Moving into a brand-new home is an exciting time of opportunity and fresh beginnings, yet it can be a little overwhelming, particularly for families who are adapting to new surroundings with children. If you know a family who have recently moved, or are about to, a thoughtful housewarming gift can help them to ease the transition and begin the process of making a new space feel like home, especially if they’re first-time buyers. 

Here are 10 ideal new home gift ideas for families that are certain to be appreciated, and fondly remembered, long after they’ve collected their house keys.

New home gift ideas for families

1. A tempting treat hamper

A beautifully presented hamper filled with delicious snacks and treats is a classic housewarming gift idea for good reason. Include some easy-to-share goodies like biscuits or chocolates to please the younger family members, plus a bottle of wine or fizz for the grown-ups – a perfect win for those hectic first days in their new home.

2. A boredom-busting board game

Even the smoothest of house moves can raise a little family tension, so gifting a classic boardgame or something new to learn together is a great way for the family to collectively unwind – or buy the parents some time to unpack boxes in peace.

3. Custom family artwork

Moving home can be a sentimental process, especially for families who are leaving memories behind in their previous home, or buying a home for the first time. A bespoke piece of artwork to celebrate their new home, or fondly remember their old one is certain to be appreciated; there are many talented independent artists who can create a unique gift, whether that’s a home illustration, a watercolour image of the family, or a print of a poem or phrase the family will love.

4. A hot drinks making kit

Every successful house move is fuelled by hot, comforting drinks, and a kit with ingredients for the family’s favourite beverages will go down a treat. For the adults, include some good strong coffee (or teabags if they prefer), and for the little ones, a few flavoured hot chocolate powders, plus marshmallows and sprinkles to add on top. The perfect finishing touch to this housewarming gift would be a new mug for each member of the household.

5. A low-maintenance houseplant

While there’ll be plenty of life in a new family home, a houseplant can bring a fresh natural touch to a space and liven it up before any decorating – which makes it a great present idea for a family moving into a new build home. Choosing something very easy to look after, like a spider or snake plant, can create a good collective goal for the family and introduce children to gardening and plant care.

6. A personalised welcome mat

Simple yet effective, a custom-made welcome mat with the family’s name on will make their home feel more personal and inviting every time they open the door, and – more importantly – help to keep their new home clean!

7. A family-friendly recipe book

Cooking is an activity that can really bring the whole family together, and a housewarming gift of a cookbook with simple family meal ideas is a practical purchase that can inspire collective cooking and eating in their new kitchen.

8. A DIY craft kit

After the stress of moving house, a family craft session could be just what’s needed to decompress and make something together for the new home. A great housewarming gift idea for a creative family would be a DIY craft kit, with all the components to decorate a ceramic plant pot, paint a bird feeder for the garden, or even make scented candles if the children are older. If the family are moving in time for Christmas, a selection of baubles for each member of the household to paint will give them the opportunity to make a unique memento of their new home milestone.

9. A café or restaurant gift card

A family that is relocating to a new area would certainly appreciate an excuse to get out and explore, making a gift card for a nearby café or restaurant a great new home present. Even if they aren’t moving too far, a gift card for one of their favourite local places will give them a reason to escape the unpacking chaos and spend quality time together.

10. A subscription box

Whether it’s a selection of exciting snacks, baking kits, or child-friendly activities, a subscription box gift for a family is a great way to bring repeated joy to a new home, helping to measure time across that first hectic year. For a family with a young baby, a meal kit or recipe box delivery would be warmly welcomed to take the pressure off having to juggle food shopping alongside setting up their space.

Any of these unique housewarming gifts will help families settle in as they begin to create new memories together. Whether it’s something practical, homely, or focused on bringing the family together, a carefully considered new home gift can help to make the moving process easier, and more enjoyable for everyone.

Visit the Bellway website to read more about buying a new build home, and the many fantastic reasons to buy new. Plus, read on with Your Nest to discover more unique new home gift ideas that people really want, and if you’re creating your own wishlist, the things you need when moving into your first home.