21 Thoughtful Housewarming or Griha Pravesh Gift Ideas They Will Love

1. Smart speakers that double up as lamps or artwork

From left to right: IKEA's SYMFONISK Speaker Lamp with Wifi (2 options for shades), and IKEA's SYMFONISK Picture Frame with Wifi Speaker

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Smart home gadgets that blend convenience and connectivity are great gifts for modern families. These are especially interesting pieces if they have aesthetic appeal as well. With that in mind, we think that speakers that double up as décor like the SYMFONISK Picture Frame with WiFi speaker, or lamps like the SYMFONISK Speaker Lamp with WiFi, are great picks.

2. Air Purifiers Built Into End Tables

IKEA's STARKVIND table with airpurifier

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Given the poor quality of air in most Indian cities today, more people are investing in air purifiers. But even the best purifiers in the market are not particularly beautiful. The STARKVIND is a great end table finished with oakwood veneer, that completely camouflages an air purifier in a sleek piece of furniture so that it seamlessly fits into any room of your house.

3. Bookends

Mora Taara's Daschund Dog Bookends

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A no brainer for anyone fond of reading or building a home library. Mora Tara's Daschund Dog Bookends are a cute pair that hold books in place, right in the tummy of the daschund (which in the words of the brand itself is "hungry for knowledge"!).

4. Vertical Chess Set

XYZ Designs' Warp Wing Vertical Chess Set

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Gift a chess lovers you know a set that is an art piece in itself. The WARP WING by XYZ Designs is an extremely unique chess set that would be a great addition to any collection.

5. Cheeseboard With Knives Set

Ellementry's Ochre Mango Wood Platter, and Nicobar's Garo Cheese Knives Set

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Cheeseboards are extremely versatile serveware. Apart from giving you a base to plate cheese, they can also double up as great platters for bite sized appetisers. So if you know a food lover, you can safely get them Ellementry's Ochre Mango Wood Platter. And if they love a good charcuterie board, go ahead and pair it with Nicobar's Garo Cheese Knives.

6. Kansa Dinner Set

Fleck's Luxe Kansa Complete Dinner Set

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If you are interested in living a more sustainable and heathy lifestyle, then eating out of kansa utensils is definitely a lifestyle choice you may have considered. Kansa, also known as bronze, has been a staple of Indian households for centuries. And while there are other organic serveware materials like porcelain, stoneware, earthenware and bone china, kansa has long been lauded for its numerous heath benefits. According to Ayurvedic texts, eating out of kansa utensils has several advantages: a healthier gut, reduced inflammation, and improved immunity to name a few.

So if you know someone who is a foodie and a health enthusiast, this is the perfect gift for them. Check out Fleck's Luxe Kansa Complete Dinner Set. We love it for its perfect blend of quality craftsmanship and elegant design.

7. Chip and Dip Platter

Ellementry's Wooden Chip and Dip Platter

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Another great find from Ellementry’s collection is their Wooden Chip and Dip Platter. Handcrafted from mango wood, this is a lovely piece that elegantly eliminates the need to have separate bowls for finger food and dips.

8. Glass Cloche With Wooden Base

Ellementry's Fluted Glass Cloche with Wooden Base

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This charming Fluted Glass Cloche With a Wooden Base is the perfect base to lay out bread, cake, pasty and fruit on. It keeps them from drying out, and also looks lovely.

9. Marble Inlay Tray

Ziba Homes' Sylvan Inlay Tray in Black

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Ziba Homes India has a great option for a marble tray - the Sylvan Inlay Tray in Black. We love it because marble is easy to wipe clean, and also looks luxurious.

10. Table Tray

Goodearth's Gulnar Table Tray

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Goodearth’s Gulnar Table Tray is a handpainted piece with a foldable iron stand. This exquisite piece of furniture gives hosts the flexibility to effortlessly add more space to serve when entertaining larger parties.

11. Whiskey Glasses

Potterybarn's Etched Gold Rim Double Old Fashioned Glasses

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Potterybarn’s Etched Gold Rim Double Old Fashioned Glasses are a great addition to any bar. And if you want to go the whole way, they also have matching wine, champagne, martini and cocktail glasses to make a whole set.

12. A Drink Table

West Elm's Silhouette 22" Hudson Drink Table

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West Elm’s Silhouette 22" Hudson Drink Table is a great gift option because of its sleek design. It can easily be added to your living room when entertaining, giving hosts the flexibility to add more personal table space without overcrowding the room with large coffee and end tables.

13. Pressed Flower Coasters

Nicobar's Waadi Coasters

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One can never have enough coasters. Nicobar’s Waadi Coasters are a lovely option for a small and petite gift that will find a place in every home.

14. Faux Botanicals with Matching Vases

Potterybarn's Faux Yellow Butterfly Ranunculus Bundle arranged in their Indigo Artisan Handcrafted Vase, Potterybarn's Faux Green Petal Leaf Branch (for vase recommendation please read below), Potterybarn's Faux Autumn Aspen Tree Branch arranged in their Weathered Handcrafted Natural Vase.

