Many of the editorial staff at USA TODAY are homeowners, myself included. As such, many of us have had to endure lengthy home search and closing processes before even getting our residences situated after moving in. Choosing the right aesthetic can be difficult after an already-lengthy journey to a new house or condo.
We used our collective experience in this area, along with the input of several home experts, to compile a list of the best gifts for homeowners. Included here are options for nearly everyone on your holiday gift list, including avid DIYers, foodies, your tech-obsessed friends and everyone in between. See our picks for people at nearly any stage of moving in or owning for the first time.
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The top 13 gifts for homeowners, according to experts
- Editor's Pick: Giddy the Goose Metal Porch Statue
- Best gift for entertaining: Olive Oasis Wood Bowl Set
- Best gift for new homeowners: Hoto Tools Household Tool Set
- Best practical gift: DeWalt 20V Wet/Dry Vac
- Best smart-home gift: GoveeLife Smart Water Leak Sensors
- Best luxury outdoor gift: PERGOLUX Pergola 4 Pro
- Best gift for pizza lovers: Big Horn Stainless Steel Propane Gas Outdoor Pizza Oven
- Best git for coffee lovers: SMEG Drip Coffee Maker
- Best gift for DIYers: Dremel Blueprint DD12V-S1 3-in-1 Drill Driver
- Best personalized home gift: Frameology Ready-to-Hange Gallery Wall
- Best gift for small spaces: Coddle Optic Multifunctional Ottoman
- Best splurge cleaning gift: Roborock Qrevo Edge 3 Pro
- Best design-forward gift: Louis Poulsen Panthella 160 Portable Lamp
Editor's pick
The front stoop of any home is likely going to leave an impression on any visitors you may have. Adding this Giddy the Goose statue will help to make this a certainty. Durable metal construction is a plus, as this 21" piece will withstand nearly any weather event, and can be dressed to match any holiday or occasion. This includes outfits for Christmas, Halloween, July 4th and more.
Take this popular home accessory home today.
Best gift for entertaining
Having people over for dinner can be incredibly nerve-wracking. Aside from preparing the perfect dish, ensuring that your home is well-presented can add another layer of angst to your preparations. The Olive Oasis Wood Bowl Set from Plow & Hearth is a great option if you're trying to inject some color into your table setting for guests, whether they're family, friends or a special someone you're trying to impress. Durable wood construction and a vibrant floral design will ensure that these bowls really "pop" on your tabletop, even if you're just using them as a decorative piece.
Present your meals in style with these bowls.
Best gift for new homeowners
40 pieces, including 14 tools and HOTO's signature electric/ manual screwdriver round out this portable tool set. If you're a new homeowner and are looking to add a compact solution to furniture assembly and basic home repairs, we think this is a great place to begin your search.
This HOTO set comes with all you see above, including a hex key set for some of those more annoying self-assembled furniture items. Another plus is the sleek and portable carrying case that ensures this will fit nearly anywhere.
Cover your basic repair needs with this set from HOTO.
Best practical gift
This DeWalt 20V Wet/Dry Vacuum is something I wish I had during my DIY flooring overhaul. The necessary sanding kicked up a lot of dust, and having a more durable vacuum than our standard household model would have made cleanup far more efficient.
Lou Manfredini, Ace Hardware's home expert chimed in, "No matter the project, it’s only completely done when everything is cleaned up. These small powerful vacuums are terrific. Not only for DIY projects but everyday touch-up cleanings as well."
That DeWalt's 20V batteries are compatible with numerous other DeWalt tools only adds to the appeal. So, if you already own another 20V tool from this manufacturer, you can save money by not having to purchase a new battery with your vacuum.
Make cleanup a breeze with this compact vacuum.
Best smart-home gift
This affordable upgrade has the added benefit of possibly saving any homeowner lots of money down the road. Water damage can be incredibly costly. Some GoveeLife Leak Detectors can help you to avoid these and the resulting time away from your home while contractors work.
John Blackburn, the founder of ARS Restoration Services in Vancouver, WA put it this way: "The best gift for any homeowner is a set of smart water leak sensors, ideally paired with an automatic shutoff valve. Most of the water damage we see starts small, like a supply line under a sink or a water heater that lets go while nobody's home, and a sensor that pings your phone the moment it gets wet can turn a major tear-out into a quick towel cleanup."
Depending on the size of the home in question, your purchase includes a central hub and anywhere from one to six leak detectors for blanket coverage.
Protect any home from water damage with this addition.
Best luxury outdoor gift
Pergolux has sold more than 100,000 luxury outdoor home additions across 14 countries and now offers several different designs and product lines to choose from. We think its Pergola 4 Pro would make a perfect patio centerpiece for anyone who spends a lot of time in their backyard or enjoys entertaining guests.
This particular patio covering features full control via remote, mobile app and voice commands. With dimmable lights and fully rotating individual panels, it seamlessly blends convenience and luxury. And, its rust-free aluminum frame is rated to support 6,600 pounds of snow, so you won't have to worry about it buckling during even the worst blizzards or nor'easters.
Make any backyard a desirable relaxation hub with this.
Best gift for pizza lovers
If that new homeowner in your circle is someone who revels in entertaining guests by preparing unique dishes or just showing off their latest gadget, we think we have something for you. The Big Horn 16-inch Outdoor Propane Pizza Oven is both a compact and easily-stored unit and a conversation starter during backyard barbecues and gatherings.
