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Practical, unconventional #inspired is a fresh platform to discover creative, and simply wonderful everyday design products for your home at the best price. We search across the globe for the fanciest design inspirations.

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According to James the Doorman, chivalry is alive and well. This award-winning design by the humorous Brits at Black+Blum offers a warm welcome home by propping open your entryway. He has a synthetic rubber silhouette and a pointed front foot that easily wedges beneath the door to keep it ajar—while appearing to do it all with a set of super-strong arms. Swoon.

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The Fauna collection, designed by Ross Menuez, is inspired by Victorian shaped pillows and features graphics based on the early mass-produced illustrations of the 19th century. This terribly adorable terrier is printed using eco-friendly soy-based inks on organic cotton canvas. Plush and perfect for all you green do-gooders, dedicated interior designers, and couch potatoes, respectively.

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It’s no secret that we love color. Like, really love it—it’s basically part of Fab’s DNA. So we jumped at the chance to partner with The Albers Foundation to celebrate the creative, colorful world of Josef and Anni Albers. Perfectly plumped with a hand-embroidered cover, this throw pillow features a pattern that was inspired by Anni Albers’ magical Meander print.

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When it opened in 1947, the MEPRA factory in Northern Italy produced flatware exclusively from the region’s raw aluminum and brass. A switch to 18/10 stainless steel inspired further experimentation with materials, like durable, heat-resistant silicone—now considered an essential in most kitchens. Painstakingly produced in that family factory, the Carmella Flatware Set merges stainless steel with comfortable bonded silicone handles. This colorful crop of cutlery has durable construction to match its rich design heritage.

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In her travels across Asia, Alison Wong never encountered a well-made pair of multi-use chopsticks, and decided to design her own. This innovative spirit is captured in the Compact Chopsticks, a durable pair made of plastic and stainless steel that collapses for storage and travel. They can be secured with the clip that comes with it, which—also conceived for dining on the go—doubles as a chopstick rest. No wonder The New York Times featured this design in 2011 for its ability to combat everyday waste.

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Izola embraces the time-honored, utilitarian tradition of creating products that endure—both in structure and significance. Handcrafted in New York, this ceramic Soap Dish has a simple shape brimming with charm. In crisp white with an old-fashioned icon printed in black, it pairs beautifully with Izola’s bar soaps (also available on Fab), and could also serve as a sophisticated dish for cufflinks or paper clips.

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The semi-circle design of mattress-like Nest from Fresh Futon provides more than meets the eye. When you aren’t using it for sleeping, it zips into itself, becoming a spherical comfy chair for lounging around or reading. Ideal for smaller apartments, this multipurpose piece of furniture is a foolproof way to prepare for summer visitors.

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Structure and design come together as one in Blu Dot’s Strut Table. It takes a proud stance for any gathering, whether it’s conferencing, dining, or a marathon work session for one. It features a powder-coated steel frame with a durable polyurethane MDF tabletop.

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Maybe you throw your back into the Bunny and crash after a day of catching the California waves. Maybe it cradles you while you dig into a musty copy of ‘The Story of the Eye.’ Or maybe you relax in it after you hit the clubs, danced just a little too hard to MGMT, and withstood that cascade of Old Fashioneds. Made from hot-dip galvanized iron to prevent rust and suited to the indoors or out, this Bend design is as beautiful as it is comfortable. Buy

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The Capital Chair harks back to your classroom days with a cool industrial style reminiscent of a school desk—minus the squirming. In fact, with Blue Chains’ easy reclining design, you’ll be sitting comfortably for hours. Made from Baltic birch, this chair’s clean lines and curved support make a sophisticated statement with a distinctly academic flair. Buy

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Designed by Arne Jacobsen for the SAS Royal Hotel in Copenhagen, Denmark, the AJ Table Lamp is a modern classic. The base of the lamp has a hole, which was originally intended to accommodate an ashtray. Without the ashtray, however, the hole adds elegance and lightness to the design. Featuring an asymmetrical shape and tilt-able head, this lamp is ideal for places where distinct and directed illumination is required. Buy

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Designer Andrew Neyer envisioned an adaptable light source: one as elevated and ambient as a wall sconce, but with more flexibility. Seen on Design-Milk, iGNANT, and Apartment Therapy, the Crane Light pivots 180-degrees effortlessly, hangs at a variety of lengths, and simply plugs into the wall—proving that lighting can be flexible, fluid, and fascinating in its simplicity.