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The 40 Best Housewarming Gifts for Men: Decor, Gadgets and More

Housewarming gifts at every price point

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Let's face it—moving is a daunting task that nobody really likes, and with good reason, but despite all of the trouble, however, the tough challenge is one that ends up being worth it once you get into your new spot and end up unpacking your belongings, putting together your capsule wardrobes, and doing everything you can to make your house a home. Speaking of making your house a home, you too can help with that process by getting your family/friend/associate a nice housewarming gift that makes the welcome to their new place warmer. While you can certainly choose to go all out if you want, there are also many affordable gifts that can be practical and much needed when moving into a new place. To give some suggestions, we've put together a guide to the best housewarming gifts for men that you can pick up right now.

From a pillow to get cozy with ($149.99) as you lay on your sofa, to items they can make good use of in the kitchen such as the Park + Coop Apron ($90), these handy dandy gifts will be much appreciated by the recipient. In the meantime if you need some more potential gift suggestions, check out our gift guides for girlfriends, boyfriends, teenagers and best friends.

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The Best Housewarming Gifts for Every Man:

Things to Consider When Shopping for Housewarming Gifts for Men:

There's no question that housewarming gift shopping can get a bit tricky, so you definitely don't want to go in blindly when picking a gift. Here are some things to keep in mind before you start shopping:

Decor Style: Decor style is very much a thing along with the overall theme the recipient is going for with their new home. Try to keep in mind their likes/dislikes, what their previous spots looked like, and if you can—try to ask questions about what the aesthetic they plan on going for within their new home—especially if you are buying them a gift in relation to home decor as you don't want to get something that's not in line with the look they're going for.

Hobbies: Another thing to keep in mind is their hobbies. Does your recipient like to cook? If so, some new cookware might be a helpful addition to their lineup. Does your recipient like keeping their yard looking fresh? If so, maybe a plant blower or tree trimmer might be up their alley. Thinking in advance about the hobbies of your recipient can definitely make for an easier shopping process.

Necessities: Lastly, is there anything you know you're recipient is going to absolutely need as they begin the journey in their new home? Are they going to need plates? Glasses? Sheets and blankets? A coffee machine? You'll never go wrong with getting a gift that somebody absolutely needs.

1. The Parallel Pillow

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Parallel Pillow

For the Man Who Loves to Get Cozy

  • Genre: Home/bedding

Featuring ParaTherm™ technology, a soft TENCEL™ Lyocell  fibre shell, and Blutech Fusion Fill (BFF) fill made from recycled plastic bottle, the Parallel Pillow is as comfortable as a pillow can be with its ability to add or remove the fill to your liking. Plus, the pillows don't go flat, and they stay at the same temperature year-round.

SHOP NOW AT PARALLEL PILLOW, $149.99

2. Park + Coop Apron

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Park + Coop

For the Man Who Loves to Cook

  • Genre: Kitchen

Made with recycled denim, this Park + Coop Apron features is a no-tie apron, meaning less stress with constantly re-tying them. Throw in the fact that it's machine washable and sustainably-made, and this is the perfect gift to get for somebody who loves cooking.

SHOP NOW AT PARK + COOP, $90

3. Cozyla Touchscreen Digital Frame

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Cozyla

For the Man Who Loves Gadgets

  • Genre: Home

Send pictures via email, Google Photos, Instagram, and through the Cozyla app with this innovative digital picture frame that has WiFi HD Touchscreen and free unlimited storage. Plus, you can upload photos to the frames with your own individual voice recordings to make them come to life. Neat!

SHOP NOW AT COZYLA (Was $399.99, Now $279.99)

4. Food Network Acacia Wood Lazy Susan Chip & Dip Tray Set

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Kohl's

For the Man Who Loves to Play Host

  • Genre: Kitchen

If you know you're recipient likes to play host, pick them up this Food Network Acacia Wood Lazy Susan Chip & Dip Tray Set which is made with durable acacia wood, and has the ability to rotate in order to make serving easy. They'll appreciate this for sure!

SHOP NOW AT KOHL'S, $59.99

5. Bodum Pavina Double Wall Insulated Glasses

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Amazon

For the Man Who Loves to Toast

  • Genre: Kitchen

You’re going to need something to celebrate the move in, so why not grab these shot glasses from Bodum and start the party. They’re constructed of double-walled insulated glass, so they make a perfect option for espresso and other small drinks too.

