If someone you know has just moved house, odds are they have a whole list of things they need to help turn their new house into a comfy home. The chosen housewarming gifts should be practical and easy to use. They should also be comfortable, eye-catching, and stylish enough to be displayed, so when in the search for the right gift, make sure to take all of these factors into account. 

Bamboo Cutting Board

Slowly but surely, bamboo has come to the top of the list for being one of the most popular natural materials ever. Aside from being used for clothing because of its softness and durability, it’s also used for the production of furniture and other items like kitchen chopping boards.

Cutting boards made from this material are extremely durable and can withstand daily wear and tear. The stylish and eye-catching bamboo cutting board is lighter in colour and has a fine grain which adds to its elegance and style. Bamboo is a wood that doesn’t absorb water, so basically it’s hard to crack and split in comparison to chopping boards made from regular wood boards. 

This wood is also resistant to staining, so your friends won’t have to worry about staining the chopping board when cutting or slicing tomatoes, beetroot or red meat. On the other hand, this kitchen item is pretty dense and hard to scar, and given the fact that it doesn’t absorb water, this butcher block won’t let bacteria use it as its home. However, cleaning and sanitising it after each use is paramount in order to remove any food residue, dirt and germs. Ideally, it should be cleaned with hot water and soap or with water and bleach solution (dilute 1 tbsp of bleach in a gallon of water).

Being so sleek and appealing, a bamboo chopping board will be the perfect addition to your friends’ kitchen. Its light colour and unique grain can be blended literally with any kind of kitchen style, so displaying it on the cooktop can be done without a problem. Given the fact that this is a housewarming gift, you can make it more personal by engraving some designs on it. The choice of laser engraved designs is huge which gives you the chance to pick something personal and from the heart. For ease of convenience, most stores offer laser engraving services, so finding the right design and cutting board model couldn’t be easier.

Quality Knives

No kitchen is fully complete without a good set of cutting knives. In fact, the knives can perfectly complement the cutting block, and this gives you the chance to make your gift complete. Since you’re choosing knives for a gift and not for yourself, make sure to choose those that will provide them with the best of both worlds – smooth cuts and longevity – the focus being on premium materials. 

Some of the most commonly used materials for the purpose are carbon and stainless steel. Carbon is pretty thin, so you should know that the risk of rust and corrosion is higher. So, to keep knives in perfect condition, you’ll need to clean and maintain them after every use. The most popular steel option for kitchen knives is stainless steel. Aside from being more affordable, knives made from stainless steel are low-maintenance and perfect for daily use. 

However, you should know that both stainless and carbon steel knives can lose their edge over time. Ceramic knives are also a popular choice among people because they’re low-maintenance and easy to use. They won’t lose their shape, so you won’t have to worry about reshaping after every use. Regarding the types of knives, you should look for a set that contains all the essential knives.

Tea Set

Just like coffee, tea has a special place in the hearts of many, so if your friends do enjoy a good cup of tea on a daily basis, then you should certainly consider the idea of buying a tea set as a housewarming gift. Tea drinking is a soothing and comforting ritual for many, so the choice of appealing, quality, stylish and practical tea sets is huge. When searching through the wide range of tea sets, make sure to consider its functionality and material prior to considering its appearance and design.

Well-designed and crafted tea pot and tea cups should have good handles with a smooth and well-aligned opening that sits perfectly in your hand. Regarding the tea pot’s size, tea lovers prefer investing in smaller pots because they encourage you to drain all the tea out of it, leaving no overstepped tea inside. The next thing to take into account is their material. 

Teapots in general have been present for centuries and have been used by different cultures, so it’s understandable that they are made from a range of materials. While most of them are safe, you should certainly stay away from aluminium, pewter, uncoated iron, lacquered bamboo and plastic because all of them can oxidise easily and this can affect the tea’s taste. In order to stay on the safe side of the road you should choose tea pots and cups made from glass, porcelain, clay and coated iron.

The last thing to consider is your friend’s taste, and pick a set that will perfectly meet with their home style and design. Aside form the plain and simple types, you can also choose from the large selection of sets coming in a wide range of designs including kids’ which make the perfect option if they have little children. There’s nothing better than to teach children good and healthy habits early on.

Bedding Set

Bedding sets are the perfect addition to any bedroom. Besides providing the best sleeping experience, premium choices also improve the look of the bedroom. The choice of bedding sets is pretty huge, and it ranges in material, style, design, colours and sizes. Out of all these things, the first thing you should consider is the bedding material because this is closely related to obtaining the needed comfort and sleep quality. Ideally, you should stick to materials of natural origin like cotton, bamboo and linen.

All of them are considered as natural and renewable choices that are extremely gentle to the skin. Out of all three, linen is the stiffest on appearance, however, once you lay on it, you can feel its comfiness and softness. Speaking of comfiness and softness, these materials are also hypoallergenic and won’t cause any skin irritation or allergic reaction.

These eco-friendly materials are also available in different thicknesses which depend on their thread count and weave, so if this is something that matters to you, make sure to do thorough research in order to make the right choice.

The last things to have in mind are the set’s colour, style and design. The chosen model should accentuate your friends’ bedding so try and pick a set that will best meet their bedroom décor and design. 

In case you’re not sure what to choose, you can always opt for the plain types of linen in one colour. It’s a safe choice that will never go out of style, and your friends can match it literally with any kind of bedroom style and design. You can even go safe with the colour as well an choose white or beige, if not sure what the bedroom’s dominant colour is. Both of these colours are timeless, modern, and calming above all which makes them the perfect bedroom addition.