Housewarming registry: gift ideas by price range
Build the list in the app and share one link: each person claims what they’ll give, first to claim it gets it, and nobody doubles up. Family doesn’t need to download an app: the link opens in the browser. Below is the list for a couple moving into a one-bedroom apartment with a living room, kitchen and laundry area, starting from scratch: 109 gifts, 78 of them up to $25. Each range is the budget price of the whole gift (unit × quantity), the same filter the link uses.
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Price per unit: 2026 range, from budget to mid-range. “First night” is what you’ll use on day one.
Up to $25
78 gifts; 42 essentials.
| Item | Qty. | Price per unit |
|---|---|---|
| Essential · 42 | ||
| Doormat | 1 | $10–35 |
| Living room curtains | 1 | $20–80 |
| Surge protector | 1 | $15–40 |
| Nonstick skilletFirst night | 1 | $15–45 |
| Chef knife | 2 | $10–40 |
| Cutting board | 1 | $8–25 |
| Spatula and wooden spoon | 1 | $6–20 |
| Can and bottle opener | 1 | $5–15 |
| Silverware (fork, knife, spoon)First night | 8 | $3–8 |
| Dinner platesFirst night | 8 | $3–10 |
| GlassesFirst night | 8 | $2–6 |
| Mugs | 4 | $3–10 |
| Dish rack | 1 | $12–35 |
| Kitchen trash canFirst night | 1 | $20–60 |
| Dish towels | 5 | $3–10 |
| Dish soap and spongesFirst night | 1 | $5–12 |
| Food storage containers | 1 | $12–35 |
| PillowsFirst night | 2 | $10–35 |
| Mattress protector | 1 | $20–50 |
| Blackout curtainsFirst night | 1 | $20–70 |
| Hangers (pack of 10) | 2 | $6–15 |
| Laundry hamper | 1 | $12–35 |
| Toilet paper (pack)First night | 2 | $8–20 |
| Soap, shampoo and toothpasteFirst night | 1 | $12–30 |
| Trash can with lidFirst night | 1 | $10–30 |
| Shower curtain and liner | 1 | $10–30 |
| Non-slip tub mat | 1 | $10–25 |
| Toilet brush and plunger | 1 | $10–25 |
| Basket for clean laundry | 1 | $10–30 |
| Bucket | 1 | $8–20 |
| Laundry detergent | 1 | $10–25 |
| Broom and dustpanFirst night | 1 | $10–30 |
| Mop and floor cloths | 1 | $12–35 |
| All-purpose cleaner, disinfectant and bleachFirst night | 1 | $10–25 |
| Trash bagsFirst night | 2 | $8–20 |
| Tool kit (screwdriver, hammer, pliers) | 1 | $20–60 |
| LED bulbsFirst night | 6 | $3–10 |
| Extension cordFirst night | 2 | $8–25 |
| Outlet adapters and power strip | 3 | $6–20 |
| First aid kit | 1 | $12–35 |
| Extra keys and fobs | 3 | $3–30 |
| Smoke and CO alarm (test the batteries)First night | 1 | $25–80 |
| Can wait · 36 | ||
| Key hooks by the door | 1 | $8–25 |
| Shoe rack | 1 | $25–80 |
| Wall hooks or coat rack | 1 | $15–60 |
| Floor lamp | 1 | $25–80 |
| TV wall mount | 1 | $20–60 |
| Small trash can | 1 | $10–30 |
| Water filter pitcherFirst night | 1 | $20–45 |
| Soup bowls | 4 | $3–10 |
| Ladle, slotted spoon and tongs | 1 | $8–25 |
| Baking sheet | 2 | $8–25 |
| Oven mitts and trivet | 1 | $8–20 |
| Coffee maker | 1 | $15–80 |
| Blender | 1 | $25–80 |
| Insulated bottle or thermos | 1 | $15–40 |
| Grater | 1 | $6–18 |
| Strainer | 1 | $5–15 |
| Fan | 1 | $20–70 |
| Blanket | 1 | $20–60 |
| Full-length mirror | 1 | $25–80 |
| Hand towels | 4 | $6–18 |
| Bath mat | 1 | $10–30 |
| Soap dish and toothbrush holder | 1 | $6–20 |
| Towel bar or hooks | 1 | $10–30 |
| Drying rack for delicates | 1 | $15–40 |
| Fabric softener or dryer sheets | 1 | $5–15 |
| Extra hangers (pack of 10) | 2 | $6–15 |
| Iron | 1 | $15–45 |
| Ironing board | 1 | $20–50 |
| Cleaning gloves | 1 | $4–10 |
| Spray mop | 1 | $20–50 |
| Anchors and screws | 1 | $6–20 |
| Tape measure | 1 | $6–20 |
| Step ladder | 1 | $25–80 |
| Flashlight or emergency light | 1 | $8–25 |
| Fire extinguisher | 1 | $20–50 |
| Furnace and AC air filter | 1 | $10–30 |
$25–50
14 gifts; 4 essentials.