SHOP NOW AT AMAZON, $21.12

6. Lululemon ABC Jogger

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Lululemon

For the Man Who Loves Loungewear

  • Genre: Clothing

Move-ins are hard, so why not reward your friend for a job well done and keep them comfortable in their new place with these luxurious joggers from Lululemon.

SHOP NOW AT LULULEMON, $128

7. The North Face Men’s ThermoBall Traction Mules V

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The North Face

For the Man Who Loves House Shoes

  • Genre: Clothing

Someone already got them sweatpants? That’s fine, keep up the cozy vibes and get a pair of these slippers instead.

SHOP NOW AT THE NORTH FACE (Was $59, Now $41)

8 JBL Clip 3 Bluetooth Speaker

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Amazon
  • Genre: Tech

Imagine this worst case scenario: You’ve just shown up for the housewarming party and there is no music. It’s unlikely, but it’s happened and nobody deserves that. If you know a friend without a good speaker, save the day and splash on them with a new bluetooth speaker.

SHOP NOW AT AMAZON, (Was $49.95, Now $37.95)

9. Amazon Basic Hangers

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Amazon
  • Genre: Home/clothing

Everyone needs some nice hangers. I switched to wooden hangers, and the sturdy nature of these is so convenient I would even wish it upon my worst enemy. Screw enemies though, get these for your friends!

SHOP NOW AT AMAZON, $23.61

10. Cozy Earth Bamboo Coverlet

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Cozy Earth
  • Genre: Home/bedding

Let me set the scene, your friend just moved into their new apartment, but it’s a studio. Worse yet, they still have their ratty, yellowed dorm sheets and now you have to look at them every time you’re over. They won’t fix it, so you have to. Buy them this Bamboo Coverlet and do everyone a favor.

SHOP NOW AT COZY EARTH, $169

11. Knoll Felt Coaster

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Knoll
  • Genre: Kitchen

Your friend’s last coffee table literally didn’t exist, so now that they have one, do them a solid and get some quality coasters to protect it. These felt ones by Knoll come in great colors.

SHOP NOW AT KNOLL, $22

12. Bartending Kit

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Amazon
  • Genre: Kitchen

This is the sort of thing that everyone wishes they had, but would never spend the money on themselves. That’s where you come in with the bartending kit. Six months later, your friend is cheffing up cocktails like a scientist, and you get to reap the rewards without any of the effort. 

SHOP NOW AT AMAZON, (Was $54.98, Now $39.99)

13. Coffee Table Book

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Amazon
  • Genre: Books

You simply can’t go wrong with a good coffee table book. They’re chic, sophisticated, and debonair. Your friend is also in desperate need of some decoration and you remembered that they mentioned Richard Serra once, so here we are.

SHOP NOW AT AMAZON, (Was $65, Now $44.28)

14. Hydro Flask All Around Travel Tumbler

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Hydro Flask
  • Genre: Food/Beverage

Everyone needs at least one quality insulated tumbler, so if your friend doesn’t have one or it got lost in the move, please be a kind person and get one for them. They’ll thank you later when they’ve saved a hundred grand on coffee in the next year.

SHOP NOW AT HYDRO FLASK, $39.95

15. Aesop Majestic Melodies Kit

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Aesop
  • Genre: Home/self care

I mean, they don’t smell bad, but they don’t smell great either. Luckily, Aesop is fancy enough that it can come across as a luxurious nicety instead of a subtle hint to freshen up. Chalk it up to the move, it’s a sweaty ordeal.

SHOP NOW AT AESOP, $119

16. EDEN X Crying Clover Recycled Candle

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Eden Power Corp
  • Genre: Home

This beautiful candle from Eden Power Corp not only looks amazing, but is made sustainably with recycled wax. The natural looking checkered pattern will bring a nice organic feel to any living room. 

Shop Now at Eden Power Corp - $62.52

17. Diptyque Room Spray

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Diptyque
  • Genre: Home

Weird new apartment smell? No problem. Right next to the refuse room? No problem. Neighbors cooking something questionably rancid? No problem. Grab some of the amazing Diptyque room spray and set that home right. 

SHOP NOW AT DIPTYQUE, $80

18. West Elm Borough Water Carafe

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West Elm
  • Genre: Kitchen

A carafe is one of those things you don’t realize you need until you actually have one. Take it from me, your friend will love you for getting them one of these.

