Hi ocelotl and welcome.
I'm with you.
My definition of practical is something which does the job you want it to do. An inlaid,antique, bow front highboy is just as practical as an Ikea cabinet - if it holds the things you want it to. It is more practical if it is a better fit with your other antiques whatsits or even if it just gives you more pleasure to look at. The words I find useful and practical at work are not the ones I use hanging out with friends.