# Personalised housewarming gifts > A good personalised new home gift is a map mug, a glass chopping board, a personalised photo canvas or a metal 'A House Is Made Of' sign. - Published by Your Personalised Gifts: 2026-10-28; last reviewed 2026-10-28 - URL: https://yourpersonalisedgifts.co.uk/guides/personalised-housewarming-gifts ## Key points - Use the new home's postcode on a map mug, so the local area shows on something they'll use every day. - The Highland cow glass chopping board also works as a serving tray, which suits a new home where they like to entertain. - Photo coasters come as a set of 4 or 6, each with the same photo, so they suit couples and pet lovers. - Add two lines of your own wording to the 'A House Is Made Of' metal sign, a simple way to say welcome. - Delivery is free over £80 of gifts, personalised parcels included. ## How did we choose these gifts? We hand-picked these gifts from the range we stock. Every one is chosen for who it suits and what it does, from kitchen pieces and mugs to signs, plaques and photo keepsakes. We also kept a mix of kinds and budgets, so you can find something for a close friend, a parent or a couple. Each gift is personalised with the wording you type, such as a name or a short message. Every order includes a free e-card. Want to see more? Browse every gift in our [Personalised new home gifts](/personalised-new-home-gifts) range, or try [Home & Kitchen](/personalised-home-and-kitchen) and [Personalised signs](/personalised-signs). ## What personalised kitchen gifts suit a new home? Personalised chopping boards and photo coasters suit a new home well, because they are useful pieces that get used every day. Each one carries a message or photo you choose, so the gift clearly says you thought about them. ### [Personalised Glass Chopping Board Worktop Saver](/products/personalised-home-glass-chopping-board-worktop-saver) (£23.49) A gift for the kitchen they'll use. This glass board works as a chopping board, a serving tray and a worktop saver, all in one. Add two lines of your own message to make it personal for a new home or a birthday. Hand washing is recommended. It is odour and stain resistant, and four slip resistant pads attach to the base to help it stay put on the worktop. *Best for: Mums and new homeowners.* ### [Personalised Geometric Glass Chopping Board](/products/personalised-geometric-glass-chopping-board-worktop-saver) (£23.49) A pretty piece for the home, with a geometric design that suits any kitchen. Add two lines of your message and they print in capitals, so the words are easy to read. The glass is odour and stain resistant, and it's a chopping board and worktop saver in one. Four slip resistant pads come included, ready to attach to the base. *Best for: Couples and keen cooks.* ### [Personalised Glass Highland Cow Chopping Board](/products/personalised-highland-cow-glass-chopping-board) (£23.49) The kind of gift that gets used, especially by someone who loves Highland cows. This glass board works as a chopping board or a serving tray, and it carries two lines of your message. Check the spelling first, as it's made with your words. It is odour and stain resistant, and four slip resistant pads come with it to keep it steady on the worktop. *Best for: Highland cow fans.* ### [Personalised Photo Coasters, Set of 4 or 6](/products/personalised-photo-coasters) (from £19.99) A keepsake they'll hold on to, with one of your photos printed on every coaster in the set. Choose a set of 4 or 6, each 10 x 10 cm with a cork back. The photo is cut square around its subject, so a clear picture works best. Made to order, each coaster has a high-gloss printed top. *Best for: Dads and pet lovers.