Good Gifts for Husband's Birthday in 2018: 10 Unique and Romantic Birthday Gift Ideas and 3 Tips on Selecting Them

Birthdays are special occasions which call for special gifts. There are gifts which show your closeness to the person you're presenting it to, and gifts which displays your thoughtfulness. And when it comes to gifting your husband on his birthday, your love and respect for him should be the first thing that the present should show.

Pick out a gift which your husband will love and use. If he's been thinking of buying something for himself then you can go ahead and buy it for him. Choose a present which will be useful to him on daily basis. As shopping is one of the things that men run away from, and if you can read his personality then you can for sure find a gift for him which he can use frequently. Presents like a coffee mug, nice shirts he can wear daily, accessories, if he's a coffee lover or a cushion or a pillow often come as things which he can have use of every day.

Personalised gifts will show your husband on his birthday that you've really put your thought and time in the gift. A customised gift will show him that you really took upon yourself to find a perfect gift for him and make it personalised for him. Your design and personal touch will make this day more special for him.

Think of what your husband likes and try sourcing them from places where you can add a message or a photo to the present. You can go with customised wall clocks, t-shirts, coffee mugs, personalized photo albums or canvas, cushions or pillows and many more items. Show him that his birthday is as special for you as it is for him. Hints of romance and love in the gift will make him so much more excited and happy to spend his birthday with you.

Do not make your husband get bored with the routine gifts. Resort to something that is unique and different. Choose a gift which breaks the routine that you might be following for the past few years. To keep the things fresh break away from the routine and go for a little adventure by planning something which is innovative and special. Instead of going for a dinner together you can go out for a road trip. Whatever it is just find something that is different yet enjoyable for both of you.

Plan something that your husband likes but would never dream of getting on his birthday. He might be getting tired of receiving the same type of presents or going to the same type of parties every year to celebrate his birthday and you can break this monotonous event. If you have been giving him shirts and accessories every year, give him something out of the box this year, such as a personalised lamp with pictures of the two of you.

Deciding to divert from your routine to get your husband a gift is a risk and is never easy. So you can always go to him and ask him what gift he is looking forward to. And if you're not willing to ask him this directly then you can always start a conversation and trap him in your words and get him to tell his interests.

If you're already aware of his passion and hobbies then going for this interests of his would be a good idea. Get him concert tickets of his favorite band if he's interested in music or a musical instrument if he himself likes to play. But while thinking of all these innovative and routine free ideas keep in mind that the gift that you'll get him should be useful to him.

If your husband is a fitness freak or if you want to make him take his fitness seriously then you can go with fitness trackers. These bands are equipped with a number of smart features and come with color options which your husband might like.

Fitbit Charge HR Heart rate and Activity wristband is a good option which not only measures his heart beat but also keeps him connected to his phone. Available on Amazon online store this Charge HR Fitbit packs in a lot of features and comes in different modes. It has a 1 year warranty and is priced at Rs.13,416.

For a more enhanced experience of tracking your steps and calories burned, you can also go for Fitbit Charge 2 wireless activity tracker and sleep wristband. Available in black and silver, it measures the number of steps, distance traveled, calories burned, floors climbed and minutes of activity of the wearer. It also display calls, texts and other notifications your husband receives on his phone. It improves your sleep pattern by monitoring how long and well your husband slept and will wake him up with a vibrating alarm. Available on Amazon online store and priced at Rs.12,745, its GPS connectivity during run mode will show real-time stats.

For your husband's office needs, you can gift him leather bags according to his requirements. Leather is durable so his gift will serve him for a long time and you can pick from messenger bags, laptop cases and backpacks, duffel bags and travel organisers. Not only these bags are classy but these bags are tough and strong and even comes as an item that your husband will use daily.

Leather bag by Style98 is made of genuine leather and has a zip closer. The multipurpose bag comes in the color of mud and has a should strap to carry it around. Available on Amazon and priced at Rs.999, this bag is perfect to carry items like pens, tablet, hard drive, pen drive or a toiletry kit.

