Whatever the stage, moving into a new home is one of life’s biggest milestones. It marks a fresh start, symbolises the turning of a page and the beginning of new memories. Whether it’s a first-time buyer settling into their own space, a new place for a couple moving in together, or a friend upgrading to their dream home, the tricky task of finding that perfect housewarming gift to take pride of place in their new abode awaits.
A truly thoughtful gift can transform a house into a home, create a talking point in a new space, or simply mark the significant milestone of the new homeowners. But when you’re aiming to impress, only something special will do, and a top-drawer housewarming gift can set you apart, offering something not just practical, but indulgent, memorable and exquisitely curated.
So, if you’re looking for a housewarming gift that exudes sophistication and thoughtfulness, this guide will help you choose something perfect. Below are four of the best luxury housewarming gifts that are sure to leave a lasting impression.
The Assouline Bookstand
Approximate price: £1,100
Finding a centrepiece for a friend or loved one’s new home that strikes the balance of being tasteful and modest, whilst exuding style, sophistication and luxury is no mean feat, yet this gem of an item from high-end Paris-based brand Assouline may just have achieved it.
This sleek bookstand is made from walnut wood covered in pebbled leather and accented with matte brass, with a faux suede base and even before it is adorned with a literary tome that befits its class, it already looks stunning.
The beauty of choosing such an item for a housewarming gift is that this isn’t just a striking piece of design. While it commands a healthy price tag, it provides a talking point that will intrigue visitors and remains a prestigious piece that would grace any home. But this gift’s very purpose is to hold something else of beauty: a book, a work of literature, art or photography that allows the new owners of the home you are marking to project their interests to others. And for that reason, this really is a housewarming gift that keeps on giving.
Pulcina Espresso Coffee Maker
Approximate price: £130
The stove-top espresso maker is an Italian household classic that has consistently produced great espresso – approaching 100 years – and is a familiar sight in pretty much every discerning coffee enthusiast’s kitchen.
This take on classic design from stylish coffee maker brand Alessi, is beautiful and once gifted, it is likely to be a permanent fixture atop the stove.
Exquisitely crafted from high-polished stainless steel with a spout which resembles a chick's beak – the name ‘pulcina’ means chick in Italian – this coffee maker will be the focal point of the kitchen.
The Pulcina espresso maker combines coffee-perfecting technology developed by illycaffè and the design of architectural visionary Michele de Lucchi. It cleverly stops dispensing the drink at the right time before the coffee gets a bitter aftertaste, which helps to enhance the full and rich aroma of your espresso.
This luxury housewarming gift idea comes with the added benefit of guaranteeing you a superb coffee each time you visit.
Chateau Baccarat Red Wine Glasses (Set of 2)
Approximate price: £250
A new house never quite feels like home until you and your loved one have enjoyed a relaxing evening with your favourite drink. And for something as symbolic as that, it deserves something special to drink from.
For red wine connoisseurs, what better way to indulge in this than with an exquisite pair of new red wine glasses from famous French luxury house and crystal manufacturer Baccarat.
These glasses effortlessly blend form and function to prioritise the complex aromas of the red wine.
The optimum design features a wide bowl and tapered lip, encouraging aeration and the diffusion of aromatic richness from the wine, making it perfect for the discerning vin rouge enthusiast.
And if that’s not enough, in gifting these luxury items, you will have helped turn a house into a home.
Nest Voyages Oud Mystique Diffuser
Approximate price: £215
Finding a housewarming gift that will not only leave its mark but also help add to the character of a home requires time and consideration. Establishing a scent for a house could well be the perfect gift and this luxury diffuser from high-end New York fragrance brand Nest offers just that.
Travel lies at the heart of Nest's inspiration – and each diffuser is crafted with a high concentration of aromatic oils to ensure the scent permeates every room of the home. This particular scent – part of Nest’s ‘Voyages’ collection – is inspired by the power of sacred woods and offers a compelling blend, uniting Saharan oud and labdanum, two notes that evoke warmth, mystery and distant horizons.
Smell is a powerful and evocative sense and helping create a luxurious and distinctive scent for someone’s home will leave a lasting impression for every future visitor.
When choosing a luxury housewarming gift, the key is to consider both the personal tastes of the recipient and the style of their new home. The best gifts feel thoughtful, not showy, with items that blend into the new homeowners’ lifestyle and offer a touch of indulgence they may not buy for themselves.
From elegant drinkware to stylish centrepieces, the perfect gift doesn’t just celebrate the move, it enhances the experience of living in a new space. After all, a house is made of bricks and mortar, but a home is built with moments, memories and above all else, people’s lives.
By selecting a luxury housewarming gift that balances generosity with meaning, you’re not just offering something material, you’re giving warmth, comfort and a gesture that will be remembered long after the boxes are unpacked.