* - [Personalised Glass Chopping Board Worktop Saver](https://yourpersonalisedgifts.co.uk/products/personalised-home-glass-chopping-board-worktop-saver): £23.49 - [Personalised Geometric Glass Chopping Board](https://yourpersonalisedgifts.co.uk/products/personalised-geometric-glass-chopping-board-worktop-saver): £23.49 - [Personalised Glass Highland Cow Chopping Board](https://yourpersonalisedgifts.co.uk/products/personalised-highland-cow-glass-chopping-board): £23.49 - [Personalised Photo Coasters, Set of 4 or 6](https://yourpersonalisedgifts.co.uk/products/personalised-photo-coasters): From £19.99 ## Which personalised mugs and glasses suit a housewarming? Personalised map mugs and a heart latte glass suit a housewarming well. Each is made to order with a postcode or a short message, so the new home is part of the gift. Pick the map for the area, or the latte glass for a personal line. ### [Personalised Map Mug, 1896 - 1904 Revised New](/products/personalised-1896-1904-revised-new-map-mug) (£9.99) Made to be noticed, this ceramic mug shows the 1896 to 1904 Revised New map around a postcode you choose. The map is a digital reproduction of an original Ordnance Survey map, shown at a scale of 1:50,000. Check the postcode carefully before you order, as it's made from the words you type. It's a thoughtful pick for someone who has just moved in, because the map shows the area around their new postcode. *Best for: Someone who has just moved in.* ### [Personalised Map Mug, Present Day Edition](/products/personalised-present-day-edition-map-mug) (£9.99) A gift for the kitchen they'll use, this ceramic mug shows the local area around any valid postcode. The map is a digital reproduction of Ordnance Survey maps at a scale of 1:50,000. It's a warm way to say welcome to new homeowners, or to mark an anniversary. Postcodes starting BT, GY, JE or IM aren't available, so check yours first. Hand washing is recommended. *Best for: Anniversaries and new homeowners.* ### [Personalised Latte Glass, Heart, 3 Message Lines](/products/personalised-heart-latte-glass) (£13.99) A great gift idea for them, this heart-shaped latte glass holds approx. 10 oz (28 cl). It has three message lines. The first line is required and prints as you type it, and the next two print in capitals, so you can add a short message for the new home. It's a sweet pick for a coffee lover or a friend who has just moved in. Check the spelling first, as it's made from the words you enter. *Best for: Coffee lovers who've just moved.* - [Personalised Map Mug, 1896 - 1904 Revised New](https://yourpersonalisedgifts.co.uk/products/personalised-1896-1904-revised-new-map-mug): £9.99 - [Personalised Map Mug, Present Day Edition](https://yourpersonalisedgifts.co.uk/products/personalised-present-day-edition-map-mug): £9.99 - [Personalised Latte Glass, Heart, 3 Message Lines](https://yourpersonalisedgifts.co.uk/products/personalised-heart-latte-glass): £13.99 ## Are personalised signs a good gift for a new home? Yes, a personalised sign is a warm gift for a new home, because the words are picked for the people moving in. These gifts are made to order with the wording you type, from a small wooden sign to a metal sign and hanging slate plaques. ### [Printed White Wooden Sign, Bespoke Design](/products/bespoke-design-white-wooden-sign) (£9.49) Something a little different for a new start. This white wooden sign is 10 cm x 20 cm and printed in colour with your own text, design or logo. You can add a short message, so it's a good fit for a shop, venue or event opening its doors. Use plain letters and numbers, as accents and most symbols can't be printed. The sign is made with your words, so check the spelling before you order. *Best for: A new shop or venue.* ### [Personalised Metal Sign: A House Is Made Of](/products/personalised-a-house-is-made-of-metal-sign) (£13.99) Great for a first home together. This aluminium sign measures 19.4 x 30.5 x 0.1 cm and carries a fixed verse about a house and a home, with two lines of your own wording. Line 1 appears in upper case, so avoid block capitals on line 2. It also suits newlyweds and anniversaries. Fixings aren't included, so double sided adhesive tabs are recommended. *Best for: Couples moving in together.* ### [Personalised Bold Design Slate Plaque](/products/personalised-bold-design-hanging-slate-plaque) (£9.49) A great gift idea for them, especially for a new home. This bold design slate plaque is 25 x 9.5 x 0.5 cm and has two lines of text that appear exactly as you enter them, so type UPPER CASE if you want it. Each piece is cut by hand, so the texture and cut vary, and natural faults, such as flaking or uneven corners, can appear. It hangs from natural, rustic string. *Best for: New homes and anniversaries.