Housewarming gift list: what to ask for when you move, and how to share it
The short answer
Ask for things you'll use every day and can't easily buy all at once: power, a fridge, a washing machine, kitchen basics, curtains. Put them on a Spray housewarming page as funds friends can chip into or cover in full, open the page on the list, and keep cash gifts folded for anyone who'd rather just send something.
- Ask for useful things over decorations.
- Mix big shared items with small ones a single friend can cover.
- Cash funds mean no duplicate kettles.
- Build your list from Jumia, Konga or Amazon screenshots.
Housewarming gift ideas worth asking for
| Room | Ideas |
|---|---|
| Power | Inverter and batteries, solar panels, a generator, rechargeable fans and lamps |
| Kitchen | Fridge or freezer, gas cooker, microwave, blender, pots, a good knife set |
| Living room | Sofa, rug, curtains, TV, a centre table |
| Bedroom | Mattress, bedding, wardrobe, curtains |
| Laundry and cleaning | Washing machine, iron and board, a vacuum |
| Funds | Next year's rent, moving costs, repairs |
Build a list that works for every pocket
Friends give at different levels. A list of only big items can put people off; a list of only small ones won't get you the fridge. Mix them:
- Two or three big items friends can chip into together.
- Three or four smaller items one person could cover alone.
- Cash gifts folded underneath, for anyone who'd rather not choose.
On any item, friends can chip in any amount. Once an item has started, Cover the rest pays exactly what's left. If you've hidden progress, guests see Gift it in full instead.
Share your list, step by step
Start a housewarming page
Choose Housewarming and add the date and your link.
Add items quickly
Import up to 6 screenshots of a Jumia, Konga or Amazon list, or paste a product link. Spray reads the name, price and photo, and converts foreign prices to naira.
Decide what happens if prices change
For linked items, choose: update your target automatically, ask you first, or keep it fixed.
Choose what guests see
Turn Show prices and targets and Show progress on or off, for the whole page or per item.
Turn on payments and share
Confirm who you are, add your bank account, and share your link.
What to say when you share it
Keep it light, and lead with the invitation. For example:
- ‘We've moved! Come and see the new place on Saturday. If you've been asking what we need, it's all here: [your link].’
- ‘We don move! Housewarming is on Saturday. Our list is here if you want to bless the house: [your link].’
Questions
- What is a good housewarming gift in Nigeria?
- Something the household uses every day: a power source, kitchen appliances, curtains, bedding. If you're not sure, a cash gift towards an item on their list lets them choose.
- How many items should a housewarming list have?
- Six to eight is plenty. Mix a few big items friends share with smaller ones one person can cover.
- Can I add items from Instagram shops?
- Yes. Screenshots work with any store or app, as long as each item's name and price are visible.