36 Practical and Thoughtful Housewarming Gift Ideas For First Apartments

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Looking for the perfect housewarming gift for someone's first apartment? Check out our practical and thoughtful ideas for kitchen gadgets, home decor, and more!

How Is This Organized?

We'll break down the best housewarming gift ideas by room …

• living room

• bedroom

• kitchen

• bathroom

… and offer them in three classifications:

budget-friendly - smaller gift items — think candles, small plants, stirring spoons

affordable - slightly more expensive, but still reasonable — think picture frames, calendars, throw blankets

investment - investments for larger items — think air purifiers, crock pots, small furniture

I want to make reading this and picking items out as easy as possible for you! :)

Why Break Down These First Apartment Gifts By Room?

By offering ideas for each room - living room, bedroom, kitchen, and bathroom - it makes it easy to mix and match gifts so you aren't just getting a bunch of kitchen items or bathroom items.

This approach allows you to consider the needs and preferences of the recipient in each room of their new home.

👉 For example, maybe they already have a well-equipped kitchen, but their living room could use some cozy throw pillows or a new lamp.

By breaking down the gift ideas by room and offering options at different price points, you can tailor each gift to the recipient's needs and your budget.

Let’s Begin!!!

What Is The Best First Apartment Gift - For A Living Room?

Budget-Friendly Options:

8Pcs Coasters for Drinks-Absorbent Drink Coasters for Coffee Table,Minimalist Cotton Woven Coaster for Modern Home Decor,Boho Fall Decor Tabletop Protection for Kinds of Cups 4.3 Inches 8mm Thick

Mkono Macrame Decorative Cotton Rope Basket Boho Cute Woven Tassel Closet Storage Bins Organizer for Nursery,Baby Toys,Magazines, Potted Plants Cover,Living Room,Bedroom,Home Decor 11"x11",Small

Amagic Acrylic Flameless Candles, Battery Operated Candles, Flickering LED Pillar Candles with Remote Control and Timer, Yellow and Blue Glow, Set of 3

Affordable Options:

DEZANBO Twin Size Blanket for Bed: Soft Fleece Plush Sherpa - Fuzzy Fluffy Warm Cozy Lightweight 70x80 Inch Beige

Roku Express 4K+ | Roku Streaming Device 4K/HDR, Roku Voice Remote, Free & Live TV

LEJHOME Wood Bowl, Rustic Farmhouse Decorative Bowl with Wood Bead Garland, 10.6in Wooden Serving Dough Fruit Key Bowl for Tabletop Centerpiece Boho Home Decor

Investment Options:

LEVOIT Air Purifiers for Bedroom Home, 3-in-1 Filter Cleaner with Fragrance Sponge for Better Sleep, Filters Smoke, Allergies, Pet Dander, Odor, Dust, Office, Desktop, Portable, Core Mini, White

Bellacat Faux Olive Tree 6ft，Olive Trees Artificial Indoor with Natural Wood Trunk and Realistic Leaves and Fruits. 6 Feet(72in) Fake Olive Tree for Home House Office Décor.

Foldable 1000 Piece Wooden Jigsaw Puzzle Board | 30” X 24” Portable Puzzle Table | Patent Pending | 4 Colorful Trays for Sorting | Complete Puzzle Accessories for Adults and Kids

What Is The Best First Apartment Gift - For A Kitchen?

Budget-Friendly Options:

4 PCS 6.7 Inches Coffee Spoons, Stirring Spoons, Tea Spoons Long Handle, Gold Teaspoons, Gold Spoons, Ice Tea Spoons, Long Spoons for Stirring, Gold Espresso Spoons Stainless Steel

NLUS 2 Pack Kitchen Cooking Aprons, Adjustable Bib Soft Chef Apron with 2 Pockets for Men Women(Black/Brown Stripes)

Magnetic Measuring Spoons Set Stainless Steel with Leveler, Stackable Metal Tablespoon Measure Spoon for Baking, Cups and Spoon Set Kitchen Gadgets Apartment Essentials Fits in Spice Jars

Affordable Options:

Silicone Cooking Utensils Set, 43Pcs Non-Stick Heat Resistant Kitchen Utensils Spatula Set with Wooden Handle for Baking, Cooking, and Mixing, Best Kitchen Gadgets Tools with Holder (Khaki)

Medium Wooden Serving Platters Acacia Long Charcuterie Boards Rectangle Wood Tray Home Decor Serving Cheese Board Appetizer Snack Plates Kitchen Platter for Food Dish Rectangular Cake Dessert Trays

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Fullstar Vegetable Chopper - Spiralizer Vegetable Slicer - Onion Chopper with Container - Pro Food Chopper - Slicer Dicer Cutter - (4 in 1, White)

Investment Options:

HOMEXCEL Acacia 3-Piece Wooden Salad Bowl Set, Large Wood Salad Bowl with Server,Big Wood Serving Bowl for Fruits, Salad, Cereal or Past

MITBAK Manual Coffee Grinder With Adjustable Settings| Sleek Hand Coffee Bean Burr Mill Great for French Press, Turkish, Espresso & More | Premium Coffee Gadgets are an Excellent For Coffee Lovers

Instant Pot Duo 7-in-1 Electric Pressure Cooker, Slow Cooker, Rice Cooker, Steamer, Sauté, Yogurt Maker, Warmer & Sterilizer, Includes App With Over 800 Recipes, Stainless Steel, 6 Quart

What Is The Best First Apartment Gift - For A Bedroom?

