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GiftsFor the friend who just got the keys to a small place, the right housewarming gift is a small, practical one that fits on a shelf or a counter. These useful housewarming gifts cover the kitchen, the entryway, the bedroom and the windowsill, with one pick per kind. Each listing gives specs such as a size or a count, so you can see what you are handing over before you order.
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Four stemless wine glasses, 15 ounces each, with no stems. A set of four is a small number of glasses, which suits a small cabinet. Rated 4.7 stars from 17,617 reviews.
A pack of 6 olive cotton dish towels in a tight weave, each 28 by 18 inches. The listing sells them as 100% cotton, so they are an easy gift for any kitchen. Rated 4.5 stars from 11,482 reviews.
This wall-mounted key holder is 10.4 inches long and 2.7 inches deep, with hooks and a small wooden shelf. It gives the entryway a place for keys and takes no floor space. Rated 4.6 stars from 800 reviews.
A 6 inch blue ceramic pot with a drainage hole. The saucer is included and catches runoff, so the pot can sit on a windowsill or a shelf. Rated 4.7 stars from 761 reviews.
A round bamboo cheese board with 4 knives stored in a slide-out drawer, so the tools stay with the board. The listing sells it as a cheese board and knife set. Rated 4.7 stars from 132 reviews.
A short ceramic vase measuring 6 by 5.5 by 5.5 inches. It is small enough for a shelf, a table or a windowsill, and it holds a few stems or sits on its own. Rated 4.7 stars from 405 reviews.
A beige polyester fleece throw measuring 50 by 60 inches, big enough to cover a lap or drape over a couch arm. The listing gives the weight as 320 GSM. Rated 4.6 stars from 27,559 reviews.
A welcome mat measuring 30 by 17.5 inches with a PVC top and a natural rubber backing. The listing says it works indoors or outdoors and has a non-slip backing. Rated 4.6 stars from 6,197 reviews.
Four round white marble coasters, 4 inches across. The listing says they resist heat, so they also hold a hot mug. A set of four covers a small coffee table. Rated 4.6 stars from 174 reviews.
A ceramic soap dispenser that holds 300 milliliters and measures about 4.5 by 3.9 by 4.7 inches. It suits a bathroom counter or a kitchen sink. Rated 4.6 stars from 64 reviews.
A lavender linen spray made with essential oils, sold for bedding, laundry and fabric. The scent is the main feature, so it suits a gift for someone who likes a scented bed. Rated 4.2 stars from 9,970 reviews.
An 8 by 10 inch wood frame with a tempered glass front. It stands on a tabletop or hangs on the wall. It comes as a single frame in dark brown. Rated 4.4 stars from 408 reviews.
Twelve small soy wax candles, each 2.4 inches wide, packed together in a gift box. The listing sells it as a 12 pack set, so one box covers a shelf and a bathroom. Rated 4.6 stars from 75 reviews.