Image Credits: www.potterybarn.in, www.whisperinghomes.com

While some may argue that nothing can truly compare to the beauty and vitality of living plants, we argue that faux botanicals have their own unique charm and appeal. One of the advantages of faux botanicals is their ability to maintain their beauty indefinitely. Unlike real plants, which require care and attention to thrive, artificial plants retain their appearance without the need for watering, sunlight, or pruning. So they are perfect for those with busy lifestyles or limited gardening experience.

Also, good quality faux botanicals are lifelike replicas and are available in a variety of colours, shapes and sizes, giving you much flexibility to customise. Not only can they mimic popular houseplants, but they can also give you the flexibility to integrate exotic blooms into your home without being limited by the climate or growing conditions of where you stay.

And lastly, for individuals with allergies or sensitivities to pollen, dust, or certain plant species, faux botanicals provide a simple solution that allows them to enjoy the beauty of greenery without the risk of allergic reactions.

On that note, consider getting your loved ones a Faux Yellow Butterfly Ranunculus Bundle arranged in the Indigo Artisan Handcrafted Vase, 2-3 stems of the Faux Green Petal Leaf Branch arranged in the Jade Ceramic Black European Vase, or 4 stems of the Faux Autumn Aspen Tree Branch arranged in the Weathered Handcrafted Natural Vase.

15. Brass Lanters

The Alaia Brass Lantern by Goodearth

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Goodearth's Alaia Brass Lanterns are perfect for anyone who loves spending time in and doing up their garden, balcony or terrace. There are several lanterns in the market, but we like this set for its old world charm meets contemporary aesthetic.

16. Bedding Sets

From left to right: Hymn Bedding Set by Cottons and Satins, Spring Field Bedding Set by Cottons and Satins, Serenity Cotton White Blue Quilted Bedspread by Sarita Handa

Image Credits: www.cottonsandsatins.com, www.saritahanda.com

Upgrade the new homeowners' comfort with luxurious linens. Especially for people who appreciate well-styled interiors and are décor enthusiasts, an elegant bedding set is a great way to elevate the aesthetics of their most private spaces – their bedrooms. Cottons and Satins' Hymn Bedding Set and Spring Field Bedding Set, and Sarita Handa's Serenity Cotton White Blue Quilted Bedspread are some of our favourites.

17. Nespresso Machine

Image 1: The Nespresso Essenza Mini Espresso Machine by De'Longhi

Image 2: The Aeroccino Milk Frother

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Any Nespresso machine is a great gift for any true coffee lover. We can vouch for its superior quality coffee and easy maintenance. Pick a machine that describes the tastes and preferences of your your favourite coffee drinker, but we love the Nespresso Essenza Mini Espresso Machine by De'Longhi for its compact form and retro look. You can also pair it with the Aeroccino3, if they like their coffee with milk.

18. Brass Filter Coffee Set

Ellementry's Oro Brass Coffee Set Gold

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This beautiful handmade brass coffee set is sure to surprise and delight anyone who is a connoisseur of authentic South Indian filter coffee.

19. Claymen by Aman Khanna

Clockwise from top left: Aman Khanna's Face Drops (Red) - Embrace, Blown Away and Affection, Melody, Netheads, Blob set, Piped Dreams - Composition, and Mixed Feelings - Composition 5.

Image Credits: www.claymen.in

Aman Khanna's quirky Claymen have quickly become popular among art aficionados and those of us who appreciate the finer things in life. Every sculpture or composition from his collection is unique in the way it silently comments on the human experience - man, his dilemmas, existential crises and emotions. And makes for a perfect gift for someone who is a deep thinker and art lover. Take a look at the entire collection of Claymen to pick the one most suited for your loved ones. The Face Drops (Red) - Embrace, Blown Away and Affection, Melody, Netheads, Mixed Feelings - Composition 5, Piped Dreams - Composition, and Blob set are some of our favourites.

20. Handpainted Artwork Frames

Gulmoharlane's handpainted artwork frames

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This set of four pretty handpainted artwork frames from Gulmoharlane is the perfect gift for anyone who appreciates fine craftsmanship and has a very contemporary meets Victorian aesthetic.

21. A Bassinet

Gulmoharlane's See-saw Tufted Bassinet

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For new parents, a bassinet symbolizes the very first nest they create for their newborn. It's where they lay their little one down to rest, swaddled in blankets, surrounded by softness and warmth. The act of rocking a baby to sleep in a bassinet fosters a deep sense of intimacy and bonding between parent and child. So if your loved ones have just moved into a new home and are also expecting a baby or have a new born, Gulmoharlane's See-saw Tufted Bassinet is the perfect choice for a gift. Its great quality, and cosy and beautiful design will seamlessly fit into every home's aesthetic, and make it worthy of becoming an heirloom.