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Housewarming gifts · From ₹1,199
Housewarming gift, for a home that remembers.
Plants wilt and showpieces gather dust. Give a family settling into a new home a printed book of the house hunt, the move and the first festivals under a new roof.
- Built from the move-in and family photos
- 12 to 20 pages, from ₹1,199
- Suits griha pravesh and a new beginning
Why a personalized housewarming gift is worth giving
New homes receive a familiar set of gifts: decor pieces, kitchenware and potted plants. A housewarming gift that tells the story of the family moving in is far less common, and it often ends up on the coffee table where guests pick it up and ask about it.
Moving house is one of the biggest chapters in anyone’s life. Behind the boxes and the paperwork are years of saving, planning and hope. A book that captures the house hunt, the griha pravesh ceremony and the first meals lets the family remember the story and not just the furniture.
As the years pass, the book becomes a record of how the home started. Children enjoy seeing the empty rooms before they were filled, and parents like being reminded of how far they came from the first night under that roof.
Want more ideas? Read our guides on housewarming gift ideas.
Housewarming gift ideas by occasion
Different homes call for different stories.
First home for a young couple
Include the apartment search, the registration day and the first dinner on the floor with boxes around. The story of a first home is full of charm and chaos.
Family moving to a bigger house
Show the old home alongside the new one, with photographs of what the family carried across and what they left behind.
Griha pravesh ceremony
Document the puja, the milk boiling, relatives and sweets. These pictures are often the most emotional in the whole book.
Parents’ dream home
For parents who built or bought a house after years of hard work, a book from the children celebrating the journey makes a deeply moving gift.
What to include in a housewarming photo book
Pages that follow the house from empty to lived-in.
The house hunt
Site visits, builder meetings and the moment the family first saw the place and just knew.
Before and after
Empty rooms next to the finished ones, showing how the space changed.
Griha pravesh
The puja, the guests, the decoration and the first meal in the new kitchen.
Family in each room
A portrait in the living room, the kitchen and the balcony, with a line on what the space means to the family.
Little details
The nameplate, the first diya at the door and the corner that became the family’s favourite.
First festival at home
Diwali, Holi or Eid in the new house, with all the relatives who came to visit.
What to write in a housewarming gift
Keep it warm, plain and hopeful.
Wish for what the home will hold
Write about the laughter, the meals and the festivals you hope will fill the rooms.
Mention a shared memory
If you have shared meals or celebrations in the family’s old home, mention one. It links the old and the new.
End with a blessing
A short wish for happiness and health is more than enough, and many families will treat it as a blessing.
Ordering a housewarming gift in India
Time it around the ceremony for the best effect.
Ask for photos
Collect photographs from the family, or from relatives who attended the puja. Send them to the studio on WhatsApp with a few notes on each.
Confirm the date
Share the griha pravesh or party date so the studio can plan the timeline. Delivery times are confirmed before payment.
Deliver to the new address
If the family has already moved, send the book directly to the new home so it arrives where it belongs.
Photo book prices, simple and upfront.
Every book includes a personalized design, printing and binding for your chosen page count. The studio confirms the final total, delivery charges and finish before you pay. Need a different length? Ask for a custom book. See full pricing.
₹1,199
12 pages
₹1,399
14 pages
₹1,599
16 pages
₹1,799
18 pages
₹1,999
20 pages
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Ideas, checklists and caption help for this occasion.
What is a good housewarming gift?
A personalized photo memory book of the family and their new home is a thoughtful housewarming gift. It celebrates the move and becomes a keepsake they can keep adding to over time.
Is a photo book suitable for griha pravesh?
Yes. A book that includes the puja, the guests and the first meals in the new house suits a griha pravesh gift well and can be given at or after the ceremony.
Can I make it a group gift?
Yes. Friends and relatives can send photographs and short messages, and the book can be presented as a gift from everyone.
How many photos do I need?
Around twenty photographs are enough for a 12 page book. Include a mix of the house, the family and the ceremony for a balanced story.
How much does a housewarming book cost?
Prices start at ₹1,199 for 12 pages and go up to ₹1,999 for 20 pages. The final total and delivery charges are confirmed before payment.
Can I deliver it to the new address?
Yes. Share the new address when you order, and the studio will confirm the delivery details with you.
Can I order it after the party?
Yes. Many people make the book after the ceremony so it includes the photographs from the day, and present it at a later visit.
Start your book
Tell us your story.
Build your enquiry here, then send it in WhatsApp. We’ll discuss the design, final price and delivery before you order.
- Choose a page count and occasion
- Add as much or as little story as you like
- Send photos in the same WhatsApp chat
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- 3Story
- 4Photos
- 5You
- 6Review
To create a book, contact us on WhatsApp or email info@ragnarstudio.com. The step-by-step form needs JavaScript.
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Open WhatsApp, review the message and press Send. Share your selected photos in the same chat.
Give her a gift that remembers.
Share your photographs and a few lines. The studio will design the book.