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Ideas for new home presents and housewarming gifts

Boxes are being unpacked and the champagne is being popped. Now it's time for you to show up with an awesome housewarming gift. Because in the end, moving into a new home is a lot to think about. But that’s where you come in. Below are the top tips for gift ideas for the whole home.

While there’s no one secret to finding the best new home gift, one trick is to think about what will help them get settled the quickest. From convenient kitchenware to smart electronics to handy cleaning accessories and more, here are a few ideas to get you started.

A green-brown KONSTFULL vase and a KONSTFULL transparent glass vase with flowers next to a window.

Welcome them into their new house with gifts

A housewarming gift embodies a warm welcome to a new homeowner's adventure. Explore options of vases, decorative textiles and cushion covers – presents that add character and comfort. These items enrich spaces, reflecting the feeling of a cosy home. Useful and delightful, they invite shared moments from the very start.

An off-white SVARTPOPPEL cushion cover
An in/outdoor/white AMBRARÖNN plant pot
IKEA CYLINDER set of three glass vases on a dining table with a clear glass STORSINT glass in the dining room
The VAPPABY Bluetooth speaker lamp sits on a table in the park, providing music for the picnic.
A plastic LAMPAN LED portable lamp with a white shade and clear base is lit, on the table of a bistro set in a lush balcony.

Style that feels like home

A new home is a fresh canvas, and the right bedding can bring it to life. Thoughtfully chosen throws and bedspreads add texture, color, and personality to any room. Whether draped across a bed or folded at the foot of a sofa, they make meaningful gifts that say “I’m thinking of you” in the most stylish way.

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A person sitting on VIMLE light grey two seater sofa, holding a dark grey DINERA mug and covering their legs with a ULLTISTEL grey throw in the living room.
A multicolour KLIBBKORSÖRT throw
A green STOCKHOLM 2025 throw in the living room
A pile of folded textiles in beige, white and yellow on top of SKOGSBO chair in dark brown.
An orange/bright pink KLIPPOXEL throw
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Ideas for new house gifts to get inspired

Whether you’re looking for housewarming gift ideas for couples, first-time movers or new families, you can find exactly what you need. Moving into a new space doesn’t happen overnight. But the best housewarming gifts can quickly become a token of the exciting next chapter of their lives.

What to bring to a housewarming party

Do you know someone who’s just moved into a new house and is throwing a housewarming party? Then it’s time to celebrate their adventure with some personalised gifts. Put together your own housewarming gift basket with fun IKEA accessories and home necessities. Or find that one thing that’s guaranteed to help them feel right at home.

From small items that make a big difference to big items that tie the whole house together, good housewarming gifts help turn four walls into a home. Check out the IKEA selection of decorative accessories, textiles and kitchen supplies to find new inspiration for what to bring to your next housewarming party.

Help out with practical new home presents

Moving can be stressful, so any presents that make life easier will always be appreciated. One great example is baskets. They can be filled with books, linens or toys. And before you wrap the basket, you can even pre-fill it with sweets, scented candles and other goodies to give the new homeowners an extra surprise.

Cleaning accessories also make a great housewarming present – especially for someone with a pet or a kid! These handy presents include washcloths, buckets and towels. They’re a necessity in literally every house. So if you’re debating what present to bring, consider keeping things simple and giving them bath towels or kitchen towels. It’s a way to lend a helping hand and add a little softness and style to the new home.

Discover new home gifts for the whole home

Welcome your friends, family and new acquaintances with gifts from the heart. A framed picture from that holiday you spent together. A new vase for the flowers you plan to bring. Or maybe just a few practical necessities for the bathroom, the kitchen or the living room.

Find the best housewarming gift ideas for the next time you’re dropping by their new place or for when you get invited to their first party. Or maybe you simply want to welcome your new neighbour. Whatever you need, you can find it right here.