* ### [Personalised Hanging Slate Door Plaque with Bear](/products/personalised-bear-slate-door-plaque) (£9.49) A charming pick for them, especially a mum or dad settling into a new home. This personalised slate door plaque is 25 x 9.5 x 0.5 cm and hangs from natural, rustic string. You fill in the role in Bear, which is required, then add three message lines. The plaque's fixed text can't be changed, so only your wording changes. Fool's gold speckles may fall within the personalisation area, and each piece is hand cut, so each one is unique. *Best for: Mums and dads settling in.* - [Printed White Wooden Sign, Bespoke Design](https://yourpersonalisedgifts.co.uk/products/bespoke-design-white-wooden-sign): £9.49 - [Personalised Metal Sign: A House Is Made Of](https://yourpersonalisedgifts.co.uk/products/personalised-a-house-is-made-of-metal-sign): £13.99 - [Personalised Bold Design Slate Plaque](https://yourpersonalisedgifts.co.uk/products/personalised-bold-design-hanging-slate-plaque): £9.49 - [Personalised Hanging Slate Door Plaque with Bear](https://yourpersonalisedgifts.co.uk/products/personalised-bear-slate-door-plaque): £9.49 ## Which keepsakes show love for someone moving house? Keepsakes that carry a photo, a name or a few kind words show love for someone moving house. A photo canvas, two heart decorations and a glass tea light holder each take your own words or picture, so the new home holds something made just for them. ### [Personalised Square Photo Canvas Print](/products/personalised-photo-canvas) (from £29.49) A keepsake they'll hold on to. Your photo is printed on 400gsm artist-grade canvas and stretched over a deep 38 mm kiln-dried pine frame. Mirrored edges keep the whole photo on the front. Choose 31 or 41 cm square, and send a clear photo at least 1500 pixels on its shortest side. Hanging fixings are not included, so add your own for the first wall in their new home. *Best for: Family photos for new homes.* ### [Personalised Abstract Rose Slate Heart](/products/personalised-abstract-rose-printed-slate-heart-decoration) (£9.49) Hand-picked for them, this slate heart shows an abstract rose design with 'Love You' already on it. Add a name or role, shown in capitals, plus a short message over three lines. Each piece is hand cut, so the texture and edges vary, and no two are the same. At 11 x 11 x 0.6 cm and 135 g, it is a small welcome for the new home. *Best for: A warm welcome for mum.* ### [Personalised Boofle Shared Heart Wooden Heart](/products/personalised-boofle-shared-heart-wooden-heart-decoration) (£9.49) A gift with a story, this shared wooden heart is a warm way to mark two people making a home together. It is 10 x 9 x 0.6 cm and a ribbon is included. You add a message over three lines, and it appears just as you type it, so write in normal case rather than block capitals. Stick to plain letters and numbers, as accents and most symbols can't be printed. *Best for: Couples moving in together.* ### [Personalised Soft Watercolour Mirrored Tea Light](/products/personalised-soft-watercolour-mirrored-glass-tea-light) (£13.99) A gift for quiet moments, this mirrored glass tea light holder features the Soft Watercolour design. You add a four-line message, and all text appears in capitals, so keep the words short and plain. It measures 10 x 10 x 6.1 cm, and the tea light is not included, so add one of your own. Place it on a shelf in the new home, where the mirrored glass gives the design a soft shine. *Best for: A gift for a new home.