Best Housewarming Gift: Wall Art Edition (15 Picks People Actually Want)
Candles and kitchen towels are the default housewarming gift for a reason — they’re safe. But they’re also forgettable. Wall art is the rare gift that’s still thoughtful without being risky, as long as you pick something that actually suits the person and their new place.
Below are 15 real picks, each with the price, size, the occasion it fits best, and which room it tends to work in — so you’re not guessing.
Quick Gifting Rule
The safest housewarming gifts are pieces that are flexible rather than literal. A landscape or abstract piece works in almost any home; something too specific to your own taste (or an inside joke) is a bigger gamble unless you know the person very well.
- Neutral, calming pieces = safest for someone you don’t know super well
- Bold, colorful pieces = better for close friends whose taste you’re confident about
- Always check the room the person mentioned decorating first — living room and entryway gifts get used immediately, bedroom gifts sometimes sit in a closet for months
Quick picks: 15 Wall Art Gifts People Actually Want
| # | Artwork | Price | Size | Best Occasion | Best Room |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Morning in Amalfi | $165 | 36″x24″ | New home / first house | Living Room |
| 2 | Wishes Granted | $165 | 36″x24″ | New apartment / good luck | Entryway |
| 3 | Landscape of Calmness | $160 | 36″x24″ | Housewarming for a calm friend | Bedroom |
| 4 | Held Without Words | $160 | 36″x24″ | Beach-lover housewarming | Living Room |
| 5 | Where It Rests No. 1 | $160 | 36″x24″ | Minimalist-taste friend | Home Office |
| 6 | Spring Current | $160 | 36″x24″ | Plant-parent housewarming | Living Room |
| 7 | Good Luck | $160 | 36″x24″ | New home + new job combo | Kitchen |
| 8 | Twisted Humor No. 1 | $165 | 36″x24″ | Sophisticated / design-savvy friend | Living Room |
| 9 | Cactusland II | $165 | 36″x24″ | Fun, quirky housewarming | Living Room |
| 10 | Quiet Valley | $165 | 36″x24″ | Traditional-style new home | Living Room |
| 11 | Emerald Traces | $165 | 36″x24″ | Plant lover/nature fan | Living Room |
| 12 | Palm Party | $165 | 36″x24″ | Energetic, colorful home | Kitchen |
| 13 | Aloha | $160 | 36″x24″ | Beach-house or vacation vibe | Living Room |
| 14 | Vision of the Peak | $165 | 36″x24″ | Modern minimalist new home | Bedroom |
| 15 | Aspen Grove | $165 | 36″x24″ | Nature-lover housewarming | Bedroom |
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15 Housewarming Gift Ideas They’ll Actually Want to Hang Up
1. Morning in Amalfi — $165, 36″x24″
A soft coastal landscape by Zachary Snellenberger — this is the closest thing to a universally safe housewarming gift on this list. Warm tones, easy to place, and it doesn’t compete with any existing décor.
Best for: A friend moving into their first house together as a couple. Room: Living room, above a sofa or console.
2. Wishes Granted — $165, 36″x24″
Nick Ford’s blue wishing fountain piece has a “new beginnings” feel to it without being on-the-nose, which makes it a genuinely good pick for someone starting a new chapter.
Best for: First apartment after a move or breakup — a fresh-start gift. Room: Living room, so it’s the first thing they see coming home.
3. Landscape of Calmness — $160, 36″x24″
This is the pick when you don’t know the recipient’s exact taste but know they lean toward calm, neutral spaces. It’s muted enough not to clash with anything.
Best for: A coworker or acquaintance’s housewarming — low-risk, still thoughtful. Room: Bedroom.
4. Held Without Words — $160, 36″x24″
Karine Tonial Grimm’s abstract coastal piece works especially well as a gift for someone who just moved somewhere with beach or coastal vibes, real or aspirational.
Best for: A friend who talks about the beach a lot, even if they didn’t move near one. Room: Living room.
