Everybody wants to choose a Father’s day gift that will make Dad happy, and we’re pretty sure that a necktie isn’t going to do the trick. Here’s a better suggestion: How about a present that’s useful around the home and that Dad can enjoy all year long! Here are 10 furniture and decor Father’s day gift ideas that will delight that special man and show how much you care.

You might give him some “dad jokes” along with his present. For example, if you do settle for a tie, be sure he receives a hat as well. Then the hat can tell the tie, “You hang around here, and I’ll go on a head.”

1. A New Look for His Walls

Men like to have art, posters and sayings on their walls, but too many don’t take the time to go out and shop for new ones. This gives you the chance to select the items that will lift his spirits. That might be a nature scene for the den. It could be man cave decor such as sports team memorabilia or quote wall art that amuses or inspires.

2. Brighten Up His Life

Dad joke alert: What did the desk say to the lamp? Answer: “It’s time for you to lighten up.” This Father’s Day, lighten up his workspace with a new table lamp. Choose a classic upright number, a Tiffany lamp or a geometric unit with lots of useful bends and angles.

If he has a chair or sofa where he likes to read, select matching lamps for end tables or a floor lamp that illuminates his special relaxation nook.

3. From Classy to Quirky: Creative Sculpture

It’s amazing how a desktop or bookcase shelf is enhanced by an interesting decor item. A ceramic or metallic piece could be a rendition of a classical sculptural theme or a whimsical portrayal of a dog or another animal. Whatever the case, it will bring Dad a smile every time he glances at it. He can enjoy it at home, or it might become a talisman that he carries to the office to remind him of his loved ones.

4. Sofa Server

If Dad likes a snack in front of the television, he shouldn’t have to balance a plate on his knees or settle for an ordinary TV tray. Instead, a sofa server is an attractive piece of furniture that your man can pull right up to his favorite sofa or chair. It will hold a beverage and a plate, and it’s equally adept as a spot for a cell phone, TV remote, magazine, book, tablet or laptop. It makes a work-from-home station out of any convenient seat in the house.

5. Napworthy Hammock

After that Father’s Day dinner, or any Sunday dinner, some Dads like to lean back in the recliner for a bit of nap time. Give him an entirely new “chill” option with a hammock! There are few things better on a pleasant afternoon than to lie back in the outdoors and read a book, listen to some music or just admire the clouds as they drift by. If you don’t have trees in a convenient spot, a hammock frame will support this great tranquility device anywhere you want it.

6. Plush Patio Seating

Even if Dad already has a dining set on the deck or patio, how about adding an outdoor living room suite? A cushy sofa and some thick-cushioned chairs make for a space where he’ll be proud to entertain friends or a spot where he can just admire the way the back yard wears the seasons. The potential arrangements are limitless, what with sofas, sectionals, ottomans, swivel chairs and even all-weather coffee tables.

7. Updating the Office

We hope your dad has a better place than the kitchen table to pay the bills, work from home or pursue a hobby. Even if he has a desk and office chair, he may be ready for an upgrade. Today’s best chairs roll, swivel, adjust their heights and provide targeted lumbar support. If his desk has seen better days, he might appreciate a classic executive desk or possibly a smaller, less obtrusive writing desk. He might even go for a back-friendly sit-to-stand model! If he’s been stacking papers in piles and boxes, a home file cabinet could be just the ticket. And a patterned chair mat not only protects the floor but also adds a touch of color to his domain.

8. Every Dad’s Favorite: The Recliner

Some dads have a strong attachment to their recliners. After all, the two of them go way back! However, recliners don’t last forever, and it may be time for an upgrade. Modern recliners won’t run to the refrigerator and bring him a beverage, but they do just about anything else! They deliver any footrest, backrest and lumbar support position with the touch of a button or two. Some provide massage and heat. Others have cup holders, electric outlets and USB ports. Nothing puts a man in control of his reading, viewing and relaxation like one of today’s recliners.

9. The Gift of Wellness: A Massage Chair

Few things reduce stress and promote muscle recovery like massage. However, a weekly visit to a therapist can drain a bank account. With a massage chair, Dad can have the benefits of massage any time he chooses, and he never needs to make an appointment! These chairs imitate the motion of an expert’s hands by kneading, tapping, rolling and performing massage techniques such as Shiatsu. Here’s a gift that feels good and is good for him. What more could anyone ask for?

10. The Best Gift of All: Family!

Dad enjoys unwrapping some thoughtful gifts on Father’s Day, but what he craves just as much is time with his loved ones! For most fathers, there’s nothing as grand as all the children gathered about enjoying food, laughter and time together. And what would a Father’s Day get-together be without some dad jokes? Here are a few to get you started:

• Dad was in a rut, so he started flipping over couch cushions. He was looking for change.

• Mom wanted to put a slipcover on the sofa to protect it from food crumbs, but Dad insisted on letting the chips fall where they may.

• Why did the bookcase refuse to share? Because it was shelfish.

• Mom and Dad argued about how the furniture should be arranged. He thought he had won, but when he got home, the tables were turned.

• The salesman told Dad that the table would seat six people without any problems. Trouble is, Dad doesn’t know six people without any problems.

• We call the chair where Father sits and plays guitar the “Dad chair.” That’s because both of them are old rockers.

The right gift brings a father a great deal of joy, but family and laughter are priceless. May your special dad enjoy plenty of both this year!