Colourful Birmingham housewarming gifts with a story behind them
New keys. New neighbours. Far too many cardboard boxes.
Moving home deserves marking, whether it’s a first flat, a long-awaited house purchase or simply somewhere new to call your own.
If you’re looking for a Birmingham new home gift that’s more personal than another houseplant, The Birmingham Colour Palette captures Brum in six colours.
And this one is particularly special. Birmingham was the very first Colour Palette, the design that started all this madness and eventually grew into 75 different palettes.
Since then, it’s appeared in homes across the city, on display at Grand Central at New Street station and Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery, and even worn on Joe Lycett’s head during his United States of Birmingham TV adventure.
Not bad for six little swatches.
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Why Birmingham makes a brilliant new home gift
Perhaps they’ve just bought their first home in Birmingham. Maybe they’re moving across the city, returning to Brum or leaving for somewhere completely new.
The Birmingham Colour Palette turns six very local references into contemporary wall art, mugs and colourful keepsakes.
Something unmistakably Brummie, without feeling like a traditional souvenir.
The six colours of Birmingham
Old Bus Cream
A nostalgic nod to the classic blue and cream WMPTE buses that once filled Birmingham’s streets.
Mr Egg Yellow
For the legendary Hurst Street café and a name that still brings back memories for generations of Brummies.
Jewellery Quarter Gold
A suitably precious colour for Birmingham’s world-famous Jewellery Quarter and its extraordinary history of making.
Tikka Red
A celebration of the classic Brummie Balti. Also, apparently, Tom Cruise’s favourite meal. We’ll take that.
The Bull Bronze
For the Bullring Bull, one of Birmingham’s most recognisable modern icons and possibly the most photographed Brummie of them all.
Sabbath Black
It could only finish here. Black for Birmingham’s very own Black Sabbath, the godfathers of heavy metal.
Buses, cafés, jewellery, Baltis, bulls and Sabbath.
That’s Brum.
Find the perfect Birmingham housewarming gift
Not sure what to choose? Here’s a quick guide by budget:
Under £10 – Fridge Magnet, Coaster
£10–£20 – Ceramic Mug, Porcelain Mug, Placemat, Mouse Mat, Tote Bag, Apron, T-shirt
£20+ – Framed Art Print, Canvas
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Birmingham wall art for those new walls
A new home usually comes with a lot of empty wall space.
A framed Birmingham Colour Palette print or canvas makes a more substantial housewarming present, bringing six familiar Brummie stories into a living room, kitchen, hallway or home office.
It’s also rather nice knowing the same design has found its way into homes across Birmingham as well as some considerably more unexpected places.
Although Joe Lycett’s head may take some beating.
Something smaller for the first cuppa
Before the pictures are hung and the Wi-Fi is working, someone needs to find the kettle.
A Birmingham Colour Palette mug makes an affordable new-home present, while coasters and other smaller pieces are ideal if you want to turn up with something thoughtful.
Wine disappears. Flowers eventually give up.
Mr Egg Yellow and Sabbath Black can hang around considerably longer.
Birmingham, wherever they’re moving
A new address doesn’t necessarily have to be in Birmingham.
For someone moving away, a Birmingham print or keepsake can represent home, university years, family, favourite memories or simply a city they love.
And for someone moving to Birmingham, six colours featuring old buses, Mr Egg, the Jewellery Quarter, Balti, the Bull and Black Sabbath make a pretty good introduction.
Welcome to Brum.
Frequently asked questions
What is a good Birmingham new home gift?
Something connected to the city can make a housewarming present much more personal. Birmingham wall art, mugs and colourful keepsakes work well for a first home, new flat or house move.
What can I buy someone for their first home in Birmingham?
For a larger present, framed Birmingham wall art or canvas can mark the occasion. For a smaller budget, mugs and coasters make useful housewarming gifts with a proper Brummie connection.
What can I buy someone moving away from Birmingham?
A city-inspired print, mug or keepsake gives them a little piece of Brum to take with them, wherever the next set of keys happens to be.