You survived the move. You found where you packed the kettle. Now it's time to fill your new place with the people you love and officially make it HOME. Here's how to throw a housewarming that'll have your guests asking "when's the next one?"
When to Host (Spoiler: Sooner Than You Think)
You don't need to have everything perfect. Seriously.
- 1-3 months after moving: Enough time to unpack the essentials, still exciting enough to celebrate
- Main rooms ready: Living room, kitchen, bathroom = good to go
- Forget perfection: Empty walls and boxes in the corner? Character!
Mia and Jake hosted their housewarming with moving boxes still stacked in the hallway. Nobody cared. Everyone helped unpack. It became a whole thing.
Pick Your Party Style
- Open house: 3-4 hour window, people come and go, casual vibes
- Cocktail party: Drinks and nibbles, 2-3 hours, slightly fancier
- Dinner party: Smaller group, seated meal, intimate celebration
- BBQ/Outdoor: If you've got a backyard to show off, use it!
The Guest List
This isn't about inviting everyone you know. Consider:
- Your actual space capacity (fire hazard is not a vibe)
- Close friends and family first
- A few new neighbours (great way to introduce yourself!)
- Work friends you actually like spending time with
The Invitation
We Moved! đźŹ
The boxes are (mostly) unpacked and we're ready to celebrate!
Join us for a housewarming at our new place:
Saturday 22nd March, 4-8pm
47 Banksia Drive, NewtownDrinks and nibbles provided—just bring your lovely selves!
Let us know if you can make it 🎉
New Keys, New Digs!
After months of searching, packing, and one very stressful moving day, we've finally landed.
Come help us christen the new place!
Sunday 14th April, 3pm onwards
15 Acacia Court, BeachsideBYO drinks, we'll handle the food.
No gifts necessary—just your presence (and maybe a funny moving story).
Food & Drinks (Keep It Simple)
Your kitchen is probably still chaos. Don't attempt a 5-course meal.
Easy Wins
- Cheese board: Always a crowd pleaser, zero cooking required
- Dips and crudités: Buy from the deli, arrange nicely, done
- Sliders or mini sandwiches: Easy to eat while mingling
- Pizza delivery: Absolutely no shame in this game
- BBQ spread: If you've got outdoor space and a grill
Drinks
- BYO is totally acceptable—just provide ice and cups
- A signature cocktail or big batch punch is festive
- Always have non-alcoholic options
- Set up a drinks station so people can help themselves
Tom's housewarming featured exactly two things: a cheese wheel and a lot of wine. Everyone still talks about it.
The House Tour
People WILL want to see the place. It's inevitable. Embrace it.
- Have a loose tour route in mind
- It's okay to skip the messy room—"That's where hopes and dreams go to get organised. Eventually."
- Point out features you're excited about (the amazing shower pressure, the walk-in pantry, the weird little nook you don't know what to do with yet)
- Let them explore a bit—people love being nosy
Fun Touches
Guest Book
Have a book where friends can write messages, advice for the home, or their favourite memory with you. Sophie's housewarming guest book included the message "May your WiFi be strong and your neighbours quiet." Perfect.
Polaroid Wall
Instant camera + blank wall = memories in real-time. Guests get to take some photos home too.
First Night Photo
Take a group photo in the new space. Frame it later. You'll love having it.
Traditional Housewarming Gifts (If People Ask)
When guests ask what to bring, these are the classics:
- Bread: So you'll never go hungry
- Salt: For flavour in life
- Wine: For joy and celebration
- Candle: For warmth and light
- Plant: For life and growth
But also completely fine: a nice bottle of anything, a gift card, or literally just showing up with good energy.
Survival Tips
- Clean the bathroom: It's the one room everyone will see up close
- Clear a coat/bag area: Coats on beds, bags on a bench
- Good lighting: Lamps > overhead lights
- Music playlist ready: Set it and forget it
- Paper towels everywhere: Spills happen
- Relax: This is supposed to be fun!
Create Your Housewarming Invite
Your new address deserves a proper announcement! Create a beautiful digital invitation that gets people excited—select from our designs or build your own with our custom card builder, complete with animations and your own photos.
- Include your new address
- Track who's coming in real-time
- Send via text in seconds
- Way easier than paper when you can't find your packing tape anyway