Father’s Day is a well-deserved holiday in our home. From mowing the lawn with my son in tow on his bubble mower to getting in the pool for swim lessons with our daughter, my husband is a hands-on Dad. He deserves the superhero-themed Father’s Day card and the family trip to a local baseball game followed by a BBQ. But this year, with a move on the horizon and more space to fill with furniture, I thought maybe he’d appreciate some furnishings that cater to his wants and needs but don’t need to be relegated to a “man-cave”. Here I’ll share my curated list of great Father’s Day essentials that don’t include another tie or BBQ set.
First Row (from L to R):
Headboard: If your mornings start anything like ours, it’s with both kids in our bed reading books or having unannounced tickle fights. Why not create a bespoke clean-lined yet beautiful headboard like this one? Number of panels, color, lighting, everything is customizable. And your husband can get out of the right side of his tailor-made bed every morning.
Recliner: This is not your average recliner. The trade-only version uses only the touch of a button to lean back to the perfect pitch instead of going from upright to completely flat. I tested this at High Point Market this spring and was completely sold. It’s very comfortable yet modern looking.
Lounger: For the man who does not want a recliner but still feel loungy. I recently purchased this chaise lounge for a client’s office. Instead of working on his laptop in bed every night, he wanted a place other than his desk to lay back and go through emails. This is the perfect solution. It is contemporary and has great sculptural metal legs.
Second Row (From L to R):
Leather Sofa: What man doesn’t want a leather sofa to fall asleep on while watching the game, match, tournament, etc? This piece is cleaned-lined, modern looking and cozy. A couple of throw pillows and the perfect nap spot is born.
Bar Cabinet: This amazing bar cabinet has enough space to hold all of his favorite bottles of whiskey, rum, vodka (pick his poison) and cocktail accoutrements. The wood finish, metal leg finish and even size are customizable so that it’s beautiful exterior will compliment the rest of your decor and disguise the party when not in use.
Pool Float: While not the fanciest option for pool loungers, this modular inflatable set can be used in any configuration and has a cooler option. Fill the middle with ice, toss in a few frosty beverages and you have yourself a floating island. Perfect for a relaxing float in the pool.
And below, last but not least…. the Throne. Not to be crass but I could not put a Father’s Day list together without adding the Kohler Numi toilet. As one of the most expensive “thrones” on the market, it would be the creme de la creme of gifts for that special guy (especially because as this may be the only room in the home that he has any privacy, I’m sure he wants to really enjoy it). I’ve seen this in action at the Kitchen and Bath show and it lives up to it’s price tag. It can pretty much do everything except drive the kids to baseball practice.
