Whether you're someone who always forgets to lock the door or are always on the lookout for ways to bling out your locks, these key designs will provide a few pieces of inspiration. Guns, pop culture and ease-of-access are all things that people have thought of when trying to upgrade contemporary keys to something more distinct.
The acoustic guitar key for example is shaped like the instrument, so for anyone who plays this could be the ideal gift to yourself. The design actually does look like a real guitar, except in miniature form of course. Other designs include pot leaf-shaped keys for all of the stoners on your life. While the parents may not approve, this could be an appropriate present for a few friends who have been known to dabble in the stuff.
18 Distinct Key Designs
From Robust Forceful Keys to Literal Unlocking Accessories:
Jamie Danielle Munro — May 10, 2014 — Art & Design
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Purposely Rude House Keys
This Bold Key Opens Your Home While Flipping People Off
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Literal Unlocking Accessories
Every Keyring is Made From an Old Opener by Joseph Begley
17
Pot Leaf House Keys
With This Key You Will Never Forget Which One Opens Your House
16
Car-Monitoring Key Fobs
The BMW i8 Key Displays Vital Engine and Battery Information
15
Offensive Door Key Designs
The Best Wishes Key Provocatively Welcomes People Home Each Day
14
Electronic Residential Locks
The Yale Keyless Entry Locks are the Next Generation of Locks
13
45 Caliber-Inspired Keys
This 45 Caliber Pistol-Inspired Key Will Blast Open Your Front Door
12
Acoustic Guitar Keys
This Kitschy Key Design Takes Influence from a Musical Instrument
11
Streetwear-Inspired House Keys
These Blank Metal Keys are Designed by Crooks and Castles
10
Virtual Tether Tracking Keys
The Swisskey is a Tool Organizer That Syncs with Your Smartphone
9
Smartphone-Enabled Hotel Keys
This Hotel Allows You to Use Your iPhone as a Room Key
8
DIY Custom Keys
This Tutorial Explains How to Create a Beautifully Personalized Key Design
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Multifaceted Household Keys
The Tool Keys Double Up as a Portable Tool Box
6
Door-Opening Jewelry
The Bracelet Key Turns Your House Key into an Accessory
5
Voluptuously Decorated Keys
Good Worth & Co.‘s ‘Heads & Tails’ Key is Risque
4
Skyline-Shaped Keys
This Key Pendant Replicates the Busy City of Los Angeles
3
Old West Weapon Keys
Personalize Your Set of Keys with a Cowboy Gun Door Key
2
Smartphone Door Locks
The UniKey System Lets You Lock and Unlock Your Door Using an App
1
Distinctly Forceful Keys
The D-Key by Daniel Neale is an Upgraded Allen Key
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