Housewarming gifts friends can chip in for
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Moving into a new place is exciting - and expensive. After the deposit and the moving van, there’s rarely money left for the sofa or the good coffee machine. That’s where friends can help.
For the living room
- a sofa or armchair
- a rug that makes the room
- a floor lamp or designer pendant light
- a wall print or original artwork
- a record player or speaker
For the kitchen
- an espresso machine or tea ceremony set
- a stand mixer
- a set of good knives
- cast-iron pans
- a dining table and chairs
- a vase or a tableware set from a well-known brand
For the bedroom
- a quality mattress
- linen bedding
- blackout curtains
For the balcony or garden
- outdoor furniture
- large plants and planters
- string lights
Practical help
- a cleaning service for the first month
- a handyman for a day to hang shelves and lights
- a contribution to the moving costs
How to do it without awkwardness
The person moving can create a wishlist with a few clear items and share the link with the housewarming invitation. Friends pick the item they like and contribute what they can - €15 or €150. Nobody arrives with a fifth set of wine glasses.
Create a housewarming wishlist
On GiftRise you add your wishes with a target and a link to the product, share one link and see every gift as it arrives. When you’re ready, withdraw the money to your bank.