Getting the keys to a first home in Ireland right now takes years of saving, a lot of viewings and more than a few disappointments. When someone you love finally gets there, the gift should mark how big a deal it is. Another candle won't do that.
A map of the new address
A first-home map poster shows the streets around their new place, with a marker on their front door. Ours can be shaped like a house, with the address and the date they got the keys underneath. It's the first thing a lot of people hang in a new hallway.
What to write
- "Our first home" or "Home sweet home" as the first line.
- The address: house number and street, or just the street if they'd rather not share it.
- The date they got the keys.
Picking a colour for a room you haven't seen
If you don't know the decor yet, Monochrome and Terracotta are safe with almost anything. For a modern house with dark walls, Black & Platinum or Black & Gold look great in a black frame.
Not just first homes
A map of the house someone grew up in is a lovely gift when parents downsize, or for someone who has emigrated. Same idea, different words: "Where it all began", "Home".
How to make one
- Open the free editor. This link starts you on our first-home design.
- Search the address, put the marker on the house and add the date.
- Choose a size, A4 up to 60 × 90 cm, framed (ready to hang) or unframed.
No account needed. Delivery to Ireland and the UK is free. Prints arrive in about 3–6 working days and framed prints in 7–12.