The best housewarming gift ideas for each of your friends

You never show up to a friend’s house empty-handed, especially if they’re having a housewarming party!

A housewarming party is a significant event for the homeowner, and gifting something beautiful and practical is the best way to mark this milestone. Finding the perfect gift that looks nice and won’t collect dust… yeah, that’s the challenge. To help you out, we’ve categorised friends and selected special items just for them. Now all you have to do is click “Add to cart”.

Is your friend the kind of person to weigh their espresso shot as it pours out of the machine, or do they appreciate a cozy, relaxed environment? Or maybe they love surprising their guests with expertly made cocktails or elaborate recipes? Are they the kind of person who always smells great? No matter what friend archetype your buddy fits, the perfect housewarming gift is here on Stylight. Read on to discover the five friend archetypes and our selection of the best housewarming gifts for each of them.

Your coffee lover friend might or might not have a slight caffeine addiction, physically recoils when certain chain cafes are mentioned, and can be very particular about beans, roasts, and espresso pulls.

A new coffee-related gadget to geek out over is guaranteed to make their day: opt for a fancy coffee grinder or a specialty coffee maker of their choice—like a French press, a pour-over kit, or an espresso machine. Alternatively, a set of unique coffee mugs or insulated travel tumblers will also be greatly appreciated. Finally, if you can access a local speciality coffee roaster, a bag of high-quality coffee beans is a thoughtful option.

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Your wannabe-mixologist friend is obsessed with cocktail mixing tricks and unique flavour combinations and firmly believes a drink is the best way to celebrate or unwind after work. The ideal gift for them? There are plenty of options. A set of professional bartending tools—shaker, strainer, muddler, etc.—is excellent for letting them unleash their inner barman, while a set of customized or vintage glassware is as thoughtful as it is unique. Lastly, if you want to go big, a stylish bar cart or cocktail station will be a practical and striking addition to their kitchen and living areas.

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We all have that friend who strongly appreciates their downtime—and they’re probably a Taurus, by the way. This friend loves nothing more than a chill night in with good food, good company, and good vibes, so they’re sure to appreciate a housewarming gift that will make their space even cozier. Comfy loungewear and slippers, a fun board game to play with friends, a high-quality tea set, or a soft blanket or throw will be perfect additions to their safe haven.

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The foodie friend is the perfect host by nature, always eager to show off their new favourite recipe to their favourite people. And since they always pack some leftovers for you to take home, you should repay them with something just as nice!

A gourmet food basket with artisanal cheeses, chocolates, and other treats won’t last long in their house but will be greatly appreciated nonetheless. Alternatively, a high-end cooking gadget—like a spiraliser, sous-vide machine, a pasta maker—or kitchenware— like a good cast iron skillet, or a set of special Japanese knives—will not only allow your foodie friend to participate in their favourite hobby but can also make a stylish addition to their kitchen space.

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This friend is obsessed with #PerfumeTok and loves all things scented. Making sure that their home smells nice seems to be their life mission. Finding the perfect housewarming gift for them is easy: an essential oil kit and diffuser, handcrafted soaps and bath bombs, scented candles made from soy or beeswax, or even indoor plants or herb gardens for a fresh scent will do the trick. Now all you have to do is get their signature scent right!

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Original text: Zeinab Saidoun
Updated text and content: Emma Trimboli