Entryway of a new apartment with moving boxes, a potted olive tree and khaki lined clogs by the door

Housewarming gift ideas: useful, pretty and cosy

A friend is moving in, you're invited to the housewarming, and the question arises: what to bring? A bottle is nice, but a gift that accompanies the first months in the new home is even better. Here are our ideas, sorted by use.

In short

Favour gifts that are useful from the very first days.
Stick to neutral tones to match any decor.
"Comfort" gifts are always welcome.

To decorate

An easy plant: olive tree, pothos, snake plant, which cope well with a new start.
A ceramic vase and a seasonal bouquet.
A candle with soft, woody or floral notes.

For comfort

A chunky-knit blanket, always useful on a new sofa.
Home linens: soft towels, linen bedding.
A pair of slippers or clogs: in a new home, floors are often cold and there are no rugs yet. A lined clog like the Bormio, with its treaded sole, is also handy for trips to the cellar or the bins.

For the entryway

In a new home, the entryway is often the last place to be set up. A nice basket for shoes, a bench or a natural-fibre doormat are very practical gifts. And if your friends usually take their shoes off, a pair of slippers for them, or for guests, is an original touch. Read also: taking your shoes off at home.

Pair of khaki vegan suede Bormio lined clogs, three-quarter view, white faux-fur lining visible

For the first meal

A nice tea towel and a wooden chopping board.
A hamper of local produce.
A book of simple recipes.

A gift for two

For a couple moving in, two matching pairs of clogs or slippers make an original gift. With Build your own bundle, you choose two pairs, each in its own size and colour, for a gentler price than buying them individually.

Frequently asked questions

What budget for a housewarming gift?

There's no rule, but between €20 and €50 you can already find very nice, useful gifts.

How do I find out the size to give slippers?

Discreetly ask someone close to them or look at a pair they wear often. If in doubt, one size up is often the safest choice, and size exchanges are free for 60 days.