Brown laptop bag by Safex Trimmer is another option, it is a perfect bag to carry office items and accessories. It comes in medium size and is perfect to carry laptops. Priced at Rs.1,810 this bag is available on Amazon online store and will make your husband's work of carrying his office items around an easy task.

A shaving set is a perfect gift for men. As shaving is a necessary daily ritual, a shaving kit makes for a really good gift. Bey-Berk 4 piece Chrome Shaving Set consists of Mach 3 razor and a badger brush with a bowl. The set comes with an attractive matching stand. This chrome plated shaving set is full set to bring a new and fresh look for your husband. The set is completely skin friendly and is available on Amazon online store. Priced at Rs.12,819 this 4 piece set is on the expensive side of shaving sets and is a real luxury that you can treat your man to on his birthday.

On the more affordable side is Good Grooming Kit with free travel pouch by Park Avenue. Apart from bearing a reputed brand's name, this grooming set contains a Park Avenue Deo, a shaving cream, a talc, a soap, an aftershave lotion and a shave brush. You can find this amazing set on Amazon online store priced at Rs.449. This grooming set will also be helpful for your husband during travels.

Even men who are hopelessly helpless in the kitchen come into their own around a sandwich maker and take pride in making delicious grilled treats for themselves and the family. A good sandwich maker is essential in every household and can be a wonderful gift for men who love to cook as well as the men who can only boil an egg. For your man who's a big fan of cooking will love this gift. The sandwich maker will help him to hone his skills as a cook. For a better surprise on his birthday, you can actually, cook his breakfast of the day in the sandwich maker.

SWX400 700-Watt Grill Sandwich Toaster by Bajaj Majesty comes in white color and has a lot of latest features which makes toasting an easy task. This toaster for your husband's birthday has non-stick coated plates which makes easy to clean and maintain. With 2 years of warranty, this toaster has a buckle clip on handle for easy handling and has a cord winder at its base. Its instruction manual will help your husband to make his own special eggs, toasted bread, waffles, and sandwich. Available on Amazon for Rs.1,149 this sandwich maker can be a very useful gift.

Sunglasses is not just an eyewear but a medium to enhance his style quotient. Sunglasses will make a good addition to his styling accessories. Not only are these things practical and useful but are also trendy and if your husband likes to keep up with fashion then gifting him sunglasses on his birthday is a good option. Along with protecting his eyes from the glare and dust outdoors, these sunglasses will add a style statement to his appearance.

Square Unisex Sunglasses in black are a perfect pick as they will protect your husband's eyes from harmful UV rays and even reduce glare. Its polarised lenses are as stylish as they're protecting. Enhance his travel style or just everyday fashion by picking up this pair from Amazon at Rs.999. They come with a case to protect its lens from getting scratched.

This is an all-time favorite gift for a man. Present him with his favorite perfume or get him a new scent that he will like to wear daily. Get your man smelling and feeling good on his birthday with a fragrance that he likes. Pick out the scents he normally uses or go for a brand he's most inclined towards.

Go with the trusted name of Giorgio Armani and gift him the Attitude Eau de Toilette which has top notes of lemon and coffee along with heart notes of cardamom and lavender. The combination of this scent will make your man smell distinctly delicious. The design of the bottle is also unique, shaped like a cigarette lighter. The base notes are of cedar, patchouli, opoponax, and amber. Its mesmerizing and elegant fragrance will set him apart. Buy it for Rs.4,800 on Flipkart.

Another option is Versace Pour Homme eau De toilette with top notes of lemon, neroli, bergamot and rose de mai combined with the heart notes of hyacinth, sage, cedar and geranium. Its natural aroma is inspired by the
Mediterranean region and its base notes comprise of tonka bean, musk and amber. This is yet another scintillating scent your husband will enjoy wearing. Buy it on Flipkart for Rs.3,645.

