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Housewarming gifts

When friends or family members move into a new home, it is thoughtful to surprise them with an original housewarming gift. Perhaps the new homeowners are throwing a housewarming party, and you don’t want to arrive empty-handed. If you are the one choosing the most meaningful present for their new place, and you need housewarming gift ideas, StoryTiles has a collection of lasting home gifts designed to make every new space feel special. Choose a beautiful tile for your friend, sister, brother or another family member. A tile is a lasting keepsake that will always have a place in their living space. Be inspired by our range and pick the most perfect housewarming gift for their new chapter. Not sure which design they would love? Then give a gift card so the new homeowners can choose a tile for their new pad themselves.

What should a housewarming gift be like?

If you need inspiration and are looking for original housewarming gift ideas, it helps to think first about what kind of gift makes someone feel at home. A housewarming gift should add warmth, style and a sense of belonging to the new home. Many people opt for something practical, such as scented candles, vases, glassware, serving bowls, photo frames or even a bottle of wine or champagne. But if you want to give something that holds emotional value, a lasting object such as a tile is a meaningful choice. Life continues in a new house, birthdays, dinners, shared memories, so a tile for every milestone becomes a beautiful tradition.

What to give for a new home?

What will you bring to a housewarming party? You don’t want to walk into the party without a thoughtful present. The best housewarming gifts are personal, meaningful and preferably designed to last. With one of the tiles from the StoryTiles collection, you arrive with a surprise that stands out. Some tiles can be personalised with the house number and family name baked onto them. StoryTiles also offers a handy hanging plate for house number tiles, making it easy to hang your house number tile! There are also tiles designed especially for housewarming parties or celebrations, featuring confetti, a cheerful front door or a house key. And there are tiles that are more general in nature, designed to convey congratulations, featuring a lush bouquet of flowers or a bicycle basket full of flowers.

A unique housewarming gift

You often want to give the most unique and thoughtful housewarming gift, something that shows you really spent time finding the right present for the new homeowners. A tile is one of the nicest new home gifts because it is permanent, durable and will always have a place in someone’s home. Need ideas? Explore our Gift Moments – New Home page and discover tiles that are ready to order, as well as designs you can personalise. You will find plenty of styles for every room and every kind of homeowner.

Personalised gift for a housewarming party

Typical housewarming gifts include flowers, bouquets, stylish homeware, scented candles, towels, kitchen utensils, a hamper, a bottle of wine, or even furniture if a group of friends give one big present. But if you want a gift that truly makes the recipient happy, choose a personalised tile. You can have a house number baked onto it, along with the names of the residents or even street name or year. Some tiles allow you to add your own text on a nameplate next to the door. A gift with someone’s own name on it is always a beautiful surprise. In addition to new home gifts, StoryTiles also makes tiles for other moments in life: births, farewells, congratulations and more.

Practical housewarming gift

If you want to congratulate a family member or friend on their new home, it may feel safe to choose something practical, maybe a vase, a set of cushion covers, a luxury candle, coasters, glassware, or something useful for the kitchen or bathroom. These are all good ideas, but they are not always the most original. After a while, people forget who gave them, and the feeling behind the gift fades. Especially for your best friend or someone you love, a personalised tile remains meaningful. And with so many designs, there is always something that suits their style and space. Besides New Home tiles, you will also discover Anniversary tiles, Graduation tiles and more. StoryTiles also offers accessories for framing tiles or placing them on holders. With a tile, you never have to arrive empty-handed again.

Symbolic gift for a new home

A symbolic housewarming present has a deeper meaning. It brings good wishes, protection, joy and a sense of belonging to the new place. A tile is a tangible reminder of this important chapter. If you have chosen a meaningful tile to congratulate the new homeowners, you surprise them with something lasting. Perhaps they already have a StoryTiles collection and can now add another design. Every tile has a unique title, which can also hold symbolic value, for example: “Where there's love”, “My home is your home”, “The little bird welcomes you” or “Home sweet home”.

Gift for moving in together

Moving in together is a milestone in a shared life, and that step deserves a special present. A tile marks the moment and ensures it will never be forgotten. So if the couple is throwing a party for their first home, make sure your gift is the one that stands out. You can even have the tile delivered directly to their letterbox, StoryTiles ships flat, well-packed parcels, including a card with your personal message. A thoughtful surprise, even when you cannot be there in person.

Giving a tile as a housewarming gift

All tiles are traditionally baked in the Netherlands at high temperatures, making them heat and water resistant so the unique artwork lasts a lifetime. StoryTiles are ceramic tiles available in two sizes: 10×10 cm and 13×13 cm. Some designs are also available as mini magnets or larger tile panels for wall installations. Whether you bring the tile to the housewarming party yourself or send it by post, it will make the recipient smile. True tile enthusiasts create a styling spot in their home, with flowers, candles, a vase or other decorative accessories next to the tile. A tile is more than a housewarming gift.