a gorgeous box on your doorstep each month. The deliciously delightful packaging reflects the joy in the recipe inside. The monthly baking kits feature a handcrafted recipe with specialty ingredients, a new kitchen tool, non-perishable ingredients you need, and video tutorials to guide you every step of the way.

Shipping: Kits ship between the 21st and 24th. Orders placed after that ship right away! Subsequent boxes ship around the 21 of each month. **If you need a box sooner, please select our Welcome box which ships within 1-2 business days.

Customer Review

“We purchased a subscription for our daughter who is obsessed with the Kids Baking Championship tv show! She absolutely loved the desserts and was excited to make things she has heard about on the show - strawberry coulis, pate a choux dough, etc.! Directions are easy to follow and all the desserts we had were delicious!” – Addision U.

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Shipping: Your first parcel will ship right away and then your next one will enter our subscription cycle as normal. We use Royal Mail 48 in the UK and Standard International Airmail for the rest of the world. We're so sorry we can't ship to the EU or Northern Ireland at the moment.

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Shipping: ALL ORDERS SHIP OUT WITHIN 2-4 DAYS OF BEING ORDERED! We are a bi-monthly subscription, meaning we ship every OTHER month. That means if you order a 2 month subscription, that is for only 1 box.

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Shipping: First box typically ships within 1-3 business days and then every 4 weeks. There's a $8.99 shipping fee. First box ships in a subscription box; subsequent shipments may arrive in a padded mailer so we can put your money in the product and less in the landfills.

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Solve puzzles while traveling the world with this thrilling escape room game! Finders Seekers is the perfect gift for puzzle solvers and mystery fans who loves a challenge! Enjoy this game with the family or venture off and uncover complex clues with a single use mystery game inclusive of hands-on and online gameplay.

Shipping: We ship on the 23rd of each month, for all orders placed by the 21st. All subsequent games will ship by the 23rd of each month. For last-minute gifts, we provide a fun PDF gift message that you can personalize and email or print. Shipping is $6 within the US, Canada shipping: $7.95.

Customer Review

“I have been getting Finders Seekers boxes for over a year, and I cannot lie, I'm obsessed. The mysteries are a lot of fun, and they are so much fun to do with friends, especially those that haven't done something like this before. Occasionally, the puzzles are evil (I'm looking at you, Paris box!), but the fact that after a year they can still challenge me is a good thing.” - Rachel C.