10 Detroit Themed Gifts You'd Actually Want in Your Home
Looking for a Detroit gift that feels special and unique? Whether you're shopping for a lifelong Detroiter, someone who recently moved away, or a friend who loves the city, there are plenty of ways to celebrate Detroit that actually add to your home instead of cluttering it.
Here are my 10 unique Detroit gift ideas for the person who loves the city as much as you do!
1. The Detroit Landmark Print
I created a Detroit Landmark Print because I could not decide which landmark was my favorite! This is perfect for the Detroiter who explores from New Center to Southwest and everywhere in between. A hand-drawn print featuring nine different iconic Detroit buildings so you don’t have to choose just one!
2. The Mug You’ll Always Reach for First
The perfect Detroit-themed mug does exist. It’s 15 oz in size, colorful, and brings you back to a Saturday at Eastern Market! You may just need to gift this one to yourself!
3. A Gift for the Detroit Couple
For newlyweds or couples with a Detroit connection, choose artwork featuring a meaningful place! My Drawn to Detroit Art Print collection includes over 20 Detroit wedding venues, beloved Detroit bars and restaurants, and landmarks in the neighborhood where first dates are bound to happen.
4. Detroit History for their Gallery Wall
Know someone who loves collecting Detroit decor and art? Add a historic Detroit piece to their collection like the iconic Michigan Central Station or the Masonic Temple. Pair a few prints featuring different landmarks, or neighborhoods for a gallery wall that tells a story.
5. A Detroit Ornament
Give them a little piece of the city to bring out year after year. A Detroit-inspired ornament makes a great holiday gift, especially for someone who has moved away from The Motor City.
6. A Gift for the Detroiter Who Moved Away
Sometimes the best Detroit gift is a reminder of home. A hand-drawn piece of a familiar landmark like Lafayette Coney Island or Belle Isle Conservatory can bring a little bit of Detroit into their new space, wherever they now call home.
7. A Custom Home Illustration
For a truly personal gift, have their home illustrated! A custom drawing is a meaningful way to celebrate a first home, wedding gift, anniversary, or any place filled with memories.
8. A Piece of Detroit Architecture
Detroit's architecture is one of the city's greatest sources of inspiration. A drawing of a favorite building like The Fox Theatre makes one of those Detroit art gifts feel personal without being overly themed.
9. The Magnet Collector
A small but meaningful gift that celebrates all things Detroit. This gift idea can live on its own or become a new tradition for the Detroit lover in your life. One that doesn’t break the bank but is still a unique gift for anyone who loves the city!
10. Something Made Just for Them
The most meaningful gifts don't have to be the biggest ones. A custom illustration, favorite Detroit landmark, or piece of artwork chosen specifically to commemorate a moment in time with custom text can turn a simple gift into something they'll keep for years.
Detroit Gifts With a Story
The best Detroit gift ideas don't have to scream Detroit. They can simply capture something about the city that means something to the person receiving them.
From hand-drawn artwork to custom illustrations, these are unique Detroit gifts made to be enjoyed long after the gift is opened—and beautiful enough to actually live in someone's home.
Looking for the perfect Detroit gift? Explore the Drawn to Detroit collection to find prints, custom art, magnets, and more. 