At Dims Studio, you’ll find gifts for the new home that spark conversation. Choose from mugs, vases, candles, and bowls in everything from ceramics to glass. Each piece is selected to bring joy and personality to the new space.
Gifts for Every Room
A housewarming gift can be anything from a colorful mug for morning coffee, a vase for fresh flowers, or a bowl for snacks. Explore designs from Rice, Quail, &Klevering, Bongusta, and Bloomingville, each offering unique styles and materials.
Materials and Shapes
Ceramic vases with whimsical shapes
Glass with colorful details
Candles in twisted and wavy forms
Mugs and bowls featuring patterns and figures
Gifts for Both Small and Large Homes
Whether you need a gift for a small apartment or a larger home, you’ll find both small trinkets and practical everyday items. For example, pick a small vase for the windowsill or a large bowl for the dining table.
Curated Selection by Dinna
All housewarming gifts at Dims Studio are carefully chosen by Dinna. Browse designs from well-known brands and find something that suits both colorful and more subdued interiors. A gift from here leaves a mark on the new home.
A housewarming gift is best when it gets used in the new home from day one. At Dims Studio you'll find colourful mugs in stoneware and ceramic, LED lights with no fire risk, serving bowls and small things for the home from Bloomingville, Bloomingville MINI, Anna + Nina, Rice, Caja Company and GiftCompany, all chosen to give the new home personality without costing too much. Here's a guide to the best housewarming gifts, who they suit, and how to put a gift together.
Types of housewarming gifts: mugs, lights, bowls and decor
A good housewarming gift is practical, ideally with a fun or personal touch. The range is built around four main groups that work especially well as a housewarming gift.
Mugs for the new kitchen
Mugs are the largest group in the range, and they're an obvious housewarming gift because they almost always get used. The range spans everything from colourful stoneware mugs like the Rainbow mug and Milani mug in stoneware from Bloomingville to graphic ceramic mugs with text and figures from Anna + Nina, including the Leopard mug and Magic Potion mug. Bloomingville MINI has a range of smaller mugs like the Agnes orange mug and Cherry mug, which are perfect if you want to give several small mugs together.
LED lights with no fire risk
LED lights and LED candles from Rice are a practical gift for a new home because they provide cosy lighting without an open flame, which is an advantage if the recipient hasn't yet worked out where furniture and curtains will go. The range includes several colour combinations, including coral/blue, pink/green, sand/blue and mint/green, plus LED block candles from EJA in light blue, sand and mint.
Bowls for food and storage
Metal serving bowls from GiftCompany with fun text like Caviar, Champagne and Happy Hour are perfect for snacks or nuts in the new home, while ceramic and stoneware bowls, such as the Limone bowl from Creative Collection or the Walnut bowl in dolomite from &Klevering, become a regular part of serving. The Cat bowl and Dog bowl in ceramic are also an obvious housewarming gift if the new home has also gained a new pet.
Decor and small things for the home
Sculptural figure candles from Broste Copenhagen, artificial flowers like the Artificial peony and Artificial orchid from Bloomingville, and a neon sign from Neonskilte are examples of decorative gifts that give the new home character without requiring the recipient to shop for furniture first.
Why mugs, lights and bowls work as a housewarming gift
The advantage of mugs, LED lights and bowls is that they get used straight away, no matter how far along the recipient is with decorating the new home. A new home is often missing exactly the small, everyday things that people don't think to pack first, and that are hard to find time to buy themselves in the weeks before and after a move. At the same time, all four product groups are easy to post or carry under your arm if you're heading to the moving chaos or the housewarming party yourself.
Materials: stoneware, ceramic and metal
The material affects both how the gift looks and how it holds up day to day.
Stoneware
Stoneware is a dense, durable type of ceramic fired at a high temperature, so it holds up well to daily use. Many of the mugs from Bloomingville, including Amalia, Shine, Paula and Ninka, are made from stoneware and stand up well to everyday use in the kitchen.
Ceramic
Ceramic is fired and glazed clay with a dense, glossy surface. The Anna + Nina mugs, such as the Leopard mug and Corgi mug, along with several of the bowls, are made from ceramic.