| Item | Qty. | Price per unit |
|---|---|---|
| Essential · 4 | ||
| Saucepan with lidFirst night | 2 | $15–45 |
| Sheet setFirst night | 2 | $25–70 |
| Comforter | 1 | $40–120 |
| Bath towelsFirst night | 4 | $10–30 |
| Can wait · 10 | ||
| Coffee table | 1 | $40–150 |
| Living room rug | 1 | $40–150 |
| Mixing bowls | 4 | $10–30 |
| Dinnerware set (16 pieces) | 1 | $30–100 |
| Bedside lamp | 2 | $15–50 |
| Nightstand | 2 | $25–90 |
| Bedroom rug | 1 | $30–100 |
| Bathroom mirror or cabinet | 1 | $30–120 |
| Drill | 1 | $40–120 |
| Wi-Fi router (if the provider does not give one) | 1 | $30–120 |
$50–100
6 gifts; 3 essentials.
| Item | Qty. | Price per unit |
|---|---|---|
| Essential · 3 | ||
| Microwave | 1 | $60–200 |
| Bed frame | 1 | $100–350 |
| Dresser or clothing rack (closets are built in) | 1 | $60–300 |
| Can wait · 3 | ||
| TV stand | 1 | $60–200 |
| Kitchen cart or pantry cabinet | 1 | $60–250 |
| Vacuum cleaner | 1 | $60–200 |
$100–200
4 gifts; 2 essentials.
| Item | Qty. | Price per unit |
|---|---|---|
| Essential · 2 | ||
| Couch (or futon) | 1 | $200–600 |
| Renters insurance (your lease probably requires it) | 1 | $150–280 |
| Can wait · 2 | ||
| Dining table with chairs | 1 | $150–450 |
| Glass shower door | 1 | $200–600 |
Over $200
7 gifts; 3 essentials.
| Item | Qty. | Price per unit |
|---|---|---|
| Essential · 3 | ||
| MattressFirst night | 1 | $250–900 |
| Washer | 1 | $450–600 |
| Clothes dryer | 1 | $450–650 |
| Can wait · 4 | ||
| Refrigerator (most rentals already have one) | 1 | $400–700 |
| Electric range (most rentals already have one) | 1 | $400–800 |
| Cooktop | 1 | $250–700 |
| Wall oven | 1 | $700–1,800 |
Questions
Start with what the place needs. In Casamy, you answer a few quick questions about your home and the app builds the list of what’s missing, room by room, with quantities and prices. Then you share the link with family.
There’s no right amount: each person picks within what they want to spend, and the link filters by price. On this list: up to $25, 78 gifts; $25–50, 14 gifts; $50–100, 6 gifts; $100–200, 4 gifts; over $200, 7 gifts.
With a list where every gift has an owner. On the Casamy link, each person claims what they’ll give; first to claim it gets it, and nobody doubles up. Only the people who keep the list see who claimed what.
No. The link opens in the browser on any phone. Each person picks what they’ll give and claims it with just a name; the phone number is optional.
Build the list for your place.
Answer questions for 3 minutes and the app lays out what’s missing, room by room and with prices.
Build my list on iPhoneFree to build the list · then a 3-day free trial to use it