These delicious donut inspirations cover innovations from furniture to artwork and everything in between. More than just the beloved food of Homer Simpson, the donut has permeated popular snacking culture and has won a strong foot hold. Inspiring ever more adventurous flavor combinations and decadent frosting designs, the donut is still a preferred sweet treat of choice.
Feast your eyes on these delicious donut inspirations and get an eye full of tantalizing inventions and adventurous dessert designs. Wear a sweet symbol of Americana around your neck decked out in sprinkles, or whip up your own personal batch of donut in your instant donut grill. As long as you’re not counting calories, there is plenty of room for decadent fun with this tasty dessert.
Sure to have you salivating in no time flat, these delicious donut designs are the perfect picture of decadence.
44 Delicious Donut Inspirations
From Edible Arbor Adornments to Delectable Foodie Furnishings:
Susan Keefe — Nov 29, 2011 — Lifestyle
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Playful Prop-Filled Lookbooks
The Mango Utility Chic Collection Will Set You Up for Spring
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Hot Food Vending Machines
Automatic Satisfaction Back in NYC
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Blinged-Out Doughnuts
Wear You Favorite Pastries With Petit Donut Necklaces By Calourette
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Alternative Wedding Desserts
Odd Cake Replacements
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Cleverly Disguised Donuts
The Shop Psycho Donuts Designs a Bento Box of Sweets
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Paper-Crafted Pinwheels
Artist Mia Liu Features Artwork Made from Recycled Materials
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Nasty Food Pranks
Beware the Chocolate Chip Donuts
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Bacon-Donut Burgers
Crave Shack Serves Up Culturally Sensitive Heart Attack Fare
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Donut Coffee Cups
Docups by Andrea Filogonio are the Sweetest Little Drinking Vessels
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Odd Minimalist Illustrations
WTF Posters by Estudio Minga are Confusingly Cool
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Desk-Ready Donuts
The Mini Donut Factory Makes Instant Donuts On the Fly
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Meta Doughy Desserts
This Doughnut Upside-Down Cake Packs a Major Pastry Punch
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50 Second Donuts
Dough-Nu-Matic
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Delectable Foodie Furnishings
The AK-LH Food Wingchair is a Feast for Your Fanny
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Early Morning Treats
Banana Walnut Breakfast Doughnuts Allow You to Start the Day with Dessert
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Food Typography Illustrations
The Dan Beckemeyer 'Ampersand Food Groups' Project
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Crazy Confectionery Illustrations
Georges le Mercenaire's Series Shows the Evil in Candy
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Sugary Sweet Sticks
The Candy Apple Donuts are Droolworthy
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Couture Junk Food
The Krispy Kreme Glamour Glaze Edition is Stylishly Delicious
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Personalized Treat Machines
The Mini Donut Maker Saves You a Trip to the Coffee Shop
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Instant Doughnut Grills
The Sunbeam Donut Maker Whips Up Breakfast in Minutes
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Personal Donut Hole Pressers
The Baby Cakes Cake Pop Maker Helps You Make Delicious Treats
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Donut-Inspired Turkeys
TurDunkin by Unwholesome Foods is Stuffed with Munchkins
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Tasty Origami Eats
This Papercraft Breakfast by Paper Donut is an Inedible Treat
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Doughnut Salads
The Eat the Art Exhibit Dares Visitors Not to Try and Take a Bite
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Fashionable Doughnuts
Krispy Kereme and GLAMOUR Magazine Do a Delicious Collaboration
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Cholesterol-Boosting Burgers
The Fried Chicken Luther Double Down Sandwich
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Quirky Humanoid Illustrations
The Paintings by Artist Eric Joyners Are Pleny of Fun
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Edible Arbor Adornments
Foodie Urban Outfitters Christmas Tree Ornaments are Delectable
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Doughnut Chips
Homer Simpson's Dream Fries Are Deep-Fried 'Psycho Donuts'
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Valentines Marketing Hits Food (Part IV)
Heart-Shaped Doughnuts
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Ad Medium Monuments
