Break into your new apartment by hosting a house party in your new space.
Whether it’s your first home or not, having a housewarming party is a great way to celebrate your new space. Not only is it fun for you and your guests, but it also marks the start of a new chapter of life. A fun bonus of having a party is there is a good chance your guests will bring you housewarming gifts.
But where do you even start when planning this kind of soiree? Because party planning can be a little stressful, we thought we’d help you out. Here are some great housewarming party ideas to make this farewell the fondest one yet.
Why throw a housewarming party?
Moving to a new home or apartment is a big change in your life. It’s a change that deserves to be celebrated with friends and loved ones. You’re welcoming new energy into your life as well as showing off your new space. Here are some logistics to think about when you start planning your housewarming party.
Number of people
The first thing you need to decide is how many people you are going to invite. That number will really depend on how much space you have in your apartment. If you have a smaller space you might want to just invite the most important people to you. But, if you have a large space then you can go ahead and invite the entire neighborhood if you’d like. Once you have your guest list, you can start planning the theme, food, games and more.
Food
Is it even a party if there isn’t something to eat? You don’t have to serve a full meal, obviously, but it’s always a good idea to have at least hors d’oeuvres for people to snack on. People are always in a better mood when there is food.
Are kids invited?
If the people you are inviting have kids, you should let them know if their children are invited, too. You can simply put if they are or aren’t on the invitation you send out.
It can be hard sometimes to tell people this but don’t feel bad if they aren’t, but it’s OK to want an adults-only party. But keep in mind, some people might now be able to come if they can’t find a babysitter.
Decorations
If you’re having a themed party then you could grab some decorations to add to the theme. Decorations can add a little je ne sais quoi to your party.
Choose the right theme for your get-together with our housewarming party ideas!
The next thing to think about is a theme. Are you planning on having one or not? If you are make sure to let people know ASAP so they can prepare for it. The theme is totally up to you but, it’s a good idea to consider the size of your party before picking a theme.
For instance, a murder mystery theme would be better served with a smaller guest list. Here are some themes to consider for your housewarming party.
Wine and cheese
If you’re not inviting the kiddos, consider throwing a wine and cheese party. Not only does it make you look sophisticated, but it’s a theme that doesn’t require much prep work. This theme also works for big or small parties.
Backyard barbecue
A great way to show off your outdoor space is by throwing a barbeque. This theme is terrific if you’re moving in during the summer months and is also kid friendly. A barbecue works well too if your new home isn’t fully ready to show off.
Murder mystery
Who doesn’t love a little mystery in their life? If you’re having a smaller party why not make it more interesting with a murder mystery game?
You can make this as big or small as you want too. You could go all out with costumes, backstories, decorations and even themed invites. However, you could also make it just as fun by doing a simple game of Clue. To add a little flavor to this theme, you could even have themed cocktails.
Game night
Throwing a game night is another great theme for your housewarming party. Have everyone bring their favorite game to play. This takes some of the pressure off you as the host to entertain everyone and it’s a great kid-friendly theme. Parents can bring games for the kids to play while the adults play their games.
Empty house party
If you haven’t moved your furniture in yet and you have a big open space, throw an empty house party as a housewarming. Use the empty space as a dance floor, mingling space or even a roller skate ring. Go as big or small as you want for this one.
Friendsgiving
Moving in around Thanksgiving? Why not combine the holiday with your housewarming party and host a Friendsgiving party? It’s a great theme for those fall months when everyone wants to gather inside and be cozy.
Movie night
A movie night theme is a great housewarming party idea if you’re having a small gathering. Invite your closest friends and watch your favorite movie.
You can go get movie theater popcorn and have lots of candy options as well. If you want to add nice a nice touch your invites could even be a movie ticket or an invite to a movie premiere.
Brunch
Get bougie and invite people over for Saturday or Sunday brunch. Cook something fancy, order take out or even go out to brunch at your favorite restaurant. You could have brunch-themed cocktails because it’s always five o’clock somewhere.
No theme
It’s good to keep in mind that a party can be just as fun with no theme at all. Just inviting your friends over and talking can be a blast. As long as you have the people you like best and maybe some food your party will be a hit.
Pick a home, then your favorite housewarming party ideas from this list
There are a lot of different things that go into having a great housewarming party such as food, theme and guests. Hopefully, you can use this guide to help make your housewarming party the best one your friends have ever seen.
And if you’re looking for the perfect venue to start your apartment housewarming party, start with the right home.
Source: rent.com