Metal
The serving bowls from GiftCompany are made from metal and often have a colourful, enamelled surface with printed text, which makes them easy to keep clean with a damp cloth.
How to keep the gift looking good in the new home
Mugs and bowls in stoneware and ceramic can usually go in the dishwasher, unless stated otherwise in the product description, but hand washing extends the life of the glaze.
LED lights need nothing but batteries and can be switched on and off with no fire risk, making them safe to give without any instructions.
Metal serving bowls are best dried by hand to preserve the enamelled surface and the text.
Avoid stacking mugs and bowls too tightly in the cupboard, so the glazed edges don't chip.
How to put together a housewarming gift
A gift set often feels more thoughtful than a single item. A simple approach is to combine something practical with something decorative, for example a mug and a set of LED lights, or a serving bowl and an artificial plant. If you want to give something bigger, you can gather two or three mugs from the same colour family so they look like a set, even though they're bought individually. If you're unsure about the recipient's taste, a serving bowl with a fun text or an LED light is often a safe choice, because it suits most homes regardless of interior style.
Also think about where the recipient is in the moving process. If the move has just happened, practical things like mugs and lights are usually more welcome than large decorative pieces, because there isn't yet a clear plan for where things will go. If the recipient has lived in the home for a while and is celebrating with a party, you can instead go for more decorative gifts like figure candles or an artificial bouquet.
How to wrap a housewarming gift
Even though what's inside matters most, the wrapping can lift the experience of the gift. Mugs and bowls can be wrapped in a tea towel or a cloth instead of gift paper, so the recipient gets an extra item for the new kitchen as a bonus. LED lights can be tied together with a ribbon in the same colour as the light, so the gift already matches the mood it's meant to create. If you're giving several things together, you can gather them in a basket or a nice box, so the gift looks like one whole, even though it's made up of several smaller pieces from different brands.
A small card with a short message is often what makes an otherwise practical gift personal. Write why you chose that particular thing, for example that the mug matches the colours of the kitchen, or that the LED lights are meant for the first evenings without proper lighting. It costs nothing extra, but makes the gift more memorable.
Housewarming gifts for couples, friends and family
Who the gift is for affects what the right choice is.
Housewarming gift for a couple
For a couple moving in together, two matching mugs are an obvious gift, for example the Mum mug and Dad mug in ceramic from Bloomingville, or two stoneware mugs in the same colour. A set of LED candles also adds cosy atmosphere to the new shared home.
Housewarming gift for friends
For friends, a gift with a personal or humorous twist, such as a mug with text from Anna + Nina or a serving bowl with a fun heading, can land well, because it often matches a shared sense of humour.
Housewarming gift for family
For family, whose home style you know better, you can go for more decorative things like figure candles or a bowl that matches their existing tableware. Also see our hostess gifts if you're also heading to the housewarming party.
Housewarming gift on a limited budget
If the gift needs to stay at a lower price, a single mug or an LED light is a good starting point. Feel free to combine two or three small things to make the gift more substantial, without the price going up much.
Brands behind the housewarming gifts
The range brings together several brands found across mugs, lights and bowls.
Bloomingville and Bloomingville MINI
Bloomingville is behind a large part of the stoneware mugs, including Amalia, Milani, Shine, Paula and Ninka, while Bloomingville MINI supplies the smaller mugs like Agnes orange, Cherry and Isvaffel mug. Both share a colourful, playful look.
Anna + Nina
Anna + Nina contributes graphic ceramic mugs with text and motifs, such as the Leopard mug, Magic Potion mug, Fuck Valentine mug and Corgi mug, where the text and motif are often what makes the mugs a personal gift.
Rice
Rice is behind LED lights and LED candles in several colour combinations, plus a handful of mugs, all with the soft, colourful look typical of the brand.
Caja Company
Caja Company supplies items including the Toucan spoon holder in ceramic and crab bowls, adding a more playful, exotic motif to the range.
GiftCompany
GiftCompany is behind the metal serving bowls with fun text, including Caviar, Champagne, Happy Hour and the Wild Cat serving bowl, all with a colourful, humorous look.
