Unique Housewarming Gifts - 12 Affordable Ideas When You Just Don't Know What to Get

So your friends just bought a house... and you are invited over to see it... and you simply don't know what to get.  They always seem to have everything, but you don't want to show up empty handed.

A bottle of wine or a drink they enjoy is always welcome but you want to get something a bit more unique, since this is a big step in their lives.  So what do you get?  Check out the 12 ideas below:

 This Whiskey Decanter, is definitely something different and if they enjoy spirits, this would be a great idea.  It is not just for whiskey but for any liquor, juice and iced tea for example.  Just click the link and check it out.  Pretty cool looking.  Hand blown glass with a globe design that comes with the 2 glass tumblers and the mahogany tray.


This Unicorn wine holder is definitely a unique housewarming gift idea.  If your friends enjoy wine, you could get a nice bottle of wine and this holder.  It would add flair and character.

This Legend of Zelda Ocarina is an instrument of relaxation. If they like to make their own music, this comes with a book and is fun to learn. This is a very popular gift, and would make a fun gift and is under 20 bucks. This taco holder is a fun idea. If you friends have kids, and love tacos, this is something different and is also under 20 bucks. Makes serving tacos much easier and less messy. This way they don't fall over on a plate. Great idea actually! Electric Glass Kettle. If they don't have a kettle or it is time to replace it, this glass one lets them see if the water is boiling and has a LED light to let them know the temperature. Boils quickly and is cordless when you take it off the base so you can take the kettle to the table for your tea or oatmeal. Aromatherapy Essential Oil Diffuser. This is a portable ultrasonic cool air mist humidifier too. It has 7 color LED lights and waterless. It fills their space with a lovey fragrance and totally lift the mood or create calm. Which is a great idea if they have just undergone the stress of moving. Octopus 3D pink mugs. When in doubt for gifts, give them something useful and something that will make them smile or chuckle. These are really cute. Perfect for any sea creature fans. Stainless Steel Salt and Pepper Shakers. This are a very sleek, chic and elegant gift. They pretty much fit with any decor and are a totally useful gift idea. Turquoise Bread Bin. If your friends like the retro look which is super in style right now, you can purchase accessories for the kitchen in just that style. Bread bins and boxes have made a comeback as they are the perfect way to keep bread fresh and look pretty cool on the counter or table. You can get them in different colors if you prefer red or some other retro color. Just click the link to see more. Tosca Cutting Board and Knife Stand. This will house everything in one spot. A place for the sharp knives and a vertical way to store cutting boards. So that when it is time to chop anything from steak to bread it is all in one spot. It is white and will fit in most kitchens. Crystal Wine Decanter. Most wine lovers know that wine tastes best when it has been allowed to breathe rather than pour right from the bottle. This beautiful crystal one will look awesome on the table and would make a great gift to go along with that bottle of wine you are taking over. Fits a 750ml standard sized bottle of wine. Of course you need to drink it all once it has been decanted! Metal Wine Rack. This one has HOME right on the front of it and it hangs on the wall for the perfect storage place for wine bottles, glasses and cork storage. By the way there are tons of things you can make from all those wine corks. Click here to see some ideas. This gift comes with 4 long stemmed wine glasses. A wine lover would always find a spot on the wall for this gift. It is handsome and chic and would fit any decor.

Housewarming Gift Basket Ideas - DIY

If you prefer to make something yourself and the budget is tight, here is another idea.  Head to the Dollar Tree and get a few kitchen things in a theme.  If they love Italian food for example, then get a colander and a spaghetti fork from the Dollar store and then head to the grocery store for some pasta, sauce etc and fill the colander.

You could find other food themes.

Laundry Gift Basket Ideas - DIY

If you friends or family have literally just moved in, finding the day to day items in the boxes can be difficult and stressful.  Head to the dollar tree or discount store and get a laundry basket and fill with things like toilet paper, paper towels, some tea towels, dish soap, a couple of mugs and maybe some coffee, tea, sugar etc, to make the next few days easier!

Unique housewarming Gift Ideas

You don't have to spend a lot.  Just try to put yourself in their shoes as to want they could use literally right now.  If you know them well then getting useful things should be easier, but if you want something unique, click on any of the ideas above to shop online with Amazon.

Personally I find online to be the best place to find unique items or to get some ideas.  They ship fast and are fun to shop for.  The prices are right too.  As anyone who reads my blog knows, I try to find the easiest and budget friendly ways to do things in life.