Housewarming Gifts For Couples

We make cards, prints and pin badges in the UK. We don't sell furniture or toasters, so this is a plain guide - the card and the wall print at the end are the only things we make.

The trap with a couple is buying for the person you know and ignoring the other one. They notice.

Pick something for the house rather than for a person, and pick something they'd never buy themselves.

Finish it with a card

A new home card addressed to both of them, not just the one you know.

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Shared and used daily

  • Two decent mugs, which is the single most-used object in any new home.
  • A good chopping board or a proper pan - the things people put off buying for years.
  • Nice towels or bedding, which almost nobody buys for themselves when moving.
  • A doormat, which everyone forgets and everyone needs on day one.

For the kitchen

  • Olive oil, salt, vinegar and a couple of spices - the starter shelf.
  • A cafetiere or a decent kettle if you know they've moved in with neither.
  • A recipe book aimed at two people rather than six.
  • Glasses, which break during every single move.

Something for the walls

  • A print with the address or the date they moved in.
  • A framed photo of them, which is the first thing that goes up and the last thing they'd buy.
  • A map print of the town or street they've moved to.
  • Picture hooks and a spirit level, which sounds like a joke and gets used within the week.

How much to spend

  • £15 to £25 for friends, £30 to £50 for close family.
  • If you're going to the housewarming, bring drink as well as the gift.
  • Group together with other friends for one good thing rather than four small ones.
  • A card is not optional - it's the part that goes in the drawer and gets kept.

What to avoid

  • Anything decorative in a strong style - you haven't seen the house yet.
  • Large furniture or appliances without asking first.
  • Scented candles in quantity. They will already have eleven.
  • Anything that only suits one half of the couple.

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How to write it so it lands

  • Buy for the house, not one person.
  • Two mugs beats one ornament.
  • Bring drink as well if you're invited.

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Frequently asked questions

What is a good housewarming gift for a couple?

Something for the house rather than for one person: two good mugs, decent towels, a proper pan, or a print with their new address on it.

How much should you spend on a housewarming gift for a couple?

£15 to £25 for friends and £30 to £50 for close family. Grouping together for one good gift beats several small ones.

What should you not buy as a housewarming gift?

Strongly styled decorative items, large furniture or appliances chosen without asking, and yet more scented candles.

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