8 housewarming gift ideas from Myloview

Choosing your contribution to a friend's new flat may for some of you seem easy. You can buy wine glasses, a set of teacups, spice jars, a fruit bowl – these are all housewarming classics. However, it very often turns out that the host already has the previously mentioned items or that you've bought the same thing as another guest.  Surplus dishes only take up space and are completely unnecessary. If you go further down the list of common housewarming gifts, you'll see things like salt and pepper shakers, a set of scented candles, or an apron and an oven mitt. But let's be honest though, how many of you use an apron while cooking? And what if the candle scent turns out to be more irritating than relaxing? If you have trouble deciding what to buy, check out our special collection of seven unique housewarming gift ideas that we've compiled especially for this occasion.

A hanger to hang on to

House and car keys have the annoying tendency to easily get misplaced. They often disappear right when you need to leave, especially if you're in a hurry. Sometimes they turn up in the pocket of your jacket, other times you locate them at the bottom of your purse, but in some rare cases… you can't find them anywhere and you miss your train or have to cancel an important meeting. Our first housewarming gift idea is an eye-catching key hanger for the hallway. This practical item can also become a great decorative element. It can say "keys" in a stylish font or feature images of animals, funny clouds, or perhaps vintage cars. Some key hangers also include a small, practical shelf, where you can put your wallet or documents.

Nautical-style key hanger

A poster for self-discovery

Sometimes the best housewarming gifts are purely decorative. However, instead of strange knick-knacks, this time we recommend a stunning poster. What should it depict? Well, it all depends on your friends' interests. It could feature some historical architecture or a frame from their favourite film. Alternatively, you may consider buying them a fashionable typographic poster. A motivational quote or a funny one-liner can make their room more interesting and cheer them up every day. Some notable options include "Life is pleasure. Enjoy it," "Collect moments not things," and "Everything starts with a dream." You can also consider the location of your friends' new house or flat. A poster depicting a map of the area could be a great addition to a modern arrangement.    

Black-and-white typographic poster – myloview.com

A wine rack on the level

When partying, it's important to stay level-headed but a glass of wine or two is nothing wrong. Our next housewarming gift idea is a designer wine rack, perfect for both flats and houses. A bottle of white, pink, or red wine is one of the most popular gifts for visiting friends. And wine has to be stored in a proper, horizontal position, so that it keeps the highest quality of taste. There are a lot of options to choose from. Some racks can be placed on a kitchen countertop, others look better on the floor, and some you can even hang on a wall. You can also add to that a practical set of accessories consisting of a corkscrew, a wine stopper, and a bottle sleeve.

Designer wine rack

A green roommate to clear the air

This next idea is great for any interior and decorative style. It's perhaps the most universal housewarming gift ever. Beautiful potted plants are more than just eye-catching decorations. They bring you closer to nature even if you live in the middle of a big city. What's more, plants are also natural air cleansers, which improve the quality of the air one breathes. Choosing a particular species depends largely on your friends' preferences. However, if you wish to follow the most recent trends, the most popular potted plants currently are ferns, rubber plants, snake plants, and Swiss cheese plants.

Potted plants

Pablo v. Vincent – which do you choose?

When searching for the most timeless, beautiful, and always fashionable items, we came to the conclusion that art is always the answer. Famous, recognisable masterpieces never cease to amaze and they are worth more and more with each passing year. And although you might not be able to spend millions on an authentic Picasso, van Gogh, or Monet, you can always go for a beautiful canvas print of the painting that won't cost nearly as much. Choose an artist whose work your friends enjoy the most and get them a regular or elegantly framed canvas print.

Vincent van Gogh Sunflowers painting

A coffee maker better than a barista

It's hard to imagine a morning without coffee and many of us cannot leave home before drinking a cup of the energising beverage. In order to enjoy an aromatic espresso you don't necessarily need a professional coffee machine or the skills of an experienced barista. This next housewarming gift will let your friends enjoy delicious coffee anytime they want. We're talking, of course, about the often unappreciated stovetop coffee maker. Since all models work more or less the same, let's focus first and foremost on original colours and designs. A neon hue or maybe faux terrazzo – why not? And you can always add a milk frother to make your gift even more special.

Make their bed so they can lie in it

Our final gift idea are bed sheets. Sure, everyone has a few sets at the ready but when you start a life in a new house or apartment, it's always nice to lie down in a completely new bed and snuggle in fresh sheets with beautiful design or unique colour. If you're looking for a gift for a couple, we recommend a funny design saying Her side and His side or Mr. Right and Mrs. Always Right. And if you need a gift for a single person, consider bed sheets featuring the fashionable Living Coral colour or the stunning Liquid Marble pattern.

That concludes our collection of the most interesting ideas for original housewarming gifts and this is where our job ends. The rest is up to you!