* - [Personalised Square Photo Canvas Print](https://yourpersonalisedgifts.co.uk/products/personalised-photo-canvas): From £29.49 - [Personalised Abstract Rose Slate Heart](https://yourpersonalisedgifts.co.uk/products/personalised-abstract-rose-printed-slate-heart-decoration): £9.49 - [Personalised Boofle Shared Heart Wooden Heart](https://yourpersonalisedgifts.co.uk/products/personalised-boofle-shared-heart-wooden-heart-decoration): £9.49 - [Personalised Soft Watercolour Mirrored Tea Light](https://yourpersonalisedgifts.co.uk/products/personalised-soft-watercolour-mirrored-glass-tea-light): £13.99 ## Which fun personalised gifts suit a BBQ or beer fan? A personalised grill master slate, a grill master metal sign and a beer slate plaque are the fun picks for a barbecue or beer fan. Each one carries a name or short message, so they make a lovely gift for dads, birthdays and Father's Day. ### [Personalised Barbeque Grill Master Slate](/products/personalised-barbeque-grill-master-printed-hanging-slate) (£9.49) Perfect for Father's Day, this hanging slate plaque makes a fun gift for the dad who loves barbecues. Add a name, and the line 'Is the barbeque grill master' is already there. It hangs from natural, rustic string. Each slate is hand cut, so each piece is unique. Made with your words, so check the spelling before you order. *Best for: Dads who love barbecues.* ### [Personalised Grill Master Aluminium BBQ Sign](/products/personalised-bbq-grill-master-metal-sign) (£13.99) Ideal for anyone who loves a good grill, this aluminium sign puts your name on show in capitals. The fixed line 'Is the barbeque grill master' sits alongside it, so the message is ready to go. It measures 30.5 x 19.4 cm. Fixings aren't included, but double sided adhesive tabs are recommended. A lovely choice for Father's Day or a birthday. *Best for: Grill lovers on Father's Day.* ### [Personalised Beer-illiant Slate Plaque](/products/personalised-beer-illiant-hanging-slate-plaque) (£9.49) A pretty piece for the home, this hanging slate plaque suits any beer lover. The fixed line 'You Are Beer-illiant' is already printed, and you add two short lines of your own. It hangs from natural, rustic string and measures 25 x 9.5 x 0.5 cm. Each slate is hand cut, so texture and smoothness vary a little. Plain letters and numbers work best, as we can't print accents or emoji. *Best for: Beer lovers for birthdays.* - [Personalised Barbeque Grill Master Slate](https://yourpersonalisedgifts.co.uk/products/personalised-barbeque-grill-master-printed-hanging-slate): £9.49 - [Personalised Grill Master Aluminium BBQ Sign](https://yourpersonalisedgifts.co.uk/products/personalised-bbq-grill-master-metal-sign): £13.99 - [Personalised Beer-illiant Slate Plaque](https://yourpersonalisedgifts.co.uk/products/personalised-beer-illiant-hanging-slate-plaque): £9.49 ## Our personalised housewarming gifts compared Every gift at a glance: who it suits best and how it is made and sent. | Gift | Best for | Delivery | |---|---|---| | [Personalised Glass Chopping Board Worktop Saver](/products/personalised-home-glass-chopping-board-worktop-saver) (£23.49) | Mums and new homeowners | Made to order | | [Personalised Geometric Glass Chopping Board](/products/personalised-geometric-glass-chopping-board-worktop-saver) (£23.49) | Couples and keen cooks | Made to order | | [Personalised Glass Highland Cow Chopping Board](/products/personalised-highland-cow-glass-chopping-board) (£23.49) | Highland cow fans | Made to order | | [Personalised Photo Coasters, Set of 4 or 6](/products/personalised-photo-coasters) (from £19.99) | Dads and pet lovers | Photo coasters, printed to order | | [Personalised Map Mug, 1896 - 1904 Revised New](/products/personalised-1896-1904-revised-new-map-mug) (£9.99) | Someone who has just moved in | Made to order | | [Personalised Map Mug, Present Day Edition](/products/personalised-present-day-edition-map-mug) (£9.99) | Anniversaries and new homeowners | Made to order | | [Personalised Latte Glass, Heart, 3 Message Lines](/products/personalised-heart-latte-glass) (£13.99) | Coffee lovers who've just moved | Made to order | | [Printed White Wooden Sign, Bespoke Design](/products/bespoke-design-white-wooden-sign) (£9.49) | A new shop or venue | Made to order | | [Personalised Metal Sign: A House Is Made Of](/products/personalised-a-house-is-made-of-metal-sign) (£13.99) | Couples moving in together | Made to order | | [Personalised Bold Design Slate Plaque](/products/personalised-bold-design-hanging-slate-plaque) (£9.49) | New homes and anniversaries | Made to order | | [Personalised Hanging Slate Door Plaque with Bear](/products/personalised-bear-slate-door-plaque) (£9.49) | Mums and dads settling in | Made to order | | [Personalised Square Photo Canvas Print](/products/personalised-photo-canvas) (from £29.49) | Family photos for new homes | Photo canvas, printed to order | | [Personalised Abstract Rose Slate Heart](/products/personalised-abstract-rose-printed-slate-heart-decoration) (£9.49) | A warm welcome for mum | Made to order | | [Personalised Boofle Shared Heart Wooden Heart](/products/personalised-boofle-shared-heart-wooden-heart-decoration) (£9.49) | Couples moving in together | Made to order | | [Personalised Soft Watercolour Mirrored Tea Light](/products/personalised-soft-watercolour-mirrored-glass-tea-light) (£13.99) | A gift for a new home | Made to order | | [Personalised Barbeque Grill Master Slate](/products/personalised-barbeque-grill-master-printed-hanging-slate) (£9.49) | Dads who love barbecues | Made to order | | [Personalised Grill Master Aluminium BBQ Sign](/products/personalised-bbq-grill-master-metal-sign) (£13.99) | Grill lovers on Father's Day | Made to order | | [Personalised Beer-illiant Slate Plaque](/products/personalised-beer-illiant-hanging-slate-plaque) (£9.49) | Beer lovers for birthdays | Made to order | ## How does personalising work? 1. **Type your words** on the gift's page: a name, a date or a short message. Each box shows its character limit as you type, and a tag above the boxes shows your exact words before you add the gift to your basket. 2. **A UK maker personalises it** to order, printing or engraving exactly what you typed. Please check spelling, capitals and dates: we print the words as they are. 3. **It's sent by tracked delivery**, to you or straight to them. We can't print accents, emoji or most symbols, so the boxes accept letters, numbers and simple punctuation. If a personalised gift arrives damaged, faulty or not as you typed it, we remake it or refund it in full ([returns](/returns)). ## How does delivery work? Every gift travels by tracked UK delivery, to your door or straight to theirs. Personalised gifts are made to order and travel as their own parcel, for £7.95, and delivery is free over £80. Each product page shows how long its gift takes to make and when to expect it, before you pay. See [delivery](/delivery) for the details. ## Ready to choose? Personalised housewarming gifts like map mugs, glass chopping boards and metal signs suit new homeowners, couples and parents, giving a simple, warm way to say welcome to a new home. Pick your favourite above, type their name or your message, and we'll make it and send it straight to them, with a free e-card if you like. More ideas: [Personalised photo gift ideas](/guides/personalised-photo-gift-ideas) · [Personalised gifts under £25](/guides/personalised-gifts-under-25). ## Questions ### What is a good personalised housewarming gift? The Personalised Metal Sign: A House Is Made Of is a warm choice for new homeowners. It is an aluminium sign with two lines of up to 30 characters for your own message. It also suits weddings and anniversaries, so it works for couples too. ### Can you personalise a map mug with a postcode for a new home? Yes, the Personalised Map Mug, Present Day Edition is personalised with any valid postcode. It is a ceramic mug that shows the local area at a 1:50,000 scale. It suits new homeowners, newlyweds and anniversary couples. ### What is a good personalised housewarming gift for a keen cook? The Personalised Geometric Glass Chopping Board is a good pick for a keen cook. It is a glass chopping board and worktop saver with two lines of up to 15 characters. It has four slip resistant pads and suits any kitchen. ### Can you add a photo to a personalised housewarming gift? Yes, you can add your own photo. The Personalised Square Photo Canvas Print prints it on 400gsm canvas, in 31 or 41 cm. The Personalised Photo Coasters, Set of 4 or 6 print the same photo on glossy 10 x 10 cm MDF coasters with cork backs. Both suit new homeowners. ### Is delivery free on personalised housewarming gifts? Delivery is free on orders of £80 or more. Every order can carry a free e-card with your message, emailed to them at 8am on the first day the gift could arrive. Every product page, such as the one for the Personalised Map Mug, Present Day Edition, shows the expected delivery dates before you pay.