It’s always cause for celebration when someone moves into a new home, and more often than not such an occasion leads to a housewarming party. Housewarming gifts can be pretty much anything you think might be needed or wanted for the home, and it doesn’t always have to be practical! Something handmade is always a great idea, and even better if it’s been made by someone local. Decor is what makes a house into a home, and that’s why it’s so important that the decor chosen represents the people who are living there. Some people might prefer bright colors and bold shapes while others might prefer subtle touches of decoration. Decor is such a broad category that there’s sure to be something that would make a thoughtful housewarming gift!

Melbourne based homeware store cmentive has a lot of decor options that will meld well with any kind of home decor style. 

Their versatile Concrete Marble Trinket Tray can be used in any number of ways: a jewellery holder, a perfume display, a candle holder, or a place to keep your keys. Available in four different colours, this tray would make a lovely housewarming gift idea. 

If the person you’re buying for has a love for houseplants and enjoys displaying them in different ways, Melbourne based designer Fab Signature has just the thing!

Made from camphor laurel timber, these plant propagators also function as beautiful pieces of wall decor. Their unique, contemporary design will look amazing no matter where they are displayed and they can be used to propagate your favourite plants or serve as a permanent display for dried floral arrangements. 

If you’re looking for some bespoke homewares, look no further than her Indigo’s shop! All of their wares are handmade in Australia using Indian artisan hand block-printed textiles. 

No home is complete without a set of lovely placemats, and this placemat set of 4 are made of ethically sourced textiles from India and backed in dark indigo denim for extra sturdiness. 

If you’d like to buy the lucky new homeowners some wall art, consider the colourful works of Amy O’Donnel. This Hunter Valley based artist creates pieces full of quirky organic patterns and shapes. 

“Wildflower Shower” is available as a fine art print on paper or canvas and will provide a lively, vibrant focal point no matter where in the home it is displayed. 

If the individuals you are buying for are more into abstract art, the high quality pieces of Carmel Reilly might be just the thing. 

“Whisper” is an original abstract painting done with high quality acrylic paint on stretched canvas and will be a breathtaking addition to any new home.  

Fine art pieces in miniature can be just as captivating as larger pieces, as evidenced by the works of Tasmanian-based  Studio Keturah.

The Original Miniature Bronze Framed Landscape Watercolour painting is sealed and signed by the artists and comes with the customized handmade bronze frame.  

Celebrating a New Home with Heartfelt Gifts of Decor

A decor gift, chosen with love and thoughtfulness, can be the perfect thing to give someone who has just moved into a new home. Whether it’s a piece of artwork or a lovely little trinket, it will add a bit of cheer and warmth into the new house.