If someone has recently bought a new home for themselves, then it’s the perfect time to get them something both thoughtful and practical for their house this Christmas. Not to mention the fact that if someone has purchased a home recently, their budget may be limited as a lot is probably going towards renovation and moving. That is why it’s really important that you give a present that is functional, something they can really use in their new home.
Anything from stress-reducing spa packages to home essentials would make the ideal gift for first-time homeowners. Here at House Sales Direct, we have complied a list of Christmas gift ideas which will put a smile on their faces and at the same time will be put into use as well.
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Engraved Cutting Board
If the homeowners are people who love cooking and spending time in the kitchen, a spare cutting board is always welcome. It’s the perfect gift because it combines the functional with the personal and thoughtful. Having their initials engraved makes this present really meaningful and one that they will cherish forever. For all we know, they may even keep it as a decorative piece on their kitchen tops.
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Free-Flowing Wine Rack
Every host or hostess needs a free-flowing wine rack for their home. Not only is it an amazing décor by displaying the wine collection, but it’s also a very practical way to store your wines within a hand’s reach. Giving new homeowners something which they didn’t even know that they needed is always a great surprise and you will be certain that if you even bring a nice bottle of wine, they will have the perfect place to store it.
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New Home Christmas Ornament
Something slightly more on the thoughtful side rather than functional one is the Christmas ornament for their tree. People love handing these for occasions such as spending Christmas in a new home, baby’s first Christmas and so on. There are many places where you can get customizable ornaments so what are you waiting for? They will have this sentimental ornament for years to come, remembering both their humble beginnings and their good friends who have gifted this to them.
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Bartender Set
If the new homeowners are looking forward to hosting many gatherings and parties at their new house, they will definitely make use of a good bartender set. Alternatively, if you know that they enjoy the occasional cocktail, then this would make the ideal gift for them. Getting them the complete set with a mixing spoon, strainer, pourers, jigger and shaker will be the present they never knew they needed in their lives.
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Doormat
Ensuring a warm welcome to their house, a doormat is the perfect item to have in front of your door so why not make it funny as well? Whether you think they would appreciate some sort of a joke or a more thoughtful writing with their family names, a spare doormat is always good to have. It depends on you how special you make it. You know they love something a lot (e.g., they are massive Friends fans), why not think about a joke around Central Perk coffeehouse?
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Terrarium
If your friends love plants and nature but either cannot have them due to pets/children or they are simply not very good at keeping plants alive, then gifting them a self-sustaining terrarium may be the ideal present for Christmas. Since the plants are in an enclosed environment, they tend to create their own ecosystem, which then requires little to no maintenance. Plus, they look absolutely gorgeous as decorative pieces!
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Fancy China Set of Plates
Almost every household has two sets of China plates – one for everyday use and one for special occasions. Perhaps since your friends have just moved in, they don’t yet have their fancy China set so if you think you know them well and can predict what they will like, then why not go for that as a Christmas present? What’s more, they may even want to use them during the holidays and show them off to family and friends too.
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Spa Package
Purchasing a new home and moving into it can certainly be a very stressful period if you consider all the documentation and legal part of it as well as the physical exhaustion of the move. Perhaps what the new homeowners really need is a break. Whether that is a spa retreat for two to get away from all their responsibilities for a few days or something simpler such as a wellness package with all sorts of masks, bath bombs, essential oils etc, you will be giving them the gift of much needed relaxation.
No matter what you choose to give to the new homeowners, make sure you make it just the right amount of special, thoughtful and functional.
This article was written by an online estate agent House Sales Direct. If you wish to sell house fast and for free, then head over to the House Sales Direct website for more property related information and enquiries.
