Splurge Home Gifts: Holiday & Housewarming Gift Ideas

Great Gifts for the Home

Whether you’re looking for things to ask for this Christmas, or for great housewarming gifts for friends and family, this round up of splurge home gifts has something for everyone. This list features pieces that immediately come to mind when I consider what has made my life easier or more comfortable in the past year.

The common underlying theme here? These are the best splurge gifts because they are all worth the money:

Are you looking for more affordable home gifts to share with friend and family this year?
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Shipping Deadlines for the Holidays

For ease of holiday planning, here are the last days that you can order with each shipping service in order to get delivery in time for Christmas:

  • Fedex 5 Day Shipping – December 15
  • Fedex Same Day Shipping – December 22
  • UPS Ground Shipping – December 19
  • UPS Next Day Air Shipping – December 22
  • USPS Ground Advantage – December 16
  • USPS Priority Mail Plus – December 20

The Best Splurge Home Gifts

Le Creuset Cast Iron Cookware

First and foremost, a Le Creuset Cast Iron Oven. I have a handful of pieces from this brand that I use all the time for weekly meal prep. If you’re looking to really treat a foodie on your list (or yourself!), this is the way to go.

Le Creuset pieces come with a lifetime warranty and are extremely durable. They’re easy to clean and can be used on a variety of heat surfaces up to 500 degrees. The cast iron round ovens feature a vibrant porcelain enamel that is even dishwasher safe!

These cast iron ovens are great for stews and soups, as well as baked breads and vegetables. Use it to bake in the oven or on the stove top for a nice and even heating.

Favorite Le Creusets

Top Row: 9″ Cast Iron Skillet | Stoneware Covered Square Casserole Dish
Bottom Row: Signature Round Dutch Oven | 2.25 Quart Saucepan | 2.25 Quart Signature Braiser

Above are five of my favorite styles. The 9″ Cast Iron Skillet and Stoneware Covered Square Casserole Dish are the most versatile, and the most affordable. The Signature Round Dutch Oven is a classic style, and very useful, and comes in at least three size options. My newest Le Creuset, the 2.25 Quart Saucepan is a really handy size and great for making rice. Lastly, the 2.25 Quart Signature Braiser make great roasted vegetables!

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Visit the Le Creuset website here for their full range of cast iron cookware.

The Dyson V8 Animal Vacuum

Next, the Dyson V8 Animal Vacuum. It is 100% worth the money. Ideal as far as practical housewarming gifts or holiday gifts go, this vacuum is perfect for anyone with long hair, pets, or kids. The Dyson cordless Animal vacuum makes keeping the house or apartment clean so easy, you won’t even hesitate to pull it out for small messes.

This vacuum has a long battery life and is lightweight and easy to maneuver. At just under 10 lbs, this vacuum is more powerful than any standing corded vacuum I’ve had, even older Dyson models. It is designed for hardwood cleaning, but we find it works well on carpet and upholstery, as well.

Besides the traditional vacuum head, the Dyson Animal comes with a mini motorized tool, a combination tool, a crevice tool, and a mini soft dusting brush, as well as a charging dock. The mini motorized tool (pictured on the left below) is great for the couch or any upholstered furniture that the cats like to lounge on.

The Dyson V8 Animal Vacuum

The Dyson V8 Animal Vacuum is available at Dyson, Amazon, and Best Buy.

Breville Barista Touch Espresso Machine

Ok, this is a big splurge gift, but it is amazing so hear me out. For the coffee lovers on your list, this Breville espresso maker is the best of the best. Whether you gift it as a coffee housewarming gift or a holiday season present, it’s sure to be a hit. I have had mine for almost a year now and use it at least four or five times a week, in conjunction with the Moccamaster coffee maker below.

Super Automatic Barista Touch Breville

The espresso maker has a variety of coffee drinks pre-programed, so you can easily grind the beans and brew one- or two-shot versions in seconds. I tend to use the latte or the double espresso programs the most, but have found all of the pre-programed options to be easy to use. Plus, you can program up to 8 personalized coffee drinks!

The Breville Barista Touch Espresso Machine is available from a number of stores in a couple colors, including William’s Sonoma, Bloomingdale’s, Crate & Barrel, Amazon, and Best Buy.

Moccamaster by Technivorm Thermal Coffeemaker

I’ve had a Moccamaster coffeemaker for about a year and a half now and am loving it. There are a lot of parts and it can seem overwhelming, but it’s actually a pretty straight forward drip coffee maker. I use it two to three times a week to make batches of iced coffee, and then a few times in between for an afternoon pick me up. The insulated carafe makes it easy to keep coffee warm, when I want it hot; further, it is also simple to handle and clean between uses.

Moccamaster by Technivorm Thermal Coffeemaker

Priding itself on brewing the perfect cup of coffee in just six minutes, this coffee maker ensures an efficient water temperature to create the optimal flavor without bitterness. Coffee is kept hot via an insulated steel carafe, so you don’t have to keep track of whether a hot plate is still on or not.

The Moccamaster by Technivorm Thermal Coffeemaker is available
from William’s Sonoma, Amazon, and Crate & Barrel.

Shop more great coffee lover finds in my curated boutique here!

Ruggable Rugs

Lastly, Ruggables make great home gifts. They range in prices but larger ones tend to be around $200. Basically, these are machine washable rugs that can be easily swapped and cleaned. They’re great for anyone, really, but especially perfect for people with pets or children.

They have a base pad that allows you to remove the top to wash or swap out as you wish. The lightweight, washable rug cover sits securely on the no-skid base pad via a velcro-like material and is easy to remove or straighten. The rug covers are all low-pile and stain and water resistant, so you won’t have to be washing them all the time, even though you could.

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We currently have two large Ruggables and one small mat under the cats’ food bowls. For the larger two, one baby Yoda themed and the other a damask inspired Star Wars theme. For under the cats’ bowls, I opted for this pretty Victoria Teal Green Rug. I really want this tartan option (pictured below) and might order just the cover to swap out with our kitchen mat!

Ruggables - Splurge Home Gifts

Ruggables start at $89. Pictured rugs are the Dress Stewart Tartan Khaki Ruggable Rug and Maral Heriz Burgundy Ruggable Rug.

What is a splurge home gift you’ve given or received that is worth the money?
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*This post was originally published on November 16, 2021. It was most recently updated on October 19, 2023.

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