5. Where It Rests No. 1 — $160, 36″x24″
A grey-and-white abstract that reads as intentional and put-together — this is the gift for the friend whose Pinterest board is all neutral tones and clean lines.
Best for: A friend furnishing a home office or starting a new job from home. Room: Home office.
6. Spring Current — $160, 36″x24″
Tan and emerald tones make this one a natural pairing for someone who already has (or wants) a lot of plants in their new place.
Best for: The friend whose new apartment is already turning into a jungle. Room: Living room, near a plant corner.
7. Good Luck — $160, 36″x24″
A minimal citrus piece by Artur Chen that works as almost a literal “good luck in the new place” gift, without being cheesy about it.
Best for: Someone moving and starting a new job at the same time. Room: Kitchen.
8. Twisted Humor No. 1 — $165, 36″x24″
If the person you’re buying for has genuinely good, considered taste, this is the piece that won’t feel like “just a gift” — it looks like something they’d have picked out themselves.
Best for: A design-conscious friend or sibling. Room: Living room.
9. Cactusland II — $165, 36″x24″
Philippe Hugonnard’s colorful pink house and cactus landscape is playful and a little bold — a good pick when you know the person’s home doesn’t take itself too seriously.
Best for: A close friend with a fun, expressive style. Room: Living room or home office.
10. Quiet Valley — $165, 36″x24″
A grounded, traditional landscape piece from Artur Chen — a solid gift when the recipient’s style leans more classic than trendy.
Best for: Parents, in-laws, or older relatives moving into a new home. Room: Living room.
11. Emerald Traces — $165, 36″x24″
A richer, deeper green abstract that pairs naturally with wood tones and greenery — another strong pick for plant-loving recipients, just bolder than #6.
Best for: Someone who wants their new place to feel more “grown up.” Room: Living room.
12. Palm Party — $165, 36″x24″
Jessica Loiterton’s colorful palm piece is one of the boldest gifts on this list — great when you want the gift itself to bring energy into the space.
Best for: A friend with a bright, maximalist style. Room: Living room or Kitchen or dining nook.
13. Aloha — $160, 36″x24″
A tropical pop-art piece that works well as a “settling into your new place” gift when the vibe is fun rather than formal.
Best for: Roommates moving into their first shared apartment. Room: Living room.
14. Vision of the Peak — $165, 36″x24″
A light grey textured piece with a modern, minimal feel — this is the gift for someone whose new place is all clean lines and neutral furniture.
Best for: A friend who just bought their first condo. Room: Bedroom.
15. Aspen Grove — $165, 36″x24″
Jared Gunderson’s tree-trunk photography brings a natural, grounding feel — a good gift for someone who wants their new home to feel calm rather than curated.
Best for: A nature-lover moving somewhere new, especially out of the city. Room: Bedroom.
How to Choose Based on Who You’re Buying For
- Don’t know their taste well? Go neutral — #3, #5, or #10
- Buying for a close friend with bold style? Go bigger on color — #9, #12, or #13
- They mentioned a specific room they’re decorating first? Match the room column above instead of guessing
- Is it a couple’s first home together? Landscapes and calming pieces (#1, #4, #15) tend to suit shared taste better than anything too bold
Frequently Asked Questions
Is wall art a good housewarming gift?
Yes, as long as it’s a flexible, non-literal piece — a landscape or abstract works in almost any home, while something too specific to one person’s taste is riskier unless you know them well.
What size wall art is best as a gift?
36″x24″ is a safe, versatile size for most rooms — big enough to feel like a real gift, but not so large that it’s hard for the recipient to find wall space for it.
Should I ask what room they’re decorating before buying?
If you can, yes. A gift for their living room gets hung immediately; a gift for a room they haven’t set up yet might sit in a closet for months.
The Bottom Line
A good housewarming gift doesn’t need to be complicated — it needs to fit the person and the room they’re actually decorating. Any of these 15 picks make a genuine “I thought about this” gift rather than a last-minute grab at checkout.
Not sure what size will actually suit their wall? Point them to our Wall Art Size Calculator — or use it yourself before ordering.
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