Housewarming gift ideas?

[Silvermoth]

So my friend just moved into his first home with his girlfriend recently and he's invited me over with a group of guys for a housewarming. Things got a little ackward last time I saw him so I want to start things off with a gesture of goodwill

What sort of things does one expect from a housewarming present wise? He is a 23 year old man and I imagine his girlfriend is similar to that age.

 

[Ghostvirus]

Get him a house. That will f-with his mind.

 

[Kable24]

Find something nice like a picture or a clock to hang in their house. Maybe find a nice wall plaque that says something about friendships. These are the things we received and enjoyed from friends when we bought a new house.

 

[Wesley Dodds]

Is he a geek? If so, get him a Cylon Toaster!

That oughta immediately get rid of any awkwardness.

Unless, y'know... He's a Cylon.

 

[amazingfantasy15]

Get him a bottle of wine, that's what I usually do.

 

[THE MR. TERRIFIC]

Can't go wrong with gift cards!

 

[Duke]

a nice floral arrangement would also look good.

 

[Erzengel]

This thread is a year old and was brought up by someone to solicit bluechopsticks.com

 

[NHawk19]

Had to be the voice of reason didnt you Erz

 

[BAH HUMBBUG!]

Moved in with his girlfriend?

Easy, alcohol.

 

[redmarvel]

It all depends on how much money you want to spend.

A few of the standards I go by:

Two full sets of towels (one set = face cloth, face towel, hand towel, bath towel and bath sheet). Make both the same colour and pick a "nice" colour, baby blue or beige if you're not sure what colours your friends like.

If you know the size of bed they have, a sheet set for the bed, 400+ thread count if you can afford it. Again, "nice" (bland) colours unless you know what colours both people prefer.

If you don't know the size of the bed a Queen or King size comforter (comforters can't be too big)

If it's the "first" home for both of them, a new set of dishes. I usually choose Corelle. Pretty tough and come in some nice (plain) patterns.

Beyond that, I buy what I would want to own. Maybe a Roomba...

 

[redmarvel]

Can't go wrong with gift cards!

Yes you can. My in-laws got Gift cards for a restaurant they never go to... from some folks that really should have known better. Then again, my in-laws are REALLY tough to buy for.

 

[BAH HUMBBUG!]

Have a few friends go in on a Wii.

 

[SWAT]

You can't go wrong with alcohol.

 

[PemLam]

Boxing gloves...because soon enough they'll be fighting about damn near every little thing in the house.

 

[The Apocalypse]

Easy bake oven.

 

[Gotham Knight]

Easy bake oven.

Right.

 

[redmarvel]

Well, if you're really, REALLY, good friends, I also recommend a whip and cushioned hand cuffs... but that's only if you're good friends with both of them.

 

[Mace Bloodstone]

These are always nice, just in case.

Spoiler

 

[Prison Mike]

I like how people are still giving gift advice...a year later.

 

[KevanG]

As per a number a threads these days relating with housing issues I recommend spiders. Lots and lots of spiders, they'll find their way in anyway so give them a head start and a gift certificate for the local pest control, they'll be glad you did.