Cerne Abbas Giant Gets Homer and a Donut
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Pastry Protectors
Keep Your Baked Goods Safe With the 'Donut To-Go'
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Furry Feline Desserts
These Cat Donuts Will Have You Purring for More
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Adorably Delicious Donuts
The Hello Kitty Krispy Kreme Treat Brings Cuteness to Comfort Food
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Healthier Donuts
Krispy Kreme Will Make Whole Wheat Donuts
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Sweet-Smelling Stationary
The Snifty Scented Pen is Available in Seven Delicious Scents
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Obesity Up In 31 States
Dunkin' Donuts Responds With Trans Fat Ban
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Scrumptious Savory Confections
Frost Doughnuts Mixes the Sweet and Salty for an Epic Cake
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DIY Dessert Home Machines
Enjoy Scrumptuous Treats at Home with the Mini Doughnut Maker
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3D Hypnotic Donuts
Emanuel Rossetti Creates Some Trippy Dough Creations
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Caffeinated Donuts
Dr. Bohannon Keeps You Awake the Sweet Way
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Candy-Themed Holidays
National Doughnut Day Gives Away Free Sweets to the Public
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Tasty Wookie Treats
This Featured Chewie Dough Won't Leave Hair in Your Mouth
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Double-Trouble Photoshoots
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Mushroom Hairstyles
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Pop Culture Cats
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Clever Cash Creations (UPDATE)
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Outlandish Floral Furnishings
Svenskt Tenn Sofas Infuse Rooms with Color and Blooms
Beach Blonde Shoots
The Stussy Womens Spring 2011 Collection Shows Off the Spirit of Summer
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These Fortune Posters Will Give You the Inspiration You Need
Decadent Cone Cakes
These 'Ice Cream Cone Cake Pops' from Bakerella are a Drip-Less Alternative
Sweet Bridal Bites
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Keen Kitty Memes
The Chemistry Cat is Made of Iron, Lithum and Neon Which Makes 'Fe' 'Li' 'Ne'
Big-Mouthed Coffee Cups
The Face Mug Safely Secrets Your Workplace Sweets
Blinged-Out Doughnuts
Wear You Favorite Pastries With Petit Donut Necklaces By Calourette
Intricate Scene Papercrafts
Jeff Nishinaka's Paper Art Redefines the Substance
Convocation Confections
The Graduation Cap Candy Cups are Extremely Sweet
Pink-Hued Beehives
A Flirt in a Skirt in T Style Spring 2011 is Cheeky Retro-Modern Fun
Cleverly Disguised Donuts
The Shop Psycho Donuts Designs a Bento Box of Sweets
Designer Holiday Decor
The Versace Home Christmas 2010 Collection is Ultra Rich
Hairless Cat Couture
Sphynxwear Dresses Up Your Feline Friend
Royal Wedding Wallpaper
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Minimalist Oscar Posters
The 2011 Best Picture Nominees get Made Over by David Lopez
Funny Elfin Ornaments
Nisse Landscape Snow Globes Bring the Little Buggers Back
Paper-Crafted Pinwheels
Artist Mia Liu Features Artwork Made from Recycled Materials
Chocolate Candy Burgers
Epic Meal Time Makes Barbecuing a Whole Lot Sweeter
Iconic Confectionary Sticks
Molly Bakes Creates Pop Culture Cake Lollies
Galactic-Shaped Goodies
The Stars Wars Cookie Cutter Set Makes Sci-Fi Scrumptious Treats
Hybrid Appliance Coffee Cups
The Steam Mug Humidifier Savors Every Last Drop
Candy-Colored Convertible Chairs
Igor Solovyov Chairslonge Lets You Sit Down or Kick Back
Naughty Holiday Knickknacks
Hanging these XGEN Pornaments Will Earn You a Lump of Coal
Trophy-Clutching Editorials
Camilla Belle is Prom-Dress Pretty for Genlux Magazine Spring 2011
Fishy Fundraising
Cakes for Japan Includes Pop-Up Shop for the Red Cross
Black Loopy Loungers
The Zhang Carbon Fiber Chair is Made for Storing, Sitting and Sipping Coffee
Super-Luxurious Sweets
'The Chocolate' is a Series of Truffles Adorned With 24K Gold Flakes
Vibrant Floral Photography
Hothouse Flower is a Fashion Feast for the Eyes
Home Cooking Kits
The Scratch Food Collection Makes You an Instant Chef
Quirky Colorful Captures
The Heavens Gonna Happen Now Photo Series is Happily Surreal
15 Terrific Turkeys
From Skateboarding Turkeys to Inedible Holiday Birds
Tearable Watches
The Kyle Bean 'Killing Time' Collection is Papercraft at its Finest
Manly Meaty Recipes
The Esquire's Eat Like a Man Cookbook is Full of Testosterone
Minmalist Mental Disorder Posters
Patrick Smith Uses Modern Art to Describe Mental Illnesses
Tasty Treat Trinkets
These Pokkuru Dessert Necklaces Will Trigger Your Sweet Tooth
Sweet Statement Necklaces
Andie's Speciality Sweets are a Fashionable Treat
Explosive Face Paintings
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Cotton Candy Confectionary Biscuits
