Housewarming Gifts for the Home Entertainer
Thoughtful ideas to delight hosts now and endure for years to come.
A housewarming is cause for celebration, but it can be difficult deciding on a gift. Practical utensils for the kitchen, decor items such as vases or frames and pieces designed to bring a sense of luxury to daily rituals—silk pillowcases, scented candles and self care items—are all great choices. Arriving in branded gift boxes, they’re sure to please any housewarming host, whether they’ve just moved out of home, are purchasing their first property or are moving to a larger place to welcome little family members. Here are some ideas for housewarming gifts designed to delight now and endure for years to come.
Helpful ideas for choosing a gift
There are several things to keep in mind when choosing gifts for the home entertainer, such as their stage in life: have they just started setting up their own home or have they been settled for some time? Consider the style of the recipient and their home as well—do they prefer neutral, minimalist tones or would they appreciate touches of colour? Are they a casual host, gathering friends around the kitchen table to chat while they cook, or do they prefer to serve dishes up in a beautifully styled dining room? For some people, the cooking process is what they enjoy most about hosting loved ones, while for others, it could be the conversations that flow along with drinks prior to the meal itself. In addition to your own budget, these are just some of the things to think about when making your gift selection.
Gifts for the chef
Home chefs will always appreciate practical items that can be used to create delicious dishes, especially when they are beautifully designed and can add a touch of elegance to kitchen spaces. Ceramic or glazed stoneware items such as bowls in various sizes or dishes to hold garlic are handy additions to a cook’s collection, and lend rustic charm to a kitchen bench. Items such as butter dishes and cheese graters are useful not only while cooking but are essentials at the table, while dip bowls can also serve multiple functions both in the kitchen and during a meal.
Perfect for serving pasta, salad, stir fries or any shared meal, a ceramic salad bowl set speaks to the memorable gatherings to come and makes an ideal housewarming gift for someone who likes to cook, while a timber serving board, cake stand or salad servers will be appreciated by entertainers young and old. Designed in simple materials such as stoneware, ceramic and timber, pieces such as these are beautiful on their own but pair effortlessly with existing kitchenware to bring a sense of elegance to the table at any time of year.
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Gifts for the home bartender
For those who love to serve up classic drinks or cocktails of their own creation from their home bar, glassware is an ideal gift. Available in various styles and colours, cocktail glass sets can be matched to the theme of the event or to suit the style of the host. For example, classic designs in sophisticated shades are the perfect complement for intimate dinner parties, while modern styles in soft colours such as pink or blue help to set the mood at afternoon events and casual gatherings.
Gifts such as olive dishes, dip bowls or a carafe are also a great idea for those who enjoy cocktail hour. Packaged in a branded box, they’re an ideal present on their own, but you can also use them as the starting point for a gift basket—put together an olive dish, jars of antipasti including olives, and some cheese; pair a dip bowl with handmade dips and crackers or find a wine and items for a grazing platter to complement a carafe.
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Gifts for the new homemaker
Those who are just starting to set up a home will appreciate gifts that celebrate their new life chapter but are also designed to last for years to come. Crockery and cutlery sets can grace the table for both everyday meals and occasion dining, and with a timeless silhouette and elegant finish they pair effortlessly with existing items or can easily be added to over the years. Suitable for various gifting occasions, picture frames can be given a thoughtful touch to commemorate the host’s new stage in life—add a photo of yourself and the host together, or a picture of a landscape that holds meaning for them. And for a hint of luxury, silk pillowcases are an ideal choice that can be made all the more special by adding an embroidered name or icon.
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Gifts for the decorator
Decor is important for setting the tone in a home, so when choosing a gift, look for well-designed, useful pieces that reflect the recipient’s style. Vases in a classic shape are a lovely idea, whether on their own or paired with a fresh bouquet or dried arrangement. For an easy yet thoughtful gift, coffee mugs enhance an everyday ritual with gentle colour and texture, and are a welcome addition to any household, whether they match existing crockery or create a subtle contrast. An important sensory element, fragrance—in the form of scented candles, oil burners and body care items—makes a great gift. Choose a single item, or select several in the same scent to allow the fragrance to be layered throughout the home.
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