Selecting an appropriate housewarming gift can be difficult.
You don't want to pick something that is the wrong color or style for the new home.
Here are a few interior designer approved gift ideas to consider when shopping for someone else's home.
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Coffee Table Book
A large scale hard back book with beautiful photos is almost always appreciated.
Select a subject that would interest the gift receiver, else a travel themed book is good for most anyone.
Make sure to include a gift receipt in case they already own the book.
Monogrammed Towel
A monogrammed guest hand towel #ad complements most decor.
When giving as a gift, select one in a neutral color with the monogramming in either a darker neutral color or a color that complements the recipient's guest bathroom.
The monogram font should be traditional if the bathroom is traditional or modern if the bathroom is modern.
You might want to ask your friend or family member to show you a few photos of their new home for inspiration.
Candle
Candles #ad are appreciated by most people. When gifting a candle, select one in a neutral color, such as white or cream, to complement most home decor.
Purchase a candle with a pleasant scent that is not too strong.
Candles with a fruit or spice scent are great for a kitchen while candles with a floral scent are great for a bathroom or bedroom.
Plants or Flowers
Almost everyone loves fresh flowers or a potted plant.
Fresh flowers are lovely for about a week, but a potted plant #ad may last for years.
Consider gifting a potted plant that can later be planted in the recipient's garden.
Picture Frame
A small easel picture frame is a nice gift, especially with a personal picture, artwork, or note inside.
Once again, select a picture frame #ad that is not too plain but not too fancy to blend into many different styles of homes.
Filled Glass Canister
Glass canisters can be used to store many different items within a home, such as rice in the kitchen or cotton balls in the bathroom.
Consider giving a gift of a glass canister #ad with something else inside, such as inspirational notes, candy, cookies, coffee, or whatever else you think the recipient might like.
An acrylic or stainless steel canister is also a nice gesture.
Decorating Magazine
Consider giving a decorating magazine #ad subscription as a gift.
Make sure to order your recipient a magazine that is appropriate for their decorating style.
Do not get them a country decorating magazine if they have a modern home.
Gift Card
When in doubt, give them a gift card to a large store located near their new home that has whatever they may need.
Don't get a gift card to a specialty high end boutique where they may not shop and may be inconvenient for them to visit.
Consider giving a gift card to a large department store, general merchandise store, home improvement store, or bed and bath store.
