For the just graduated apprehensively moving into their first flat and the happy newlyweds slipping into joint lives in their new home, housewarmings are the perfect time to celebrate exciting beginnings and fresh starts with specially selected unique gifts for friends. From barware sets and eclectic ashtrays to personalised monopoly board games and unique matchbook art prints, find the ultimate unique gifts for friends’ housewarmings in our curated edit. These homeware gifts also make great options for unique gifts for Christmas lists ahead of the festive season.

Contemporary coasters, aesthetic candle sets and unique glassware are classic homeware additions pretty much guaranteed be on most housewarming gift lists. But to truly make a gifting statement, there are a myriad of choices beyond the classics. Whether personalised gifts for her or personalised gifts for him, bespoke presents are a simple and thoughtful way to elevate a housewarming gift. Personalised bottled cocktails from Lockdown Liquor come in a variety of carefully created blends from Picanté to Negroni and Bloody Mary to Cosmopolitan and make fail-safe personalised gifts for friends’ housewarmings. Another great option is a personalised blanket from The Little Finery or, if they’re pet-obsessed, this personalised pet bed from My Style Bags makes a truly unforgettable gift for their prized pooch.

And for the interior enthusiasts, eye-catching gifts such as Transparent’s White Light Transparent Speaker or Black Small Transparent Speaker are stand-out homeware pieces. Uniquely designed in a contemporary silhouette with a sleek aluminium and glass body, they make the perfect choice of luxury gifts for him or luxury gifts for her. Another great homeware gift to make their home that much more personal is Meet Your Matches’ one-of-a-kind matchbook prints. Choose from a selection of cultural and culinary landmarks from The Mets to New York Steakhouses for a perfectly paired gift. Their London Matchbook Print is a go-to favourite.

If you’re in need of further gifting inspiration, discover our guides to personalised gifts for him and personalised gifts for couples. But to make things simple, here are our top picks for housewarming gifts guaranteed to outclass the rest.

Shop our edit of the best unique gifts for friends to buy in 2023: 15 Best Housewarming Gifts: A Guide to Unique Gifts For Friends