Whether your target gift recipient is an avid foodie or just enjoys cooking, this is a notable addition to any outdoor kitchen. This oven reaches a peak temperature of over 900 degrees and, with its manually-rotating plate, it's easy for even a novice to get the perfect cook on the first try.
Get restaurant-quality pizza at home anytime with this specialized oven.
Best gift for coffee lovers
The SMEG Retro Drip Coffee Maker is a picture-perfect add-on to any modern countertop. This mid-century modern design is inspired by SMEG's 1950s refrigerator line, which is easy to see in its rounded appearance and chrome accessories and accents.
Additionally, a 10-cup glass carafe and 40-minute post-brew heating time make it easy to have coffee ready for yourself or a larger group no matter what your morning to-do list entails. Well-built plastic and stainless steel components are easy to wash and maintain, so ensuring the longevity of this coffee maker's appearance is easy with a little effort.
Add some mid-century flair to any kitchen with a SMEG coffee maker.
Best gift for DIYers
We all know someone who loves framed pictures and artwork, or uses shelves and knickknacks as a decorative element. As a DIYer, I'd consider this tool if I had more hanging items on my walls. Transitioning from stud finder to drill can be annoying at best when placing multiple hanging points in the form of nails or screws in drywall anchors.
This 3-in-1 Dremel tool places a stud finder and laser level right in the handle, so you have everything you need at your fingertips for longer projects where interior design meets intermediate physical work. We think the DIY-obsessed homeowner you know will enjoy this ahead of the holiday rush.
Give any tool set a boost with this versatile item from Dremel.
Best personalized home gift
What better way to test out your new Dremel tool than to hang a beautifully-curated set of picture frames. These gallery sets from Frameology are the perfect way to make your new living room or entertainment space your own.
Each of the many frame set options available comes with its own paper hanging template, so you'll have far more than a simple visual reference to go on when you begin placing these arrangements on your walls. Each photo in the Classic line comes with damage-free adhesive-back strips for easy swap-outs if you want to refresh your existing layout. To contrast, Luxe gallery walls include sealed paper backings for each photo to keep them preserved for years. Depending on your intended use, Frameology has something for everyone's tastes.
Make your entertainment space your own with one of these curations.
Best gift for small places
Blend usefulness with sleek interior design elements with this multifunctional ottoman from Coddle. Especially in smaller homes or apartments, you'll probably be on the hunt for anything that can satisfy multiple uses. In a couple of the tiny apartments I had before buying my home, I would have enjoyed a piece of furniture like this that could fulfill light storage needs while also serving as a footrest or seat for guests. We were able to get professional interior designer, Lisa Quinn's opinion to vouch for this gift recommendation:
"In every home I design, especially the smaller homes, my favorite pieces are those that work harder than they look. The Coddle Optic Multifunctional Ottoman is that hero for me: lift the top panels to reveal hidden storage for blankets and pillows, flip the panels over from their upholstered side and you find walnut trays that double as a coffee-table surface." Lisa also works as a rental property owner and home stager, so functional home design is a true specialty.
This ottoman comes in navy or green velvet (shown above), and ash or ivory linen weave. You should be able to match any friend or family member's preferred color palette when shopping on Coddle.
Add an aesthetic and storage upgrade today.
Best splurge cleaning gift
I absolutely love my own Roborock robot vacuum, and it's something I would purchase again in a heartbeat. This slightly newer, slightly higher-end version of my vacuum is packed with features and is ready to go out of the box. A companion mobile app allows for easy tracking during operation and setup to configure to your specific flooring layout.
Refillable mop water tanks and corner-cleaning Flexi-Arm mop and side brush heads ensure that your vacuum can provide hands-off cleaning for tough messes. And, if you have a small ledge in your planned cleaning area, this vacuum can reach up to 3.46" above level to clean previously-unreachable spaces.
Easily set your cleaning schedule via the app to meet your needs and relax as your home remains sparkling clean.
Keep your floors sparkling clean with this Roborock Qrevo Edge 3 Pro vacuum.
Best design-forward gift
We're very much into classic designs on the USA TODAY team, and this smaller variant on a 1971 Louis Poulsen original is perfect for augmenting an already-warm in-home atmosphere wherever you need it. Olga Doykhen, a high-end interior designer from Orange County, CA gave her thoughts on this cozy aesthetic upgrade: "Light has an immediate effect on how a space feels. This Panthella’s soft, adjustable glow brings warmth and dimension to a dinner table, bedside or reading nook."
This long-standing design is unintrusive and comes in nine colors. We think this can serve as a complementary design element in a range of modern homes. Shop this or another Louis Poulsen classic to boost any homeowner's living space appeal.
Gift this chic living room addition today.
How we put our homeowners' gift list together
As is the case with all of the gift guides we curate, our editorial staff's collective experiences were front-and-center here. We do our best to put ourselves in the intended recipients' shoes, whether we're making a list for moms, coffee lovers, or any other group that requires carefully organized options from which to choose. In this instance, our own home ownership backgrounds were a huge help.
When creating this list in particular, we not only put our heads together to brainstorm, but also solicited the advice of home and interior design experts to choose the best options from general housewarming, to personalized touches and more. We think that this at least provides a starting point for any shopping journey you have coming up for a homeowner in your life.
This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: The 13 best gifts for homeowners in 2026, according to home experts
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