What Is the Perfect Housewarming Gift for New Homeowners? Top 8 Housewarming Gift Ideas Exclusively From Southshore Fine Linens

Buying a home is a big deal. It’s something that should be acknowledged and celebrated with those close to us. Unfortunately, it’s not always easy to come up with a thoughtful housewarming gift for new homeowners. You may not know what they want or need for the new house, and a gift card is a little tacky and just adds another chore for someone who may still be in the process of moving. So you’re left drawing a blank for gift ideas, and that housewarming party begins sneaking up on you.

Luckily, Southshore Fine Linens has some great ideas ready for you. 

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What Is a Good Housewarming Gift?

When it comes to housewarming gifts, you could always go with a tried-and-true gift of a bottle of champagne to toast the new home. But, generally speaking, housewarming gifts should be a little more thoughtful than that. Ideally, you want to find something that helps the new house feel like a home.

According to Dr. Krockow’s 2023 Psychology Today article, luxury items (such as fine linens) make some of the best gifts because people are less likely to justify buying these types of items for themselves due to something she refers to as a “moral tax” (the guilt we feel for spending money on ourselves).

Keep reading for the best housewarming gifts Southshore Fine Linens has to offer. 

Check out These Eight Luxury Housewarming Gift Ideas

1. A Useful Housewarming Gift — A Duvet Cover That Perfectly Matches Their Style

Duvets offer a versatile bedding option both in comfort and style that anyone can enjoy. While the ultimate purpose of a bed is to be cozy and conducive to a good night’s sleep, this doesn’t mean it shouldn’t have style and versatility. The bed tends to be the focal point of the bedroom, so it should portray comfort and elegance while being easy to change up for those who may get bored with one design easily. Here is where duvet covers reign supreme.

Even if they already have a duvet cover, giving them another style option can be a great way to keep their new home feeling fresh and give them an easy way to change up the look of a bedroom. Whether you’re looking for a simple and soft design or a bold statement piece, you can find something perfect for any new abode.

2. Anyone Can Use an Extra Pair of Luxury Sheets

Having been saving for that down payment on the house, they may not have upgraded their sheets in a while. And even if they have, let’s be honest — having to change and wash the sheets all in one day is exhausting. Getting the practical housewarming gift of an extra pair of sheets could be the very thing to decrease stress and add an extra level of comfort to a new house. These sheet sets from Southshore Fine Linens are extremely soft and come in many styles. Some come with deep pockets to fit most mattresses and hold the fitted sheet snuggly to the mattress.

Bonus tip: Dr. Kelvas (physician and chief medical advisor at Sleepline), who was interviewed by Forbes Health, recommends people choose sheets that “breathe” to avoid overheating while they sleep. Therefore, consider breathable fabrics such as bamboo, cotton, or linen when gifting a new set of sheets.

3. Gift Them the Peak Cozy Element to Any Room With a Luxurious Throw Blanket

Let’s be honest: everyone likes getting a soft new blanket to cuddle with. A soft and lush throw gives any room a welcoming and cozy vibe. Plus, a new homeowner may want to stash extra throw blankets in case anyone is ever cold in the living room or sitting on the new deck. From the acrylic blanket and throw pillow cover set to the Sherpa-fleece oversized reversible throw or the Ashmore cotton throw with colors ranging from bold to neutral and ultra-soft material, there are throw blankets anyone would love at an affordable price.

4. Get the Ultimate Cozy and Warm Bedding To Make a New Place Feel Like Home

For cold sleepers or those who enjoy extra warmth during colder months, the perfect luxury housewarming gift for couples may just be one of these supremely soft, cozy, and stylish down alternative comforters. With multiple patterns, colors, styles, and sizes, you can find the perfect bed topper for even the pickiest new homeowner.

Bonus tip: When picking a comforter design, be mindful of shapes within the design. According to Dr. Sally Augustin (environmental/design psychologist), who was interviewed by the American Psychological Association (APA), shapes in design can have a psychological effect on people. She recommends curvy lines for a relaxing effect, which would be ideal for a bedroom’s feel.

5. A New Space Calls for Updated Decorative Pillows

Whether it’s a set of his-and-hers pillow shams, festive throw pillows for the couch, or quilted throw pillows for the new guest room, adding to or updating a new home’s aesthetic can be a welcome luxury. With various materials, sizes, and styles, there are decorative pillows for any new homeowner’s desired look.

6. Clipped Jacquard Bedding for the Trendy Friend

Regardless of whether it’s a comforter or a duvet cover, the addition of a clipped jacquard bedding set will add a stylish element to any new bedroom. The design of clipped jacquard adds elegance while maintaining that cozy and casual feel needed to relax and unwind at the end of the day. Clipped jacquard allows for a comforter/duvet that is sturdy, comfortable, and can add a stylish aspect to any bedroom. With a variety of colors and patterns, clipped jacquard is a fantastic option for a cool modern design or simply to add a bold statement piece (and color, if you wish) to a bedroom.

Bonus tip: According to Dr. Augustin (the environmental/design psychologist who was interviewed by the APA), light colors with “a lot of white mixed in” tend to be associated with relaxation. So, for ultimate relaxing vibes, consider a clipped jacquard bedding set in light, soothing colors and tones.

7. Gift the New Homeowners a Jump Start on Their Holiday Décor

There are a lot of expenses when buying a new home, and often, a new home comes with extra space that most will want to decorate when the holidays arrive. Whether it’s this 6-piece holly jolly comforter set for a new guest room or this Christmas woodland throw pillow set to decorate the family room, adding to the holiday decorations can relieve some stress for new homeowners when the holiday season arrives.

8. For the Downsizer or Anyone Owning a Daybed — Consider a New Daybed Set

Whether the person you’re getting a housewarming gift for has downsized to a daybed or has a daybed for house guests, getting them an extra set of daybed covers may just be the extra style their new place needs. For smaller living spaces, style and functionality tend to be even more important since your eyes have less to look at. So, incorporating their style and giving them extra options is going to be even more important.

For daybeds that serve as a dual-purpose piece for guests, the elegance and design of the pillows and bed topper can make or break the welcoming vibe they’re (likely) going for. With these 6-piece daybed sets, you can add style and function, all while getting a comfortable and soft set that includes the day cover, three pillow shams, a bed skirt, and a decorative neck pillow. Cost-effective, elegant, and super cozy — what’s not to love?

Find a Gift Everyone Will Love

Whether you want to give practical housewarming gifts such as a new pair of luxury sheets or something a bit more fun, like a bold-colored clipped jacquard bedding set, you can find something any new homeowner will love at Southshore Fine Linens.

Are you still looking for that perfect gift? Browse Southshore Fine Linens' collection for sales, new arrivals, or a specific gift you have in mind. 

Sources:

Krockow, E. (2023). What's the Perfect Gift?Lovering, C. (2024). How Your Bedding Can Affect Your Sleep.
Speaking of Psychology: The psychology of design, with Sally Augustin, PhD. (2019).