A housewarming gift is one of the most straightforward gifting occasions there is, yet is one of the most frequently asked gifting question we get.
This guide covers 15 of our favourite picks across every price point up to $100, all available at Home Basics & Design online or in our Glenelg store.
Key Takeaways
- A housewarming gift should earn its place in the new home choose something beautiful, practical, or ideally both.
- Under $30: quality candles, hand wash, small decor pieces.
- Under $50: al.ive body duos, serving pieces, quality throws.
- Under $100: huski coolers, al.ive body trios, statement vases.
Free delivery over $200 and 1-hour click and collect from our Glenelg store.
Under $30: Thoughtful Picks That Don't Feel Like an Afterthought
Peppermint Grove Candle (370g)
One of our most consistently gifted pieces across every occasion. Hand-poured in Australia with a soy wax blend and fragrances inspired by Australian landscapes. Up to 90 hours of burn time and presented in a vessel designed to be reused once the candle is done.
A single Maine Beach hand wash placed beside a new kitchen or bathroom sink is one of the simplest ways to make a new space feel immediately elevated.
A set of well-made tea towels is something most people would never buy themselves but always use. Choose a pattern or colour that feels personal.
An empty vase placed on a new kitchen bench or hallway console gives a room provides endless opportunities on how to style it.
A Maine Beach or Flower Box reed diffuser that fills a room with fragrance continuously for two to four months is a housewarming gift that keeps giving long after the day itself.
Browse our housewarming gift collection under $30, selected by our team.
Under $50: The Sweet Spot for Most Housewarming Occasions
Al.ive Body Wash and Lotion Duo
The most popular al.ive body gift format and a consistent bestseller at Home Basics & Design. Same fragrance, matching bottles, arrives looking like it has been professionally packaged.
A step up from the smaller candle in the same price bracket and a gift that will run continuously for months in the new home.
A quality timber or marble serving board is one of those pieces that earns its place on the bench the first week and never loses it. One of our strongest recommendations in this price range.
Moving into a new home almost always means losing or breaking a few glasses in the process. A set of glassware is a gift that gets used immediately and appreciated practically.
Choose a neutral tone that works across most sofa colours and the gift will stay in the main living area rather than getting folded away in a cupboard.
Browse our housewarming gift collection under $50, selected by our team.
Under $100: When You Want to Give Something To Impress
Dishwashing liquid, hand wash and bench spray in matching fragrance and the signature interlocking bottle station. One of our most requested housewarming gifts in store.
Immediately useful for the first dinner party in the new home. Keeps beverages cold for hours without ice, built from sustainable materials and available in a range of colours.
A more substantial vase is the kind of housewarming gift that finds a permanent home in the most visible spot in a room and stays there for years.
An Al.ive Body Diffuser and Candle Set
Combining the al.ive body diffuser and soy candle in the same fragrance creates a complete home fragrance gift in one. The diffuser runs continuously in the background while the candle is lit deliberately for atmosphere.
A Home Basics & Design Gift Card
For when you know the person has strong opinions about their new home and you want to give them the experience of choosing for themselves.
Browse our housewarming gift collection under $100, selected by our team.
Pro Tips From Our Team
- Buy something for the home rather than for the occasion. A piece that will sit on the bench or the shelf or the coffee table for the next five years is a housewarming gift.
- Come into our Glenelg store with a budget and a brief description of the person's style and our team can almost always find the right piece in a few minutes.
- If you are ordering online for delivery, check the delivery estimate before ordering. Most pieces arrive within a few days, but artwork and some fragile items take a little longer.
FAQs
Q: What is the most popular housewarming gift at Home Basics & Design?
Al.ive body sets are consistently our most gifted housewarming pieces.
Q. Is it appropriate to give a housewarming gift after the person has already moved in?
Absolutely. A housewarming gift given weeks or even months after the move is entirely appropriate, particularly if you were not able to attend the initial gathering.
Q. How much should I spend on a housewarming gift?
The appropriate amount depends on your relationship with the person. The quality of the gift matters more than the price.
What to Do Next
Browse our gift collection online or visit our Glenelg store on Jetty Road.
Free delivery on orders over $200 |1-hour click and collect available in store.
