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Our top picks to suit any style and budget.
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Moving into a new home is always a big occasion – whether you’re moving out for the first time, moving in with a partner, found the dream home and have splurged out to buy a place – it’s always an opportunity to celebrate.

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And when our friends and family make the move, having a list of fail-proof housewarming gifts will always come in handy, which is why we have made this helpful guide full of covetable gifts.

Now we believe gifts should be at the intersection of useful, thoughtful and fun – which is why we have done the research and scoured the net to find our favourite gift ideas.

We’ve got coffee books and candles, textiles and artwork – no matter the style and no matter the budget, you’re sure to find something they’ll love.

So scroll on to read our top housewarming gifts to celebrate this momentous occasion!

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The best housewarming gifts for 2023

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Grado Acrylic base, $15 (usually $59) at RJ Living

An eye-catching addition to any room, it’s always thoughtful to give a nice piece of décor at a housewarming to add a personal touch to their home.

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Lumira Tuscan Fig candle, $72 (usually $80) at a-beauty

It may seem simple enough but a delicious candle will never go astray. Nothing feels better than finishing your unpacking and lighting a luxurious candle before heading to bed for the first night in your new home.

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Twinkling Tabletops Wavy taper candle set, $59 at THE ICONIC

The perfect centrepiece for their first dinner party in a new home, these wavy candles and a touch of whimsy to the décor and come in a range of colours.

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Miss April Towels Turkish cotton hand towel, $71.99 at Hardtofind

Hand loomed in Turkey and made from 100 per cent Turkish cotton, this stunning and colourful hand towel will brighten up a bathroom or kitchen – plus they make a great gift.

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Journey of Something Paint by numbers, $44 at THE ICONIC

Moving is stressful, and what better way to unwind than with a stunning paint-by-numbers that can be framed and hung up on the wall after?

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Lightly Memphis vase medium, $160 at RJ Living

We love our indoor plants, so they deserve to live in a pot as stylish and chic as the home they reside in. We love this baby blue sculptural moment from Lightly that can double as a vase.

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Reverence duet, $155 at Aesop

Soap is no longer boring or basic with this stunning and delicious scented duo from Australian luxury brand Aesop.

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Lumbar boucle pillow, $99 at Hommey

Boucle is the fabric du jour, and this bold version of a lumbar pillow has definitely caught our eye.

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Lottie & Liv Personalised couple’s heart serving board, $64.99 at Hardtofind

Everyone loves a cheeseboard and this personalised board from Lottie & Liv is a thoughtful gift to welcome your loved ones into their new home.

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Milo blanket knit kit, $290 at Cardigang

This is a fun gift for the crafty people in your life to knit their very own blanket for their new home! Don’t worry it comes with everything they’ll need and is considered a beginner knit (phew).

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We Met In Saigon fragrance diffuser, $54.95 at Glasshouse Fragrances

If your loved ones prefer not to burn candles, reed diffusers are a great alternative. They look great on a counter and radiate a range of delectable smells for any room.

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Mexico The Cookbook by Margarita Carrillo Arronte and Fiamma Piacentini, $55.50 (usually $74.95) at Booktopia

Coffee table books will always be a winner, offering a cookbook that is full of delicious recipes and looks stunning throughout the house is a great gift.

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Fazeek Wave flute glass set, $119 at David Jones

The perfect glasses to toast to their new home, these bold additions to the bar cart make a fun and whimsical housewarming gift.

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veuve-cliquot

Veuve Clicquot, $75 (usually $94) at First Choice

You’ve got the glasses so why not invest in a bottle of stunning champagne to complete the toast? Veuve is a cult bubble for a reason and will make the ideal gift.

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