Thoughtful ideas to help you celebrate fresh starts with heartfelt words
There’s something undeniably special about moving into a new home. Whether it’s a first apartment, a long-awaited dream home, or a fresh start in a new suburb, it deserves a joyful celebration—and a beautiful message to match.
At B&M Florist, we believe in pairing stunning housewarming bouquets with words that feel personal and uplifting. If you’re wondering what to write in a new home card, we’ve curated 40 housewarming messages to help you spread warmth, humour, love, and everything in between.
Classic and Heartfelt Messages
Perfect for anyone—from your bestie to your next-door neighbour—these timeless messages never go out of style.
- Home sweet home! Wishing you years of joy, comfort and beautiful memories in your new space.
- Congratulations on your new home—it’s the beginning of a brand-new adventure.
- May your new house be filled with laughter, love, and endless cups of tea.
- Here’s to cosy nights, happy mornings and peaceful weekends.
- Wishing you warmth and happiness in every corner of your new home.
Funny and Light-Hearted Wishes
When a laugh feels just right, these messages bring a cheeky touch to your card.
- Welcome to adulthood. Enjoy the mortgage!
- May your Wi-Fi be strong and your neighbours be friendly.
- Congrats on the new home—now let’s fill it with wine and snacks.
- You officially have a grown-up home. Does this mean we can’t eat on the floor anymore?
- New house, same chaos—but with nicer lighting!
Short & Sweet Messages
Sometimes less is more. These quick notes are small in size but big in sentiment.
- So happy for you—cheers to the new nest!
- Congratulations! Can’t wait to visit.
- Wishing you love and light in every room.
- Welcome home, at last.
- Big love in your new little corner of the world.
Sentimental Wishes for Close Friends
These are for the friends who feel like family—where a simple “congrats” just won’t do.
- Your new home is beautiful—but your friendship is what truly makes it feel full of love.
- Here’s to a house that holds your biggest dreams and softest landings.
- Watching you step into this next chapter fills my heart. You deserve every bit of joy coming your way.
- I know how much this move means to you. I’m so proud of you.
- May your home be filled with music, memories and messy, magical moments.
Housewarming Messages for Couples
Sweet, romantic, or a little bit sassy—these are great for partners embarking on a new home journey together.
- Congrats lovebirds! May your new nest be feathered with laughter and late-night snacks.
- Here’s to more coffee mornings, movie nights and slow Sundays together.
- Your home is a reflection of your love—warm, welcoming and a little quirky.
- From first kisses to furniture arguments, may your new place hold it all.
- Wishing you endless dancing in the kitchen and cuddles on the couch.
Warm Wishes for Families
These messages are ideal for households big or small—because every family’s love makes a home.
- May your family find new memories, new traditions and new joys in this beautiful space.
- Congrats on the new family headquarters! Can’t wait to see what adventures unfold.
- Wishing you a home where little feet patter and big hearts gather.
- A new home to fill with bedtime stories, holiday traditions and warm hugs.
- May every room be filled with laughter and every hallway echo with love.
Inspirational New Home Wishes
Uplifting, dreamy, and perfect for someone about to take on the world from their brand new base.
- Your new home is more than a place—it’s a launching pad for dreams.
- May your walls know joy, your rooms hold hope, and your doors open to new beginnings.
- A fresh chapter begins—write your story with courage, curiosity and lots of love.
- New keys, new door, new energy. The best is yet to come.
- Plant your roots deep, and let happiness grow.
Personal Touches & Floral Pairings
Want to go the extra mile? Pair your card with flowers that symbolise housewarming wishes:
- Sunflowers – Radiating joy and positivity
- Peace lilies – Known for calm, healing and harmony
- Lavender – For relaxation and a beautiful aroma
- Roses in warm tones – Symbolising love and connection
- Eucalyptus – Refreshing and restorative, perfect for a fresh start
Personalisation tip: You can also handwrite your message on a card that matches the vibe of their new space—think neutral tones for a minimalist home, or colourful prints for the maximalist friend who owns ten throw cushions and a disco ball.
Final Thoughts
There’s something powerful about a simple message at the start of a new chapter. Whether you’re writing to a colleague, a cousin or your childhood friend, your words can turn a bouquet or bottle of bubbly into something far more meaningful.
Need the perfect blooms to match your card? At B&M Florist, we’ve got a thoughtfully curated range of flowers designed to brighten up brand new spaces. Fresh, local, and hand-delivered with care.
Here’s to new beginnings—and the beautiful little messages that make them feel like home.