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

These photos of patterned tiles that Janel sent back from Cersaie stopped us in our digital tracks. This modern print is fun but the traditional pattern after the jump may be more suited for a long-term installation. More

Did you know that Lenny Kravitz has his own design firm? Nope, neither did we — not until we saw these tiles from Cersaie! More

We've been seeing menswear inspiration in housewares all year - so it's only natural that we'd see the trend pop up in the bathroom as well.

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I spy a mini-trend in Janel's pics sent back from Cersaie - tiles that either are, or have the appearance of being, three dimensional… More

Laminated veneer lumber and glued laminated timber are two materials used for structural beams in place of solid wood. LVLs (for short) and glulam are more dimensionally stable than solid wood, and their spanning capabilities are a bit higher, too. Plus, they're cheaper and more eco-friendly than traditional heavy timber (or steel, for that matter!). What's really cool is when you spot LVLs or glulam beams exposed on the interior of a home. Here, we've collected a few examples to share: More

Janel is in Italy this week visiting Cersaie, the largest international exhibition of ceramic tile and bathroom furnishings. As she sends back images, we'll be posting them here. First up, this beautiful blue bathroom vanity… More

What a way to make an entrance! This dramatic doorway by architecture firm Matharoo Associates seems to sway — rather than swing — earning it the apropos name Curtain Door. More

Today's Reader Tip comes from Cate Griffin, Office Manager at Apartment Therapy. More

Maxwell made a pit stop in Berlin to attend today's launch of Phillippe Starck's new faucet for Axor. Armed with the camera on his phone, he sent back these images and descriptions. More