Housewarming gift ideas

We hand-picked every gift in this guide from the range we stock. We chose each one for who it suits and what it does in the home.

We also wanted a good mix of kinds and budgets, so you can find something for a close friend, a mum or a new neighbour. Every gift here is a practical or fun way to say welcome to a new home.

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The best housewarming gifts for the home are the ones that add light, scent or a little charm. These hand-picked ideas all help a new space feel more like home, from lamps to oil burners and aroma diffusers.

USB Himalayan Salt Lamp (from £13.99)

Something a little different for a new home. This Himalayan salt lamp comes with its light fitting, bulb and a 150 cm USB connector, so it is ready to plug in. There are seven styles, from a natural rock to a fire bowl that changes colour. Every lamp is unique, so no two look the same. It suits friends, students and anyone who likes a warm glow in the room.

Best for: Friends who like a warm glow.

Ceramic House Oil Burner (£8.49)

A good-humoured gift for a home that is brand new to them. This ceramic oil burner is shaped like a house, so it fits the theme perfectly. It stands 11.5 cm tall and is available in white or red. Add fragrance oil diluted with water, then warm it with a tealight. Remember to take the lid off while it is in use. It comes in a picture box with polystyrene, ready to give.

Best for: A housewarming with a smile.

Blue Moon Cut Out Oil Burner (£9.49)

A treat they wouldn't buy themselves, but they might like having it around. The soft pastel blue finish and moon cut-out make this ceramic oil burner a lovely addition to any room. It stands 13 cm tall and is for use with fragrance oil. It comes in a colour cardboard box, so it is ready to give. It suits a hallway, a bedroom or a cosy corner of a new home.

Best for: Moon lovers and cosy corners.

Celestial Cottage Oil Burner (£9.49)

A clever pick when you're stuck for ideas. This ceramic cottage oil burner has a pointed, starry roof and crescent moon details that make it stand out on any shelf. It is 17.5 cm tall, so it has a real presence in a room. Use it with fragrance oil diluted with water, and always remove the lid while in use. It comes in a colour cardboard box, ready to give.

Best for: Witchy friends and moon fans.

Aarhus Pod Aroma Diffuser (£17.49)

Fun to give and useful every day. This classic pod-shaped aroma diffuser holds 300 ml of water and has seven colour-changing LED lights. It has a 3-6 hour timer and switches itself off when the water runs out. It is powered by USB with a 100 cm cord, so it can sit near any USB socket you choose. It is a simple gift that new homeowners will find easy to use.

Best for: Practical gifts for new homeowners.

Birdsong Flame Effect Aroma Diffuser (£28.99)

The kind of gift that gets used. This black aroma diffuser has a flame-effect light that changes colour, so it adds a warm glow to the room. Pick a gentle birdsong sound if you like, and choose a high or low mist setting. It works quietly and is powered by USB. At 22 cm tall, it makes a striking centrepiece on a table or shelf, and it is an easy pick for someone who loves nature.

Best for: Nature lovers who love a glow.

Scented candles make a warm, easy housewarming present. Our three picks each bring a different mood to a new home, from a playful beach look to a simple lemon glow and a soft soy votive with nine scents to choose from.

Pastel Shell Coconut and Sea Salt Candle (£8.49)

A playful pick for new homeowners, this tall candle is decorated with pastel crabs, seashells and starfish. Its coconut and sea salt scent brings a beachy feel to any room, and it burns for about 55 hours. It suits a friend who loves the seaside, or a new home that needs a splash of colour from the very first night.

Best for: Friends who love the seaside.

Lemon Scented Candle (£9.49)

Practical and pretty, this lemon scented candle sits in a glass holder with a fruity lemon print and a wooden lid. It is 10 cm tall and burns for about 25 hours, so it is a bright, easy gift for a friend. It comes in a matching cylinder box, which looks neat when you hand it over at the door.

Best for: Hosts who like fruity scents.

Agnes + Cat Votive Candle (£13.99)

A reliable pick for new homeowners, this candle holds 200 g of hand-poured natural soy wax in a white glass votive with an embossed silver lid. Choose from nine scents, from floral Tea and Roses to zesty Fresh Citrus. It comes in an Agnes + Cat gift box, which makes it a neat, thoughtful present for a mum or friend.

Best for: Mums and friends who love florals.

Fun glasses are a lovely home bar gift: they look great on a shelf and are ready for a drink the moment they're unwrapped. Each of these three glasses has a playful design and suits a different taste, from garden parties to wine nights.

Luna Bloom Floral Stemless Glass (£9.49)

Nice to unwrap, nicer to use. This stemless glass has soft florals and a dainty butterfly, and it holds 450 ml. It suits garden parties and picnics, and it comes in a colour cardboard box. Hand wash only, and keep it away from the microwave. It makes a sweet pick for a friend or for Mum, who will enjoy it on a sunny afternoon.

Best for: Garden parties and picnics.

Venom and Vines Stemless Glass (£9.49)

Fun to give and useful every day. This stemless glass has a gothic skull and poisonous botanicals design, and it holds 500 ml. Use it for wine, cocktails or soft drinks, so it works at any drinks night. It comes in a colour cardboard box and is hand wash only, not suitable for the microwave. It's a bold choice for a friend who loves gothic style, and it looks striking on a home bar shelf.

Best for: Gothic gift lovers and wine fans.

Lemon Print Can Glass (£6.49)

Bright, cheerful and easy to love. This can-shaped glass has a bold lemon print with a citrus nod to the Amalfi Coast. It holds 500 ml and weighs 195 g. It is a lovely pick for a host or a friend who likes a sunny look. It comes in a colour cardboard box, and it is hand wash only, not suitable for microwave use. Pop it on the table for a fresh touch at home.

