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A contemporary twist on age-old classic decor, Painted Animal Skull Wall Mounts by Stephan Alexandr is a collection of animal bones imaginatively customized with funky paint jobs. The range includes a large green bull skull, a dirty orange Alaskan moose skull plate with antlers and a set of bright pink candy high-gloss shark gnashers, which look like Paris Hilton has just been devoured by Jaws. If only.

See what your favorite furry friend is made of with a stylish Animal Blueprint. This original artistic take is available in a range of over one hundred dog, cat and horse prints, the brainchild of a graphic designer with a love for pets. Each one is created in the original format of a 1950s-style architectural blueprint and is available as framed wall art or a matte print.

A real eye-catcher with an innovative and unusual design. The Colors Cartesia Desk is a traditional handcrafted piece from Tokushima in Japan and boasts multiple storage features that include a clever two-directional drawer design that maximises access and eliminates blind spots. Available in two finishes: tamo tree or walnut.

Ideal for the kids' room or the spare room, the Hydraulic Storage Bed by BoConcept is a stylish and pracitcal space-saver. No cumbersome drawers, this magic matress has a flip-up mechansim that gives way to a queen-sized void. Avaiable with a white gloss, walnut veneer or stained black oak finish. Just make sure there's no one on it when you open it up.

Strictly speaking, this ones for kids, but try telling that to us at GearCulture. Forged from chrome or silver and finished in a stylish satin nickel, the Astronaut Chandelier adds a starry splash of wonder to any room and features a couple of your very own dangling Neil Armstrongs suspended from its funky satellite-like design.

Tell people to "Keep Out" as politielly - or rudely - as you please with the Chalkboard Door Hanger. The double sided chalkboard will fit most knobs, and comes with two pieces of chalk and a mini eraser. Far better than leaving a cowboy hat hanging from the door, don't you think?

Just like you'd look to Hawaii for the best surfboard or Aspen for the best skis, there's no better place to buy an umbrella stand than rainy London. The London Undercover Umbrella Stand comes from the people who know bad weather - a beautiful artisan craft with specially architectured venting for quick drying, a waterproof top, and a water-catching basin.

A tough-looking anti-bottle for the tough-going outdoorsman, the Vapur Eclipse boasts a durable 3-ply construction and drip-proof easy-open SuperCap, and is made in the US of A. Soft to touch, it's safe to stick in the dishwasher, BPA free, nigh-on indestructible and is available in a cool, olive green or navy blue matte finish.

NASA know a thing or two about making good use of air (as there's none of it in outer space), so who better to develop an air purifier? The Airocide has also had the stamp of approval from the FDA, is a sleek and stylish accessory, perfect for any contemporary home. Say good riddance to allergies and keep asthma in check.

Whether you're a professional chef or a mere culinary amateur, the Magmate Magnetic Blade Guards are just the ticket for your kitchen -- especially if you're the clumsy type or prone to sticking your hands into cluttered drawers without looking. The sheath's outer is molded from plasticized PVC, has a magnetic closure and can be cut to fit each and every one of your blades.