Budget-Friendly Options:

AISBUGUR Jewelry Dish,Jewelry Tray,Ring Dish, Set of 2 Large Capacity Trinket for More Jewelry, Jewelry Bowl with Beautiful Package and Greeting Card Perfect for Birthday Gifts for Women

Ankis Womens Fuzzy Memory Foam Slippers Cross Band Cozy Plush Home Slippers Fluffy Furry Open Toe House Shoes Indoor Outdoor Slide Slipper

Wall Art Prints Botanical Fern Collection | Vintage Plant Decor for Home Accent | Antique Minimalist Wall Art for Bedroom, Bathroom & Living Room Decor | Set of 4 UNFRAMED Pictures (11 x 14, French

Affordable Options:

Cotton Rope Laundry Hamper by YOUDENOVA, 58L - Woven Collapsible Laundry Basket - Clothes Storage Basket for Blankets, Laundry Room Organizing, Bedroom Storage, Clothes Hamper – White & Brown

BATTILO HOME Beige Throw Blanket for Couch, Knitted Beige Blanket for Bed, Neutral Throw Blanket Warm Decorative Tan Throw Blanket for Sofa Living Room, 50" x 60"

Natural Dried Pampas Grass Bouquet - 85 PCS with Bunny Tails, Dried Flowers, and Pompas for Boho Home Decor, Wedding Floral Arrangements, Rustic Farmhouse Party in White and Brown

Investment Options:

DWR Luxury Oversized King Goose Feathers Down Comforter, Soft Egyptian Cotton Cover, 750 Fill Power Medium Weight, Fluffy Goose Down Duvet Insert with Ties (120x98 Inches, White)

Hatch Restore 1 (2020 Model)

punemi Under Bed Storage With Wheels Lids 2 Pack, 8.7 inch Tall Large 50L Underbed Storage Containers W/Side & Metal Bottom Support, Clothes Storage Drawer Organizer Bin For Clothing Blanket, Grey

What Is The Best First Apartment Gift - For A Bathroom?

Budget-Friendly Options:

4 PACK Qtip Holder Dispenser for Cotton Ball, Cotton Swab, Cotton Round Pads, Floss Picks - Small Clear Plastic Apothecary Jar Set for Bathroom Canister Storage Organization, Vanity Makeup Organizer

Mkono Tissue Box Cover Boho Decor Square Paper Tissue Holder with Bead Buckle Macrame Napkin Tissues Organizer Home Desk Decor for Bathroom Bedroom Dresser Living Room Office Dorm, Ivory

COCODOR Preserved Real Flower Reed Diffuser/April Breeze / 6.7oz(200ml) / 1 Pack/Reed Diffuser Set, Oil Diffuser & Reed Diffuser Sticks, Home & Office Decor, Fragrance and Gifts

Affordable Options:

Glass Soap Dispenser Set, 16 oz Each Container, with Dish - Complete Bathroom Accessories for Shower Lotion, Liquid Pump Refills, Hand Sanitizer and More - Cute Vintage Farmhouse Decor

StorageWorks Wicker Waste Basket, Wicker Trash Basket with Built-in Handles, Handwoven Water Hyacinth Trash Can, Wicker Garbage Can for Bedroom, Bathroom, 1 Pack

Hanobe Decorative Serving Tray Wood: White Washed Bead Round Tray for Coffee Table Rustic Wooden Trays Decor Farmhouse Kitchen Counter Circle Tray Vintage Centerpiece for Living Room Home Organizer

Investment Options:

ForPro Luxury Towel Warmer, Extra Large Bucket-Style Hot Towel Warmer with Auto Shut Off, 4 Timer Settings for Home and Bathroom, White

GOLD CASE HOME COLLECTION Turkish Beach Towel - Set of 6-100% Cotton - 70x38 inches XXL Oversized - PRE-Washed - Quick Dry Sand Free Turkish Towel - Lightweight Bath Towels (Lycia-Black)

ETECHMART Shower Caddy Organizer, Expandable and Adhesive Bathroom Shower Shelf, SUS304 Rustproof Storage No Drilling Wall Shower Rack,2 Pack/Silver

This post was all about practical and thoughtful housewarming gift ideas for someone's first apartment. By breaking down the gift ideas by room and offering options at different price points, you can tailor each gift to the recipient's needs and your budget. Whether you're looking for budget-friendly options or investment pieces, we hope we've given you some inspiration for the perfect housewarming gift.