Best for: Hosts and fans of bright prints.

The quirky table gifts below are the fun pieces that make a new kitchen or dining table feel like home. Each one is a small, playful gift that suits someone starting out in a new place. What ties them together is charm: a fox, a pastry, a sardine and a love letter, each one made to make the table smile.

Fox Salt and Pepper Shakers (£9.49)

Practical and pretty, these ceramic fox salt and pepper shakers add a cute woodland touch to any dining table. You get one shaker for salt and one for pepper, and each is 5.5 cm tall, so they sit neatly beside the plates. They come in a colour cardboard box, ready to give. They suit fox lovers, foodies and anyone who loves a playful table.

Best for: Fox lovers and foodies.

Pastry Salt and Pepper Shakers (£9.49)

A playful pick for new homeowners who love a good brunch. These ceramic salt and pepper shakers are shaped like bakery treats, and the pair stands 5 cm tall, so they fit happily on a small table. The set comes in a colour cardboard box. They are a lovely gift for bakers, friends and hosts who like to set the table with a smile.

Best for: Brunch lovers and hosts.

Sardine Salt and Pepper Shakers (£9.49)

Great for a first dinner party in a new home. These ceramic salt and pepper shakers are shaped like sardines, and each one stands 8.5 cm tall, so they make a bold centrepiece for the table. The pair comes in a colour cardboard box. They are a quirky gift for foodies and sea lovers who enjoy a bit of fun at the table.

Best for: Foodies and seaside lovers.

Love Letter Flower Vase (£9.49)

A gift that lasts long after the day. This ceramic vase is shaped like a love letter sealed with a heart, and it stands 14.5 cm tall. It suits fresh or dried flowers, so it can brighten a kitchen windowsill or dining table. It comes in a colour cardboard box, making it a sweet choice for a partner or a special day.

Best for: Partners and anniversaries.

Two resin ornaments make a sweet gift for a new home. A Santa with a sack over his shoulder brings festive cheer, and a monkey family that fits together as one adds a playful touch. Both are small keepsakes that suit a warm, personal housewarming.

Santa with Sack Ornament (£32.99)

Ideal for anyone who loves festive decorations, this resin Santa stands 28 cm tall in a red robe, matching hat, black boots and white beard. He carries a sack over his shoulder, which gives him a playful look that stands out on a shelf or mantelpiece. He is made of resin and polyresin and weighs 620 g. He suits a host, a family or a collector who enjoys decorating for the season.

Best for: Hosts and festive decorating fans.

Just the Tree of Us Monkey Family Ornament (£19.49)

A pretty piece for the home, this monkey family ornament is made of resin and polyresin and stands 11 cm tall. Its monkey figures fit together as one, so the set feels like a little family in one place. It comes in a picture box printed with a verse, so the packaging is part of the gift too. It suits a mum, a friend or anyone who loves monkeys.

Best for: Monkey lovers and new homeowners.

Every pick at a glance: who it suits best and how it is sent.

Gift	Best for	Delivery
USB Himalayan Salt Lamp (from £13.99)	Friends who like a warm glow	Standard dispatch
Ceramic House Oil Burner (£8.49)	A housewarming with a smile	Same-day dispatch
Blue Moon Cut Out Oil Burner (£9.49)	Moon lovers and cosy corners	Same-day dispatch
Celestial Cottage Oil Burner (£9.49)	Witchy friends and moon fans	Same-day dispatch
Aarhus Pod Aroma Diffuser (£17.49)	Practical gifts for new homeowners	Standard dispatch
Birdsong Flame Effect Aroma Diffuser (£28.99)	Nature lovers who love a glow	Standard dispatch
Pastel Shell Coconut and Sea Salt Candle (£8.49)	Friends who love the seaside	Same-day dispatch
Lemon Scented Candle (£9.49)	Hosts who like fruity scents	Same-day dispatch
Agnes + Cat Votive Candle (£13.99)	Mums and friends who love florals	Standard dispatch
Luna Bloom Floral Stemless Glass (£9.49)	Garden parties and picnics	Same-day dispatch
Venom and Vines Stemless Glass (£9.49)	Gothic gift lovers and wine fans	Same-day dispatch
Lemon Print Can Glass (£6.49)	Hosts and fans of bright prints	Same-day dispatch
Fox Salt and Pepper Shakers (£9.49)	Fox lovers and foodies	Same-day dispatch
Pastry Salt and Pepper Shakers (£9.49)	Brunch lovers and hosts	Same-day dispatch
Sardine Salt and Pepper Shakers (£9.49)	Foodies and seaside lovers	Same-day dispatch
Love Letter Flower Vase (£9.49)	Partners and anniversaries	Same-day dispatch
Santa with Sack Ornament (£32.99)	Hosts and festive decorating fans	Same-day dispatch
Just the Tree of Us Monkey Family Ornament (£19.49)	Monkey lovers and new homeowners	Same-day dispatch

Every gift travels by tracked UK delivery, straight to their door if you like. Delivery is the sum of your parcels, from £3.95 each (some items travel free), and free over £60 on most gifts: we pay the first £6. Each product page shows the expected delivery dates before you pay, and you can add a free e-card with your own message at checkout. See delivery for the details.

Candles, oil burners, glasses and quirky table gifts all make lovely housewarming presents for new homeowners, friends and hosts who love to entertain. Pick your favourite above, add a free e-card with your message, and we'll send it straight to them. More ideas: Scented candle gift ideas · Christmas gifts for couples · How to send a gift to someone in the UK.