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Best housewarming gifts for your friends who just got their own place

Here are some housewarming gift ideas, in case you don’t know what to get

Stephanie Zheng

·Lifestyle Editor

Updated 8 July 2022 at 12:42 am·3-min read

luxury and very clean empty european kitchen housewarming gift — Which kitchen appliances or kitchenware is perfect for a housewarming gift? (Photo: Gettyimages)

Moving into your own house for the first time is a liberating and exciting process. Space costs money, even more so in land-limited Singapore. Subsequently, many of us have to balance costs versus wants when we budget for furniture and appliances for our homes.

Chances are, you or your friends might be unable to splurge on every single item under a roof and might be prioritising necessities. But the good thing is, the non-necessary items could be gifted by family and friends as housewarming presents. Don't want to receive more wine glasses than you need? Make a wishlist!

Call this a frivolous wishlist of a new homeowner, if you will! For those shopping for a housewarming party, you're also in the right place. Here are some housewarming gift ideas.

Kitchenware

This space-saving pot set also serve as serving dishes, something you might appreciate in a home with limited storage!

Tefal Ingenio Authentic 6pc Set

Made for small spaces and coming in multiple pastel shades, Bruno appliance are too cute not to have in any homes!

Bruno Official Store

Le Creuset dishes, pots and pans simply elevate any kitchen and dining table.

Le Creuset Official Store on Lazada

Macaroni and cheese in a Le Creuset dish — Food in cast iron pans and pots look better (Photo: Gettyimages)

I know I said no wine glasses, but these glasses can double up as serving ware for both wine and regular beverages!

Weighted Stemless Crystal Wine Glasses

Nice-To-Have appliance

This new and improved garment steamer from Tefal is not only handy and a space-saver, but also affordable!

Tefal All-in-One Ironing IXEO+ Garment Steamer QT1510

Coffee machines/peripherals

The greatest gift of all: coffee all day, every day.

Nespresso Official Store on Amazon

For the coffee connoisseur who likes his/her coffee in a fancier package.

SMEG Drip Filter Coffee Machine

Home Decors

Departmental stores are tried-and-tested ways to get a home furnished!

Robinsons Home Goods

Shop home decors on Robinsons! (Photo: Robinsons)

Another beloved departmental store with options not seen anywhere else is Tangs, and yes, they're online too.

Shop all Tangs homeware here

Roll in the auspicious tidings with this silver wealth bowl.

Royal Selangor Wealth Bowl Collection Pewter Wealth Bowl Gift

Emergencies equipment

Often overlooked, your friend or yourself will appreciate the reminder.

Hercules Powder Fire Extinguisher (5 Year Warranty)

Always good to be prepared!

Alcare First Aid Kit For Home Use No.8 Family Plus - By Alcare Pharma

Massage appliance

If you're willing to splurge, this is the most affordable massage chair in the market which can double up as a seat, and even folds down for storage.

OTO Massage Chair Vanda

For the ballers.

uDivine Mini Massage Sofa

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