Beanbags are incredibly comfortable to lounge in and can be the most pampering gift on your husband's birthday. A big bean bag is the most comfortable place to crash and that is why go for an XXL bean bag by Comfy Bean for your husband. He'll love to sit on it for hours either to relax or work comfortably. Filled with beans it is made of high-quality leather which makes it reliable and durable. It also has a neck and back support to increase its comfort. Double stitched for extra durability and strength this bean bag by Comfy is the one to choose if you're thinking of buying a leisure buddy for your husband on his birthday. Sold on Amazon for Rs.1,499, this bean bag has a 6-panel modular design which is created keeping sense to make it more comfortable and supportive. You may find yourself gravitating towards it when he is not using it.

There maybe be times when you're pressed for time due to work or because you're too confused as what to get for your husband on his birthday, and this is when the gift card comes to your rescue. Gift cards are easily available on a number of different platforms, from online stores to shopping malls and popular brands and even coffee shops. Sending gift cards either by mail or by handing it to him personally will always be more pocket-friendly than any other gifts and these small cards also allow your husband to get something for himself of his own choice.

Not only will he have his own choice of the gift but he might get few discounts based on the item he's purchasing. Gift cards also come as an easy option when you're not sure what you should gift him because there are relatively fewer items present for men in the market.

Gift cards come in different design and packages depending n the occasion you're sending these on so opt for a gift card template which is of birthday theme. These gift cards are value for money and this gift not disappoint him as now he can shop for himself. Amazon e-gift cards are available on its online store and are valid for 365 days and carry no additional fee. You can your desired amount in the card and send it to your husband via email on his birthday but if you want to give this card personally then you can also ask the store to pack it and send it to you. The best feature of the gift card is that it allows you to add any denomination up to Rs.10,000.

Tired of giving him similar store bought items? Give him something incredibly romantic and handmade. Make a list or a scrapbook that says 'The best things I love about you'. This will win his heart for sure.

Make his birthday special by being creative and sending love notes or messages his way. You can also plan a fun-filled hunt for him where you leave a clue for him and this trails of clues lead him to his present. Hide the presents in places where he's most likely to look like his wallet or his pocket. Make his birthday special by showering all your love over him. Make as many love notes and message you can for him. He'll surely feel happy and special for his whole day.

Ever considered gift wrapping yourself for your husband to unwrap? You can bundle up yourself in a box and ask a friend of yours to decorate the gift box. Wrap it up with shiny paper and get the box delivered to your doorstep. And do not forget to have another gift to give to him.

If you cannot pull off the big box surprise then you can surprise him at your home by knotting yourself in a gift ribbon and surprise him by presenting yourself to your husband on his birthday. This is especially great if you feel there has been a bit of a lull in your relationship; this spicy surprise is sure to give your relationship a shot in the arm.

Dedicating a song might be old but it still is gold. Dedicate a song to him by calling up a radio station, the one he listens to most frequently, and asking the RJ to play his favorite song but do make sure that he'll be listening to that radio station at that time. You wouldn't want him to miss your dedicated song.

Song dedication is often one of the most romantic and cute birthday surprises as not only will he hear the song which you dedicated to him but will also miss you if he's away from you on this special day of his. Dedicate a song and relive all your romantic and loveable memories with him.

Birthday party surprises are one of the best kinds parties as they bring together all the friends and family wishing the person a very happy birthday. A surprise party may seem like a cliche but it stands the test of time because it is always nice to be surprised by people close to you.

Throw a birthday party for him but keep it a surprise. Call all his close friends and old friend who he hasn't met in years. You can decorate your house with lights, streamers, balloons and candles and surprise him by switching off all the lights and singing 'Happy Birthday' as soon as he walks into the house.

For a fancier party, you can opt for a restaurant or an outdoor venue for his birthday party. This party will be the highlight of his entire day and there is no better way to end a birthday than this.