The Warm and Fuzzy Cookie Pops are Sugary Sweet
Car Part Crockery
CADCAM Tableware Provokes Thought About Industrial Production
Meta Doughy Desserts
This Doughnut Upside-Down Cake Packs a Major Pastry Punch
Retro Recliner Redesigns
The Vitra Panton Chair Reinvention by Top Canadian Designers
Campfire Cake Pops
Smore Pops by Big Bears Wife are a Mini Version of the Popular Fireside Treat
Musical Xylophone Mugs
Pitcher by Mac Funamizu Produces a Pitch to Denote its Capacity
Microsoft Window Mugs
Coffee_Interface Cups Mirror the Functions in the Corner of Your Screen
Tax-Evading Task Chairs
The 'Beta Tank' T228/89 Chair and Table Are Less Costly as Art
Geeky Keyboard Mugs
Ctrl-Alt-Delete Cup Set Makes the Morning Brew Nerdastic
Kitty Sleeping Spheres
The Cat Ball is a Cute and Comfy Bed for Your Pet
Belted Blazers
Designare Homme March 2011 Editorial Shows Casual Menswear in a Laid-Back Setting
Hipster Road Trip Catalogs
The Urban Outfitters Spring 2011 Collection is Easy and Romantic
Stringy Swivel Seating
The Jiujie Chair by Jamy Yang is a Knitted Hoodie for Sitting in
Oversized Omelets
Turkish Chefs Create the World's Largest Omelet for World Egg Day
Avian Dessert Delights
Angry Birds Cake Pops are a Scrumptious Gaming Treat
Crooked Teacup Handles
Papercup by Laurent Corio Introduces a New Mug Grip
Confectionary Worlds
Pip & Pop's Candyland Topography Makes for a Sweet World
Feline Meme Mimics
This Nyan Cat Man Video Brings Our Favorite Feline to Life
Artistic Cat Apps
Paint for Cats Turns Your iPad into a Feline Art Canvas
Manipulated Drinking Mugs
The Ballare Cup Collection Brings Dynamic Grace to the Table
Crazy Confectionery Illustrations
Georges le Mercenaire's Series Shows the Evil in Candy
Sugary Sweet Sticks
The Candy Apple Donuts are Droolworthy
Couture Junk Food
The Krispy Kreme Glamour Glaze Edition is Stylishly Delicious
Intimately Tangible Teacups
Tea Cup by Marin Balaic Encourages You to Minfully Sip Your Sencha
Colorful Candy Tresses
The Vogue Australia May 2011 Issue Features Multicolored Hair
Crossword Puzzle Paper
Have Fun Solving and Wrapping Gifts With the Universal Wrapping Paper
Chewy Phone Covers
Banish Hunger With the Candy-Flavored Edible Gummy iPhone Case
Minimalist Music Posters
Edits by Edit Prints Represents Different Music Genres
Newspaper Pigtails
Papa' Papier by Franceso Sambo Shows Papercraft's Edgier Side
Odd Avian Ornaments
The Peter Eudenbach ‘Chimera' is a Creepy Christmas Accessory
Musical Cooking Spaces
The Harman/Kardon MaestroKitchen 100 Adds Sound to Your Cooking
Personalized Treat Machines
The Mini Donut Maker Saves You a Trip to the Coffee Shop
Instant Doughnut Grills
The Sunbeam Donut Maker Whips Up Breakfast in Minutes
Cute Cat Cameras
The Necono Digital Camera by Lisa Larson is a Must-Have for Cat Lovers
Playful Internet Keys
The Planex USB WiFi Dongle Provides Web Surfing with Personality
Misleading Munchies
The Peas & Carrots Jelly Belly Mix is Deceivingly Delicious
Geeky Tree Adornments
These DIY LEGO Holiday Ornaments are Cheerful and Customizable
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The Arabella Swivel Chair by Gioretti Brings Asymmetrical Splendor Inside
Java Air Fresheners
The Coffee Ground Holder Plays on your Brew's Ability to Expel Odors
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Oenophile Ornaments
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Witchcraft Wine Bottles
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Automated Breakfast Machines
The Automatic Pancake Machine Will Solve Your Morning Woes
Fashionable Doughnuts
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Candy Wrapper Prom Dresses
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Candy-Inspired Cake Packaging
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Edible Arbor Adornments
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Pen-Transforming Styluses
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Star Trek Seating
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Caged Campfire Cookers
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Holy Breakfast-Cookers
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Deceivingly Annoying Decorations
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Pastry Protectors
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Adorably Delicious Donuts
The Hello Kitty Krispy Kreme Treat Brings Cuteness to Comfort Food
Geeky Gamer Treats
Super Mario Starman Candy Will Delight Fans Who Have a Sweet Tooth
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Notched Writing Tools
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Faceless Feline Icons
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Booze-Infused Boxed Candies
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Chewable Turkey Treats
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DIY Dessert Home Machines
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Chair-Stool Convertibles
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Summery Sauce Carriers
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