Need a last minute diy housewarming gift basket but not sure what to put in it? Start with kitchen towels, a few favorite snacks or a little plant.
These ideas range from filled baskets to a cutting-board bundle, so you don’t have to stick to one kind of container.
You can keep it simple or add a few extras. I especially love the pasta baskets and pretty kitchen sets.
Pick a theme that suits the person you’re buying for, then finish yours with a bow or handwritten note.
Housewarming gift ideas worth putting together
cleaning caddy and yellow bow
We’re starting off strong with this cute white cleaning caddy. The brushes, pump bottles and grocery notepad make such a practical little combination.
I love the bright yellow bow on the handle.
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Try grouping your own cleaning supplies in a handled caddy, then tuck a shopping pad toward the back where it can still be seen.
wine and snack jars
How cute is this little snack basket? The pretzels and mixed nuts sit in clear jars beside a wine bottle and chocolate bar.
That dried citrus slice tied to the wrapped wedge is such a pretty detail.
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For your own version, choose snacks you know the recipient likes rather than trying to match every item.
cream towels and greenery
This may just be one of my favorite baskets here. I love the cream waffle-patterned towels tied with dark string and a leafy sprig.
The cutting board and serving utensils stand behind them.
The little plant mister at the front is a lovely extra if you’re putting together a gift for someone who loves plants.
pasta and red checks
Calling all pasta fans! This basket has bags of pasta, a strainer and a cheese wedge, with a red checked towel draped over the front.
Try a pasta-night theme for your own gift. Stand the taller packages behind the smaller items so those different pasta shapes can peek out.
a plant and patterned throw
I am obsessed with the brown-and-cream pattern spilling over this basket. The leafy plant sits right in the middle, with hand soap, a little honey jar and a candle tucked around it.
A small framed home-themed sign would be a sweet addition if you want to follow this arrangement.
green checked board bundle
Don’t have a basket? No problem!
This bundle uses a cutting board as the backdrop for a green checked towel, a spoon, chocolate and hand soap.
I love the simple string bows. If you try this idea, secure the items before carrying it rather than relying on a loose decorative tie.
wine and tied coasters
If you are looking for a mix of treats and things for the home, this one is for you. Wine bottles stand behind matching pump bottles, a candle and a tied stack of coasters.
The little drinking glass filled with gold-wrapped chocolates is my favorite part. That’s a cute detail to borrow even for a smaller basket.
kitchen tools and champagne flutes
There’s so much kitchen inspiration in this one! A large cutting board and utensil set fill the back while striped towels, textured potholders and clear stemmed glasses sit in front.
I especially love the little house-key ornament. You could add a similar keepsake if the housewarming falls around the holidays.
rolled towels and yellow accents
Want to take your gift in a bathroom direction instead? This patterned tub holds rolled white towels, darker towels and a packaged bath pillow.
The yellow accents keep it from being all gray and white.
Try rolling smaller towels upright around a soap bottle to borrow the arrangement at the front.
a cookbook and pantry basics
I love this cookbook basket. The striped towel, olive oil and sea salt look so pretty beside the tied stems.
A big handled board sits behind everything.
Choose a cookbook that matches the recipient’s interests, then add a couple of pantry basics. You don’t need to fill every gap.
baked treats and gold bows
How sweet is this? Individually wrapped baked treats fill the basket, with white scalloped wraps and little gold bows around them.
There’s even matching ribbon wound around the handle.
You could use bakery-bought treats for your version. Keep their ingredient information with the gift so the recipient knows what’s inside.
a yellow pasta colander
This is another pasta idea, but the container makes it a little different. The pale yellow colander holds long pasta, olive oil, sauce, a cheese wedge and a grater.
I love the matching yellow towel draped over the edge. Keep any cheese that needs refrigeration chilled until you’re ready to give the gift.
a movie-night popcorn carton
Don’t want to give kitchen tools? Try a movie-night theme instead.
This red-and-white popcorn carton holds packaged treats and a movie-themed card, with a clapperboard-style tag on the front.
For a housewarming version, swap the holiday message for a welcome-home note. A current streaming gift card could take the place of the pictured movie-rental card.
black bows and striped towels
I am obsessed with the black details in this basket. The bows match the utensil heads, candle container and stripes on the towel.
A home-decor book and large cutting board sit behind the greenery.
Save this one if you want a kitchen gift with a simple black-and-cream color scheme.
spice jars in neat rows
The spice fans are going to love this idea! Rows of labeled jars fill the front, with hand soap, dish soap and a spoon rest behind them.
The blue floral towel adds a little color.
For a last-minute version, choose ready-labeled spices instead of giving yourself a whole relabeling project.
little tags with good wishes
The handwritten tags are my favorite part of this basket. Wine, bread, olive oil and other gifts each have a little message attached, with a plant rising above the middle.
Try adding your own short wishes to a few items. You can make the gift personal without needing a custom-printed label.
a breakfast mixing bowl
If you’re looking for something smaller, go with a handled mixing bowl. This one holds a syrup bottle, a packaged bag, a checked towel, a whisk and a spatula.
For your own breakfast bundle, add a labeled pancake mix. I’d keep the white bowl and dark checks just like this.
chocolates and a night-in book
This basket is such a pretty starting point for a night-in gift. The cream throw sits behind mugs, chocolates, wine and a lavender-labeled candle.
There’s a book tucked into the back too.
Swap the pictured recipient tag for your own welcome-home message. Choose a book you think they’d actually reach for.
snacks and a serving board
I love this little serving-board setup. The crackers, dried fruit and jars of almonds and cashews sit below cheese tools and folded towels. That big cream bow is gorgeous.
Try placing the board upright at the back of your basket, then arrange sealed snacks in front. The smaller jars won’t get hidden that way.
clear wrapping and a red bow
Last but definitely not least, we have this wrapped basket with a red checked bow. I love the little flowerpot designs on the mug peeking through beside the packaged cookies.
If your gift already has plenty of color, try clear wrapping like this rather than hiding everything. Gather it above the tallest item and finish with one big bow.
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