I'm just back from Cersaie, the massive tile show held each year in Bologna, Italy. After viewing booth after booth displaying of some of the most beautifully, carefully crafted tiles in the world, you start to see some trends emerge… More

We're seeing the reclaimed look all over the place these days - not only in furniture design but also interiors. Using recycled materials is an easy way to go green when renovating and the they can also lend warmth and character to a space. Reclaimed Designworks offers an impressive selection of reclaimed materials, which can be shipping all across the country. More

The darker, moodier cousin of turquoise, teal imparts to living rooms a sophisticated jewel box flair. Like snorkeling through underwater caves or hiking through thick jungle brush, the hue evokes a quiet calm with a hint of danger. These brooding hues go well with a variety of metal accents, wood tones, and natural materials, making them a great choice for a living space. More

I'm a sucker for a pretty pale pink, especially in the bedroom. Pink can be soft and romantic, not to mention great for the skin. That being said, it's tough to find a shade that's sweet but not saccharine, feminine but not girly. Here are some inspired blush boudoirs that get it right and some paint swatches to help you get the look in your own room. More

In trying to configure her home office, Kelly from View Along the Way ran into what she describes as a very "hush-hush" problem for designers: the lamp cord. Rather than working around unsightly or trip-causing cords, Kelly and her husband figured out a clever, inexpensive way to get rid of the problem altogether. More

Janel continues to send back reports from her visit to Cersaie, the massive exhibition of ceramic tile and bathroom furnishings in Italy.

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One of the best parts of looking through Janel's pics from Cersaie is seeing the new and unique offerings. Even if they're not currently available for purchase in the US, these new sinks provide a lot of inspiration. More

We love the look of reclaimed wood, but we often don't love the price, the lead paint, or the process of de-nailing or fumigating a piece of old lumber. That's where Timeline comes in: a modern alternative to reclaimed wood. More

In her continued coverage of Cersaie, Janel sent back these snapshots of Patricia Urquiola and her designs. Check out close ups of the tile after the jump…
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We've looked at the Bouroullec brothers and their designs many times over the years. Janel caught a peek at their shower shelving at Cersaie. More