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We've all come out of a homewares store and thought, "I really wish I had found a lamp made out of bread in there." Right? Or is that just me?
If it sounds like you too then look no further because we've rounded-up 20 home decor items that all have a food theme. Deck your own walls with images of a favorite snack or pick a gift for a foodie who already has everything else.
If you're thinking about getting a little silly with your home style, check out these 20 food-themed decor items.
A spoon rest that pairs well with tomato sauce
Ravioli Spoon Rest, available at Amazon, $8.23
For a practical item, there is something incredibly silly about this ravioli shaped spoon rest. Not only will it keep your counters clean from saucy spoons, but it's also made from stain-resistant silicone to mimic the texture of an actual ravioli.
A wall clock for anyone who feels it's always time to eat
CIGERA Wall Clock, available at Amazon, $21.99
Analog is back in style, and so are wall clocks. This clock puts a quirky spin on it, with stainless steel kitchen utensils surrounding the clock face. The mechanism is battery-operated and you can choose from five different colors.
An cheeky illustration of any food lover's ideal houseplant
Sushi Plant Poster, available at Society6, $21.25
Maybe donuts and hamburgers don't actually grow on trees, but these prints let you imagine that they do. There are hunger-inducing pizza plants and more to choose from, all deliciously beautiful posters.
A punny peach for your bathroom
Peachy Clean Bath Mat, available at Urban Outfitters, $39
Who doesn't like to be reminded of snacks when they step out of the shower? This fluffy bath mat is bright and cheery and will liven up any bathroom.
A lamp that looks good enough to eat
Japanese Bread Lamps, available at Food52, from $82
Instead of shining with butter, these bread lamps glow with actual light. It's a hard decision to pick the croissant or slice of milk bread, but both are amazingly made with real bread coated in antifungal and antibacterial preservatives.
A set of shakers that go together just as well as salt and pepper
Bread And Butter Salt And Pepper Shaker Set, available at Urban Outfitters, $14
Bread and butter is a pairing as classic as salt and pepper, so it makes sense that Urban Outfitters would pay homage in this shaker set. These petite shakers would look adorable on any dining room table.
A set of fresh cabinet knobs
Citrus and Summer Fruit Slice Cupboard Knob, available at Etsy, from $5.69
Add a pop of color to your kitchen cabinets with fruit slice cupboard knobs. They're sold individually, so you can mix and match the six fruits to build your own set.
A sweet way to store laundry
Ice Cream Cone Hamper, available at PB Teen, $149
Laundry just became a lot more fun with an ice cream cone hamper. An iron frame keeps it in shape, while the removable top scoop lid covers the dirty clothes pile.
A candle that looks and smells like citrus
Yui Lemon Shaped Candle, available at Madewell and Urban Outfitters, from $15
Fruit Loops Cereal Bowl Candle, available at Macy's, $35
There are plenty of candles that smell like baked goods and fresh fruits, but what about candles that look like them, too? If you want to really confuse your housemates, leave the lemon-shaped candle next to a fruit bowl or keep the wax bowl of fruit loops on the breakfast table.
A cheese wheel chock full of facts
Charted Cheese Wheel, available at PopChart, $30
If you scour the cheese counter every week for something new, use this print to guide your tastings. Divided by cow, goat, buffalo, and sheep cheeses, this poster covers the basics of the cheese world in a tasty-looking design.
A vase perfect for a breakfast spread
Rise and Shine Vase, available at Ban.Do, $25.95
Put flowers in this vase right away so you don't mistake it for an actual carton of orange juice. At just under 10 inches high, the porcelain vase fits on shelves or as part of a centerpiece.
A print of a favorite restaurant
Russ & Daughters Watercolor Print, available at Prospect Print Co, starting at $44
While you unfortunately can't live in your favorite restaurant, your favorite restaurant can live inside your home. Prospect Print Co has illustrations of all the classic New York restaurants like Katz Deli, Levain Bakery, Carbone, and more. You can even comission a custom illustration of your fave spot.
A low-effort way to sweeten your space
Cookie Wall Decals, available at Etsy, $34.99
With a set of 12 removable cookie wall decals, you can hide one sticker in every room or polka-dot a whole wall. You can even choose the colors of the cookies and chocolate chips.
An "apeeling" bookend
Andy Warhol Banana Bookends, available at MoMA Design Store, $175
There are literally layers to how cool these bookends are. First, they feature the iconic bananas designed by Andy Warhol. Second, you can actually peel away the magnetic top layer to reveal a pink banana inside.
A fruit-like fruit bowl
Vegetabowls, available at Etsy and Vegetabowls, from $24
Simple and effective, these vegetabowls are brilliant earthenware renditions of fruits and vegetables. They are all handmade and dishwasher safe, from a savoy cabbage to a melon serving set for two.
A wallpaper to freshen up a room
Fruit Wallpaper Panels, available at Wallshoppe, from $58
Peel and stick wallpaper has risen in popularity as people look to revamp their homes without leaving a permanent mark. There are gorgeous fruit prints available at Wallshoppe and helpful website features like a footage calculator and how-to install videos.
A season of plenty table runner
Insalata Table Runner, available at Williams Sonoma, $59.95
A table runner is a great way to pull your dining room together without putting down (and then washing) a full table cloth. Plus, the root vegetables printed on this cotton runner from Williams Sonoma are always in season.
An optical illusion sculpture
Floating Spilling Coffee Cup, available at Etsy, $23.99
This sculpture might startle your guests, whether it's because of the gravity defying design or because you chose a pink coffee mug with green liquid. That's all part of the fun with this floating art piece, and at under a foot high, it will fit anywhere you want to tuck a little surprise.
A pillow shaped like your favorite dessert
Donut Pillow, available at Dylan's Candy Bar, $24
You can now live your dream of using a donut as a pillow, mess-free. Dylan's Candy Bar has a selection of confectionery cushions, all made around a foot wide and with a washable surface.
A bright and fruity serving tray
Coton Colors Orange Tray, available at Maisonette and Macy's, from $23
Fruit is a great theme for home decor because of its bright colors and fun shapes. The ceramic serving trays from the Coton Collection embrace those elements, with saturated oranges and yellows, topped by green leaves.
A line of adorable food characters
Smoko Lights, available at Smoko, from $8
Anything from Smoko's line of sweet characters will make you a lot happy and a little hungry. From potato plushies to a dumpling ambient light, every piece is the perfect amount of silly for a food-themed decor item.
A decorative and delicious footstool
Rotary Hero Giant Foot Stool, available at Urban Outfitters, $250
It's a bit of a splurge, but these giant foot stools are as much art pieces as they are furniture. Choose from a pineapple, corn, ice cream, donut, or hamburger, all standing over a foot high.
A summery welcome mat
Watermelon Doormat, available at Home Depot, $18.69
Welcome visitor with a slice of watermelon at the door – or just a semi-circle doormat in a fruity print. This one comes with a nonskid backing and is made of coconut fibers.
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