Personalised New Home Gifts

Housewarming gifts that get used

The best housewarming presents are the ones that get used from the first week. Coasters and chopping boards come out straight away, and they'll be on show every time friends come round.

For the kitchen

A personalised glass chopping board with "The Walker Kitchen, Est. 2026" works as a serving board and a worktop display piece. The design is printed underneath the tempered glass so it won't wear away.

For the living room

A set of four photo coasters can hold four moments from the move, from the sold sign to the first takeaway on the floor. For a rustic look, the photo slate coaster brings natural stone to the coffee table.

For the home bar

New house, new bar. Engraved wooden beer mats with the house or family name and an "Est." year make a fun first-night gift. The photo engraved wooden coaster could carry a photo of the front door.

What to write

Short and simple usually looks best on a small surface.

• The family surname with "Est." and the year
• The house name or street name
• "Home Sweet Home" or "Our First Home"
• The date they got the keys

If you don't know their new address details well, keep it simple with surnames and the year. Moving can be stressful, so a gift that marks the start of something new means a lot. For something to display, a photo slate with a picture of the new house makes a lovely keepsake. Engaged or just married too? See our wedding gifts.