A new home is an exciting new chapter in people’s lives and deserves to be celebrated, and what better way to do that than by buying the new homeowners a thoughtful, practical gift that they can use in their new place? Practical gifts are wonderful because they are useful and also show that there was a lot of thought that went into buying them. There are so many practical gift ideas out there, so it’ll be easy to find something to make that perfect housewarming gift!

If you’d like to give the new homeowner a handmade gift, consider the works of Wandering Wattle Ceramics. All of their products are lovingly handcrafted in North Queensland.

This beautiful serving tray is made from a warm speckle clay with a white speckle glaze and would make a wonderful practical housewarming gift! 

If the person/people you’re buying for prefer an earthy and rustic aesthetic, you should check out the pieces made by local artisan Melissa Lellouche.

This Charcoal Dinner Set is as practical as it is beautiful and would make a great addition to any kitchen in any home. The three-piece dinner set consists of a dinner plate, entree plate, and a soup bowl, all with an attractive charcoal finish. 

No new home is complete without a couple sets of coasters, and DEB OLOUGHLIN ART has some sets that are colourful and unique. 

“Zest” is a set of four wooden cork-backed coasters that feature a professional print of the artisan’s resin art on the top. They are as perfect for wine glasses as they are for hot mugs of coffee and tea. 

Handmade in a home studio on Sydney’s North Beaches are the vibrant and energetic tea towels made by Coffee Towels. 

The towels feature hand-painted designs that have been printed on certified organic cotton towels. The towels have a hang tag, are machine washable and should be hung to dry. Their unique designs will make them a fun focal point in the kitchen!

Chopping boards are always useful in a new home, which means that the works of Blackheart Tasmania would make a great choice!

The Tasmanian Oak Whale Tail Board  is handmade in Hobart from Tasmanian oak and features a charming whale tail handle. It has been finished with food safe mineral oil and wax and can be used as a chopping board or a cheese board. 

Edible gifts are a different kind of practical and are equally great as housewarming gift ideas. Belicious foods has all kinds of things that fall under this category!

Their Belicious Hot Sauce Trio will be appreciated by anyone who loves a bit (or more) of heat in their food. The pack contains Piri-Piri (featuring genuine Portuguese flavour), Habanerry (hot and sweet sticky barbecue style sauce), and Jala Piri (Mexican flavoured Jalapeno Sauce featuring lime and coriander). 

Coffee aficionados will welcome anything that lets them enjoy their favorite beverage, and Bearded Brewer Coffee has just the thing!

The Coldbrew Gift Box contains everything needed to make coldbrew coffee at home, including a 600 ml french press, 1 seasonal cold brew coffee, and a cold brew flask. (All coffee is shipped as whole beans, so be sure to leave a note if you want the coffee to be pre-ground!)

Practical Ways to Celebrate a New Home 

There are so many great practical gift ideas that it can be hard to settle on just one. No matter what you pick, the gift will be appreciated for both its usefulness and the thought behind it.