Christmas is just around the corner, and it's the perfect time to show appreciation for the dads in our lives. As we search for the perfect gift, we're often seeking something meaningful and thoughtful, a gift that truly reflects the love and gratitude we have for our fathers.

In this blog post, we'll explore the essence of thoughtful gifts for dads and finish with our ten best christmas gifts for Dad's who alread have everything. 

Each dad is unique, but as a whole, they're famously tricky to shop for. If they need something, chances are they've already gotten it themselves. And if it's something sentimental but impractical it may be relegated it to the infamous "kitchen drawer of miscellaneous items" – or as our family fondly refers to it, the "scary drawer."

To avoid this, we have put together a collection of Christmas Gifts for Dads made bespoke to your father’s needs to help you find the perfect gift that is both thoughtful and practical.

So, the question is: What are you looking for in your father’s day gift?

Practical Christmas Gifts for Dads – Use it or lose it!

All of our products have been designed originally for our own home or as a gift for a friend. From our personalised chopping boards, chunky oak bookends to our footpath inspired key hangers, every product has a practical use whilst being a true feature and talking point of your home. Additionally, as our products are able to be made bespokely to your requirements, they can fit seemlessly into your home allowing for optimal ease of use. 

Personalised Christmas Gifts for Dads– Show them you know them!

All our products are completely customisable and personalised to your needs including the engraving. Take a trip down memory lane to places where you’ve shared special memories. Our double directional coat racks are a great gift to showcase two of his favourite places and a simple google search will tell you how many miles away each destination is from your home. Every time he hangs up a jacket, he’ll be reminded of the thoughtful gift you gave and the happy memories you shared in those places.

Christmas Gifts for Him with a Story – Where did you get it from?

With so many options online, it can feel a little overwhelming to decide which company to buy from. So we want you to know that when you buy from us, you are buying from a young couple running a small business where every one of our products is handcrafted in our Devon workshop.  All of our oak is sustainably sourced on Dartmoor national park and hand picked by us. Grain Designs is truly a passion project for us, and we feel fortunate to run it together part-time.

Our ultimate dream is for the business to support us both full-time. We enjoy brainstorming new product ideas together, with Rheece streamlining the building process while I focus on finding new unique products and marketing them to you guys. 

Read more about our story and the process of building each product.

Christmas Gifts with a Timeless Design – It’s gotta look good!

From our free-standing directional house signs and gate signs to our bespoke oak towel rails, we ensure a minimalist and timeless design that accentuates the natural beauty of the wood grain and draws attention to the engraving. Our initial coat racks were inspired by the traditional national trust footpath signs, therefore our designs are inspired by their country esque style and practical nature.

10 Christmas Gift Ideas for Dads Who Already Have Everything

1: Personalised Wooden Chopping Boards

You can never have too many chopping boards, and with its personalised engraving, quality solid oak, and extras such as a gravy-draining edge, handles, or even a natural waney edge, this is sure to become his new favourite chopping board to carve the turkey on come Christmas Day!

2: Personalised Wooden Boot Rack

With winter comes muddy boots strewn across the boot room and entranceway. Solve the family squabble with an entranceway addition that will not only neaten up the house but add a sweet touch as they enter through the door. Whether it's a family name, date, or phrase that means a lot to you all, bring the family together every time they walk through the front door with our wooden boot racks that can be both wall-mounted or free-standing floor racks

3: Personalised Wooden Book Ends

Has he read every murder mystery ever written, or is he more of a biography reader? Our personalised wooden bookends are the perfect gift for any book-loving dad. Personalised with your chosen letter, text, or image, these wooden bookends will sit proudly on a shelf or dresser next to his favourite collection.

4: Personalised House Signage

Have you noticed that the family house sign needs replacing? Or that your dad seems to be complaining that the postman keeps delivering the post to the wrong house because they can't find it? Choose from our wide range of house signage and posts that are personalised to your requirements. Once you have chosen the size that best suits you, we will send some designs for you to edit and choose from until we help you pick the absolute perfect Christmas gift.

5: Personalised Coat Racks

Our collection of engraved coat racks features a unique, country-style design inspired by traditional country and coastal footpath signs. You can customise yours with a place that holds special meaning for you and your dad, along with the distance from his home. We offer a range of options, including single-side, double, corner, and street-style coat racks.

 

 

6: Personalised Wine Rack

Whether he's a Merlot, Shiraz, or strictly Sauvignon Blanc dad, this wine rack fits perfectly in any space, helping not only to organise the kitchen but also to showcase beautiful bottles of wine. If your dad is a wine lover, this is the perfect gift. Plus, you can personalise the front with a place name, date, or family saying.

 

 

7: Personalised Wooden Lamp Base

As the cosy season settles in, a personalised lamp makes a lovely addition to the living room, hallway, or bedside table. Our solid oak bases come in two sizes to suit any room and can be engraved on the front with a message or image to show your dad that you truly know him!

 

8: Personalised Wooden Shelving

Whether it's to showcase your dad's collection of football trophies, treasured first edition books, vintage whiskey, or to serve as a shelf in the kitchen for his new health snacks that he won't stop talking about, these shelves are the perfect addition. Available as floating shelves or with beautifully crafted bent iron brackets, they are made to custom lengths and can be engraved along the front. These shelves make a truly wonderful gift.

9: Personalised Key Rack 

Our custom key racks are a favourite gift to give, as they’re a smaller item that adds character to any space while also serving as a great talking point. With our unique design inspired by coastal and country footpaths, it's a brilliant way to showcase your dad's favourite places. We recommend using Google Maps to measure the miles from his house.

10: A Gift Voucher- The gift of choice!

If you're unsure of which option he would like best, give him the gift of choice—the best gift of all! Simply let him pick from our wide variety of products and choose his own engraving

So, if you’re struggling to come up with any ideas for gifts for father’s day then look no further than our collection of Christmas Gifts for Dads and please don’t hesitate to reach out with any questions or queries, we’d love to hear from you!