Housewarming Gifts

Housewarming gifts they'll actually use

Moving house in Singapore usually comes with a key collection, a renovation that ran a little over, and a small mountain of boxes. The best housewarming gifts help the new place feel like home from the very first night: incense for when it still smells of fresh paint, glasses for the first toast, a proper butter dish for the first dinner party.

Everything here is picked to suit a new HDB flat, a BTO or a first condo, whatever the colour scheme: Japanese incense from APFR, NouNou wine glasses and family plates, HKLIVING's 70s Ceramics mugs and ramen bowls, and butter dishes from &klevering and Third Drawer Down. Nothing needs assembling, and nothing will pick a fight with the sofa.

Not sure how much to spend? Plenty of good housewarming gifts sit under $50, and a pair of glasses or a set of bowls under $100 feels generous without going overboard. Browse gifts under $50 and gifts under $100, or let our gift finder match a present to the person.

We deliver across Singapore, usually within 1 to 5 working days, and it's free on orders of SGD 100 and above. Prefer to choose in person? Come and browse at our New Bahru and Gardens by the Bay stores.

Housewarming gift questions

What makes a good housewarming gift?

Something useful that works in any home: incense or a room spray, good glassware, or a serving piece for their first dinner party. If you don't know their style yet, pick something they'll use up or something neutral enough to go anywhere.

They've just collected their BTO keys and the flat is empty. What should I get?

Small, versatile pieces that fit any layout: incense, glassware, mugs or a butter dish. Leave the furniture and big statement pieces until they've settled on a look.

How much should I spend?

Whatever feels right. A $35 box of incense says just as much as a $79 set of wine glasses; it's the thought that makes it land.

Can you deliver straight to their new place?

Yes, anywhere in Singapore. Just add their address at checkout, and delivery is free on orders of SGD 100 and above.