&Klevering and Creative Collection
&Klevering supplies items including the Walnut bowl in dolomite, while Creative Collection is behind the Limone bowl and Citron mug, both with a summery fruit motif.
Housewarming gift ideas by home type
The type of home the recipient is moving into can also give inspiration for the gift.
For the first flat
If the recipient is moving out on their own for the first time, the most basic things are often the most useful. One or more mugs and a set of LED lights are safe choices, because they cover a real need without the gift becoming too big or too expensive.
For a larger house
If the recipient is moving into a larger house, there's often room for more decorative gifts, such as figure candles, an artificial bouquet or a neon sign that can add a personal touch to a new room.
For moving back in
If the recipient is moving back into a home they already know, for example after a renovation, a single, well-chosen item, such as a special mug or serving bowl, can mark the new start as a small gesture, without it having to be a big gift.
Which housewarming gift should you choose? Our recommendations
Situation
Our recommendation
Housewarming gift for a couple
Two matching mugs, e.g. Mum mug and Dad mug, or a set of LED candles
Housewarming gift for friends
A mug with text from Anna + Nina or a serving bowl with fun text from GiftCompany
Small budget
A single mug or a set of LED lights from Rice
Pet owner in a new home
Cat bowl or Dog bowl in ceramic
Decor rather than a practical gift
Figure candles from Broste Copenhagen or an artificial bouquet
Want to make the gift bigger
Combine a mug, an LED light and a serving bowl in the same colour palette. See also gift ideas
Housewarming gift ideas for other occasions
A housewarming gift doesn't have to stand alone. If the move falls close to another special occasion, you can easily combine something practical for the home with a more traditional gift. A mug or a set of LED lights works well as an extra, smaller gift alongside the main gift, and since the items are relatively small, they're also easy to wrap together with other things. Also see our wider selection of fun things for the home if you want to make the gift even more personal.
Frequently asked questions about housewarming gifts
What do you give as a housewarming gift?
Practical things that get used every day are often the best housewarming gift. Mugs, LED lights and bowls are popular choices because they work in almost any home, regardless of interior style.
What's a good housewarming gift for a couple?
Two matching mugs, such as a Mum mug and Dad mug in ceramic, or a set of LED candles, are good gifts for a couple moving in together, because both can use them right away.
How much should a housewarming gift cost?
There's no fixed rule, but a single mug or a set of LED lights is an obvious gift at the more affordable end, while you can combine several things if the gift needs to be more substantial.
Are LED lights a good gift for a new home?
Yes, LED lights provide cosy lighting without an open flame, which makes them safe to give, even if the recipient hasn't yet worked out where furniture will go.
What do you give as a housewarming gift if you don't know the home's style?
A serving bowl with fun text or a set of LED lights are safe choices, because they suit most homes regardless of interior style.
Can you give several small things together as one gift?
Yes, it's a good idea to combine, for example, a mug, an LED light and a small bowl in the same colour palette, so the gift feels more thoughtful and more substantial.
What do you give as a housewarming gift to a pet owner?
A Cat bowl or Dog bowl in ceramic is an obvious gift if the new home has also gained a new pet.
Are the mugs dishwasher safe?
Most mugs in stoneware and ceramic are dishwasher safe, but always check the product description for the individual mug, as hand washing extends the life of the glaze.
What's the difference between stoneware and ceramic?
Stoneware is a dense, durable type of ceramic fired at a high temperature, while ceramic is a broader term for fired and glazed clay. Both hold up well to normal daily use.
When do you give a housewarming gift?
A housewarming gift is typically given either shortly after the move as a practical gesture, or at a housewarming party, where there's often more room for decorative gifts.
What's the difference between a housewarming gift and a hostess gift?
A housewarming gift is given to people who have moved into a new home, while a hostess gift is typically given when you're invited to visit. See our hostess gifts if you're heading to a party in the new home.
Where can you find good housewarming gifts online?
At Dims Studio you'll find a wide selection of housewarming gifts, with a range spanning colourful mugs and LED lights to serving bowls and decor from brands like Bloomingville, Anna + Nina and Rice.
Sculptural figure candles in pastel colors – Broste Copenhagen