SHOP NOW AT WEST ELM, $45

19. Bodum Caffettiera French Press Coffee Maker

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Target
  • Genre: Kitchen

For the coffee lovers. Personally, I love the ritual of slowly making coffee with my french press on a weekend, so if you have a friend like me maybe grab them one. Maybe they love coffee but don’t know that they’ll love the ritual, so it’s worth a shot regardless.

SHOP NOW AT TARGET, $24.99

20. CB2 Raw Marble Table Lamp

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CB2
  • Genre: Home

Maybe it’s just a city thing, but apartment lighting sucks. It’s either so yellow that you feel like you’re in a sepia tone photograph from the last century, or so white and sterile you start getting flashbacks to that miserable emergency room trip. Either way, your friend moved and it’s one of those two options. It’s up to you, the good samaritan, to buy them a lamp with normal lighting and liven up their space.

SHOP NOW AT CB2, $149

21 Design Within Reach Sphere Base

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Design Within Reach
  • Genre: Home

A little extra greenery never hurt anybody, and what better way to pressure your friend into getting some plants by buying them the vase first? Maybe you can team up with someone else too, and they grab the flowers. 

SHOP NOW AT DESIGN WITHIN REACH, $55

22. Puebco Cast Iron Tray

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Puebco
  • Genre: Home

Maybe you have a super messy friend, who never seems to be ready fast enough when you’re trying to go out. They’re looking for their keys, then their vax card, then the phone. Just buy them a catchall tray already.

SHOP NOW AT PUEBCO, $48

23. West Elm Honeycomb Colorblock Pillow Cover & Throw Set

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West Elm
  • Genre: Home

Yeah your friend’s new couch is nice. But it’s too deep. Maybe a little cushioning would help. Or you foresee yourself spending nights here after drinks, you never know. Regardless, do yourself and your friend a favor by buying these throw pillows.

SHOP NOW AT WEST ELM, $34 - $59

24. The Sill Succulent Assortment

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The Sill
  • Genre: Home

Okay so your other friend let you down. You got the vase but they didn’t get anything to put in them. It’s fine. They’ll definitely bring them next time. Instead, grab a cute little succulent to make up for the lack of greenery.

SHOP NOW AT THE SILL, $48

25. Pottery Barn Bobble Knit Throw Blanket

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Pottery Barn
  • Genre: Home/bedding

Oh, your friend just moved into an apartment without central heating? What’s new. Get them a cozy blanket to cope with the reality of living in a city in the 21st century on a working class salary.

SHOP NOW AT POTTERY BARN (Was $69, Now $48)

26. Crate & Barrell 11-Bottle Gold Wine Rack

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Crate and Barrel
  • Genre: Food/beverage

Every good home has a wine rack, it’s just a fact. A new move likely means a surplus of gifted bottles anyway, so be the smart friend and buy something to put them all in.

SHOP NOW AT CRATE & BARREL, $49.95

27. Wayfair Alva Carbon Steel Non Stick 1 -Piece Frying Pan

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Wayfair
  • Genre: Kitchen

The ultimate house essential. Carbon steel is the perfect choice as a one-size-fits-most pan, and you can finally get your friend to throw out all those scratched up teflon pans. Now your friend can cook with metal tools, cancer free.

SHOP NOW AT WAYFAIR (Was $109, Now $100.94)

28. Satya Incense Gift Set

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Amazon
  • Genre: Home

This one really depends on the person, so I suggest you know your friend’s opinions on incense before you go all in on some scents. These ones from Sean Brown are personal favorites, and better yet, it’s a variety pack.

SHOP NOW AT AMAZON

29. Perigold Kitchen Towels

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Perigold
  • Genre: Kitchen

You can never have enough kitchen towels. That’s it. They have an infinite number of uses, and can drastically cut down on your waste when you use them over paper towels. These ones from Perigold come in a wide variety of colors to match any home.

SHOP NOW AT PERIGOLD, (Was $39.99, Now $33)

30. Design Within Reach Borosilicate Mug

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Design Within Reach
  • Genre: Kitchen

Mugs have been cast away as a cheap and tacky gift option, typically with some stupid quip about your relationship with the gift receiver. But it doesn’t have to be this way. Mugs can be cheap and cool if you want them to be, and a good mug is honestly something that never leaves a person’s possession once they’re attached.

