GOOD HOUSEWARMING GIFT IDEAS UNDER $50

Heading to a housewarming party and need a nice (affordable) gift?

Here are a few of the best housewarming gift ideas for less than $50 (some are much less!)

Easy and DIY ideas that you can put your own spin on (customize with a card, wrapping, etc.)

FIRST APARTMENT HOUSEWARMING GIFTS UNDER $50

For the person moving into a new apartment, costs can seem overwhelming at first. Buying furniture, new appliances, TVs, linens…it can all add up and leave very little for decorating and “extras.”

A few good ideas for housewarming gifts:

Give a gift card to a decor shop (online) - The person can choose what they need and what fits their style

Bring a nice neutral colored throw for either a bed or the sofa (something in a light cream or beige can work almost anywhere). A fluffy throw (like this one) is almost always appreciated (tie it up with a large ribbon and attach a card - done!) A simple throw like this is a good option for guys.

A GOOD NEUTRAL BASKET

Use a reusable basket (like this one) to assemble items. The basket can then be used for storing items.

Assemble a small basket of inexpensive items for the kitchen (high-end wine opener, garlic press, tongs, spatulas). These are often things that newbie apartment owner may not have and really find they can use!

Bring a framed print - something like a simple abstract landscape is usually a good fit almost anywhere and if you don’t know what their tastes are for this, you can buy a gift card for a print or a book of prints and a set of frames. This is an instant asset to their new home and something they will be sure to need (especially if you know their budget is not allowing for extras like wall art).

A book of prints and a set of frames is an instant wall decor gift!

HOUSEWARMING GIFTS UNDER $50 | NEW HOMEOWNER

If someone is moving up to a house (out of an apartment), they will likely have more utensils (like kitchen items) already. There are other things they may really need, like items for the outside.

A few good ideas for the new homeowner:

Always a gift certificate to a home store (either like a Home Depot or a decor store) is always appreciated

GREAT GIFT FOR NEW HOMEOWNER

A garden hose or gardening supplies can be a super useful gift for the new homeowner!

If the person has a yard, they may need a great hose or gardening supplies - these type of things can be super handy when the new homeowner realized they not only need inside items, but items for the yard/garden, too!

Things like fancy ice crystal buckets and sets of bar tools might be nice gifts, but are they usable? Items like this tend to end up in a closet.

Instead, a basket (or small ice bucket) with a nice tequila, a few limes and a bag of organic tortilla chips might be something they will dig into immediately (or wine, crackers, cheese…).

BEER LOVER HOUSEWARMING GIFT

A galvanized steel beverage tub full of their favorite beer can also be a great ideas! These are the type of items that will get used (and quickly!)

CUSTOMIZED HOUSEWARMINBG GIFT

A framed print of an oil painting or watercolor of their new home can be a wonderful, personalized gift and something they will keep for years.

These are just a few ideas for usable and appreciated housewarming gifts under $50 for first apartment and new homeowners.