New home gifts for people who have everything
A new home has bare walls and not enough boxes unpacked. The best housewarming gift fills a wall, takes no space in a drawer, and tells the owner something about you.
Why a print works
A housewarming gift should be something they can use immediately. A print gives them a finished wall on the first weekend, and it is easy to wrap and carry.
For the hallway
A Literary Map of Britain is a good first piece in a hallway: it is a map of the books, and it is a conversation starter for any guest who walks in.
For the kitchen
Mrs Beeton's Kitchen is a Victorian larder on the wall, for the cook who is about to fill a new kitchen.
For the dog person
If the new house comes with a dog, Beauty Without Vanity can be personalised with the dog's name and years.
What to skip
Skip anything very large, very scented, or very colourful. People moving in have not decided on their colours yet, and cream-bordered prints go with most of them.
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Questions
- What is a good housewarming gift?
- Something that lasts and fits any room: a framed print, a good plant, or a quality kitchen item.
- Is a framed print a good new home gift?
- Yes. Choose a black or oak frame, which goes with most decor, and it arrives ready to hang.