SHOP NOW AT DESIGN WITHIN REACH, (Was $55, Now $38.50)

31. Crate & Barrel Stripe Indigo Organic Cotton Apron

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Crate and Barrel
  • Genre: Kitchen

Another apron choice because we're in 2024, and I cannot believe how many people still cook without an apron. What are you, some kind of caveman? Do you know how expensive this sweater is? Anyway, if you have a friend committing a sin like this please, for the love of god, get them an apron. There are plenty of styles, but we like this Stripe Indigo one from Crate and Barrel.

SHOP NOW AT CRATE & BARREL, $34.95

32. Vivee Alexis White Vase

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Vivee
  • Genre: Home

Artistic, simple home decor comes from the heart, so help whoever you're gifting out with this sustainably-made Decorate White Vase from Vivee which will instantly freshen up their home with its unique beauty. Sustainable and eye-catching—gotta love it!

SHOP NOW AT VIVEE, $120

33. Crockpot 7-qt. Countdown Cook & Carry Slow Cooker

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Kohl's
  • Genre: Kitchen

We've suggest cooking aprons and a regular pot, but we haven't yet suggested thee crockpot as a potential gift.  Whether your recipient is hosting or bringing the chili to the potluck, with more than 1.7K 5-star reviews, this Slow Cooker will make you the MVP of the party.

SHOP NOW AT KOHL'S, $74.99

34. Happy Wanderer First Aid Kit

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Walmart
  • Genre: Home

While labeled for the outdoors, this Happy Wanderer First Aid Kit can certainly apply for indoors as well—especially if the person you're giving the gift to has children. With 134 pieces, this Happy Wanderer First Aid Kit is designed to tackle cuts, scrapes, insect bites, burns, and more, ensuring you're ready for anything nature throws at you.

SHOP NOW AT WALMART, $20.88

35. Watex Double Deck Desktop Garden Set

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Amazon
  • Genre: Home

Whether your recipient has got a green thumb or are is starting out, this Watex Double Deck Desktop Garden Set makes it easy to revel in the soothing greens and glows of your favorite plants while also making your favorite blooming beauties the focal point in your favorite spaces. This Desktop Garden Set will automatically enhance any home office setup.

SHOP NOW AT AMAZON, $45

36. Just Bee Candles

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Just Bee
  • Genre: Home

Made from naturally gathered beeswax, natural soy wax, and organic coconut oil, this scent will automatically transform their home into a garden paradise with its nuances of honey and jasmine-like green freshness. Considering the under $20 price point, this is an excellent pickup that will both benefit your recipient while also not breaking the bank.

SHOP NOW AT JUST BEE, $15.99

37. Eli & Elm Weighted Comforter

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Eli & Elm
  • Genre: Home/bedding

Made from 100% cotton fabric and designed to help you fall asleep faster and stay asleep longer, this luxurious weighted blanket helps to take relaxation to the next level as thousands of micro glass beads are evenly distributed for the perfect weight. This weighted blanket also can be used as either a separate blanket or inside a duvet cover, giving you some options to work with.

SHOP NOW AT ELI & ELM, $140 - $177

38. LâMO APMA Men's Slide Wrap Slippers

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Lamo
  • Genre: Clothing

Another house slipper option, LâMO's sheepskin footwear provides the perfect mix of warmth and comfort to combat the cool coastal breezes both at home and around the town. Featuring an adjustable slide wrap that makes your feet feel warm and toasty, this is a great pickup to wear inside the house.

SHOP NOW AT LAMO, $99.99

39. Bell's Reines Snickerdoodle Cookies

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Walmart
  • Genre: Food/beverage

Sweet treats always make for good celebration. Buttered, baked and bagged, Bell's Reines cookies are meant to savor the sweetness. These premium soft cookies will have them rethinking what pre-packaged cookies are supposed to taste like. There's multiple flavors to choose from including chocolate chip, oatmeal raisin, and more. Make sure to browse through the entire Bell's Reines catalog.

SHOP NOW AT WALMART, $14.95

40. TOV Calliope Cream Vegan Shearling Modular Loveseat

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TOV Furniture
  • Genre: Home/furniture

Earlier we said you didn't have to go all out for your housewarming gift, but if you want to..the Calliope Cream Vegan Shearling Loveseat would make for a great fit if it happens to match the aesthetic in your recipients new home. The Calliope Couch features ultra-soft vegan shearling that brings unmatched comfort, with the modular layout allowing for endless configuration possibilities. Plus, the movable cushions add versatility, enabling you to customize your space easily.

SHOP NOW AT TOV FURNITURE, (Was $1,039, Now $935.10)
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