Father's Day (Sunday 20 June) is looming! Since we know men aren't the easiest to buy for, we've come up with ten fantastic ideas, certain to put a smile on your old man's face.
1. Boy racer
If a classic car is a bit out of your budget this year, why not treat your dad to a collectable classic instead. These classic car bookends (£55) from Graham and Green make the perfect gift for a car enthusiast. Or if your budget doesn't quite stretch that far, this speedy paper clip car (£15.95) from The Conran Shop will cheer up his desk without breaking the bank.
2. Read all about it
This coffee table book, Cars, (£12.99) from Heals, will keep him quiet for hours on end. It explains how the objects of industry became a medium of artistic expression and is packed with glossy photographs of cars to keep him happy.
3. Bowl him over
If your Pa has a keen eye for design, he'll appreciate the beauty behind these Jeeves & Wooster Pendant Lights (£338) from Leigh Harmer. British designer Jake Phipps created the tongue–in–cheek lights as a salute to a bygone era.
4. BBQ master chef
It seems a father's prerogative to believe that they are God's gift to barbecues. Maybe it's that cave man instinct? The Grillslinger BBQ Tool System (£48.95) from Heal's is right up his street. It holds all the essential grilling tools at easy reach so that dad can bbq to his heart’s content, leaving the ladies to relax.
5. Wear your message on your mug
If your old man fancies himself as Alan Titchmarsh, keep him entertained with this Head Gardener mug (£8.99) from Crocus. Go on, inflate his ego this Father's Day - and he'll remember you every morning at breakfast!
6. Indulge his competitive spirit
If your father has a competitive personality, and let's face it, most men do (!) he'll probably be a game lover. This olive wood 4 games set (£44.99) from Craftmarketcorner will keep him busy for hours, so long as he can find a partner to play with! The hand–crafted design is so beautiful anyway, it will make a stunning feature even when it's not being used.
7. Golf in the city
Is your dad a golf fan? Let him enjoy his lunch break with this cheeky Office golf set (£39) from The Conran Shop. Designed by Marc Berthier, it comprises a matt chrome and aluminium putter and target, two golf balls and a black microfibre carrying case. What a nifty idea!
8. Home makeover
Do you have a DIY Dad? He'll be in heaven when he opens up this smart blue tool box (£32.95) from Tooled-up. But if he's not quite the pro he thinks he is, offer a (subtle) helping hand with this DIY handbook guide (£11) from Amazon.
9. Breakfast in bed
Go on, make the effort – heave your lazy self out of bed in time to whip up your dad a slap–up breakfast in bed. There's nothing more special and no, not just coffee, the full works. He'll be pretty chuffed if you load up this retro style breakfast tray (£30) from Habitat with coffee, fruit, a fry up and the Sunday papers.
10. Coffee and a hug
Make him a strong brew in this Inka coffee maker (£44) from Caab Living. Designed by Guido Venturini, this 8–cup coffee maker has been hailed as 'the most practical solution to your daily cuppa woes' by thedesignblog.
