2022’s Best Gifts for New Homeowners (According to a Realtor)

As we near the holidays, finding a thoughtful housewarming present or a unique gift for your loved ones can quickly become exhausting. Do you go with something that matches their aesthetic, or something practical that you know they’ll use for years? Is it a functional gift, or one that just makes life a little more fun? Being in real estate, finding the best housewarming gifts for my clients is a year around endeavor and easily one of the most fun parts of my job. To help save you all some time this holiday season, I’ve compiled a short list of some of the best housewarming gifts you can buy online for practically every budget and home size. Happy shopping!

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ON TO THE GOODS…

Our Place Always Pan -$99

You probably recognize the brand Our Place from the endless sponsored ads on your Instagram feed or the numerous gift guides they’ve appeared on these last couple years. The fact of the matter is, this pan is just that good. It is truly the one pan that can do everything, and it comes equipped with a spatula and steaming basket making it worth the slightly higher price tag.

Stolpman Vineyards ‘Love You Bunches’ Red Wine - $24

Love You Bunches is a Carbonic Sangiovese from Santa Barbara County made by Stolpman Vineyards. It’s a refreshing light bodied red wine made using 100% Sangiovese grapes and fermented carbonically. A great gift for any wine drinkers, and it’s fun label makes it hard not to love. Note: Best served cold!

A Great Party: Designing the Perfect Celebration, by Bryan Rafanelli - $55

Every great host needs this book on their shelves. Rafanelli organized a number of state dinners for the previous occupants of the White House. It’s amazing inspiration, and the perfect way to get someone thinking of ideas for their own future parties.

Stone Essential Oil Diffuser - $38

Any oil diffuser will pair well with a handful of essential oils for a natural alternative to scented candles and adds to the overall ambiance of the home. This stone and wood design will look great on any shelf, but if it’s not your style you can find unlimited various options and colors online.

L.L.Bean Boat and Tote, Open Top - $35

Everyone needs a great tote, if not more than one. The L.L. Bean Boat and Tote is an all-time classic and available in multiple colors with monogramming options.

Calary Gold Wick Trimmer & Candle Accessory Kit - $17

If you’re buying someone a candle as a gift, you might as well throw in the accessories along with it to complete the whole package. This gold set will look good displayed out and actually come in handy more than they think.

Le Labo Cade 26 Candle - $92

Candles make a perfect housewarming present because they’re able to set the tone for a home. Le Labo candles are amazing because they’re quite concentrated so they won’t need to burn it for more than a little while to fill the room. This scent was created for the Gramercy Park Hotel in New York, and it’s a nice unexpected alternative to the popular Santal 26 home scent.

Lodge Pre-Seasoned Cast-Iron Skillet - $19

Gifts for the kitchen are always popular, and a good cast-iron pan will last you a lifetime. Lodge makes a great set of durable cast-iron pans and if you want to go with just one piece, this is the one.

Dyson V8 Animal Cordless Vacuum - $349

I actually received a Dyson cordless vacuum as a gift a few years back, and every time I use it (which is multiple times a day), I send out a mental thank you to our amazing friends who gave it to us. It’s incredibly functional and absolutely worth the splurge.

Parachute Classic Slippers - $39

Parachute makes some of the most comfortable towels, sheets, and bathrobes in the world. These slippers have a ribbed rubber sole and are made with soft terry fabric, it’ll make their new house feel like a hotel.

Sonos Move Smart Speaker - $370

Easily one of the best smart speakers on the market, and it pairs well with most pre-existing sound systems. The Move model is durable, battery-powered or wired for outdoor and indoor listening. WiFi and Bluetooth enabled. Weather resistant, and an incredible sound.

MacKenzie-Childs Courtly Check Cocktail Shaker - $55

A cocktail shaker and the ingredients for their favorite cocktail is a thoughtful gift that never disappoints. This shaker is modern and trendy, it would look great on the kitchen counter or tucked into a bar cart.

Barefoot Dreams CozyChic Throw - $135

My wife absolutely swears by this blanket and pulls it on to the couch almost nightly to cozy up. We’ve given it as a gift countless times to family, friends, clients, bosses and anyone else we meet that doesn’t already own one. There are plenty of dupes that you can find online but the original is hard to beat, treat your loved ones to one of these and they’ll thank you later.

Russell+Hazel Acrylic Bookends - $20

If you’re looking to give a more functional housewarming gift, bookends are practical and decorative. I like these because they’re stylish and simple, plus they’re totally colorless so you don’t have to worry about any clashing.

Hay Watering Can - $40

This was a recent TikTok find of mine, and it makes the perfect gift for any plant lover. It’s clean and functional, just pair it with a plant or tree.

KitchenAid Artisan Mini Plus Mixer - $330

Even if you don’t think you need a KitchenAid mixer— trust me, you need a KitchenAid mixer. That’s what makes it an extra special gift, and often one that most people won’t buy for themselves. The mini mixer is a bit more affordable than the larger models and works great for smaller spaces. It’ll last a lifetime and never goes out of style.

A.P.C. Cologne Room Spray - $35

A.P.C. has a small handful of incredible fresh and balanced room spray scents. If you’re buying for someone that doesn’t love burning candles, this makes a great alternative.

Philips Hue White and Color Ambiance Smart Bulb 2-Pack - $89

These smart bulbs instantly let you control any light in your house from your smart phone or through Alexa and Siri. They give you complete color and brightness customization, and make a great gift for setting the mood in any home.

MEIRUBY Rechargable USB Long Stem Lighter - $14

A rechargable electric lighter pairs great with any candle, and once they have one of these they’ll never need to buy matches or gas lighters again. This is a long stem flexible option, but there are thousands of other colors and models available on Amazon.

MoMA Design 2-in-1 Chess & Checkers Set - $55

I like this chess board from the MoMA Design store as a unique alternative to the classic black and white, plus it’s also a checkers set without needing twice the amount of pieces. Makes a perfect gift for any game lovers in your life.