Whether you go with light or dark grout, subway tiles in the kitchen look bright and clean. The look is not new, but it is a classic that is difficult to tire of. Here is a look at 10 kitchens that use subway tile to great effect. More

What: Blue & White FEZ Cement tile
Source: Granada Tile
Where: Intelligentsia Coffee, Silverlake, LA
Why: This has got to be one of the most stunning uses of tile we've ever seen. It totally transforms the space and gives a cheery, almost otherworldy feeling to the space. Designed by Barbara Bestor for Intelligentsia, she obviously sourced this tile carefully. We first ran this post in 2008 when we didn't know the source and it collected a ton of comments. More

Name: Leslie Landis + her dog Raincheck
Location: Silver Lake — Los Angeles, California
Size: 300 square feet
Years lived in: 4 — Rent

Interior designer Leslie Landis has converted this 300 square foot studio into a decorative Silver Lake charmer. She and her cute puppy, Raincheck, enjoy a cozy stylish space along with an amazing outdoor dining room. Perfect for entertaining or a quiet night in, her little apartment offers the best of both.

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Last week, I had a luck-of-a-lifetime stay in a 16th-Century villa in Tuscany. I'd love to show you all my photos, but this plate wall seemed particularly Apartment Therapy-esque. We've discussed countless ways to make hanging plates look modern: our favorite plate cluster walls, the best plate hangers, spray-painted plates, and my very own winter plate wall. This old-world display makes no attempts to be modern, and is all the better for it... More

Few places conjure up images of glamour more than the Ritz Paris. And among the many things it's famous for are its legendary bathrooms — allegedly, the Ritz was the first hotel in Europe to include bathrooms en suite. While their fixtures may be a bit much for everyday living, they're a great source of inspiration for adding a bit of luxe to your own salle de bain. More

Longtime readers of this column will know that I redo my bathroom more often than I run out for eggs, so for bathroom renovation month at Apartment Therapy, let's look at my latest foray. File this under "Why Not." More

A classic bathroom doesn't have to be dull and safe. Tradition and classicism can be timeless yet updated to meet modern necessities. Some elements of a classic bathroom include pedestal sinks, black and white floor tiles, white subway tiles, lots of white and cream and, of course, claw-foot bathtubs. There are countless contemporary options for creating a classic bathroom with a serene and elegant feel.
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This morning the fields opened up in Brimfield, Mass for the first day of the Spring Brimfield Antiques Show. Many people we know headed up yesterday with U-hauls and mini vans and are there today. We'd love to hear about what you see and find. Fill up the comments and give us your links!

Nestled on a quiet corner on the outskirts of Lafayette, Aaah! T'Frere's is not your average bed and breakfast, sha. This Acadian Colonial home from 1880 is in the heart of Cajun country, but even if you don't speak a lick of French, you'll feel right at home as soon as you walk through the front door.
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The staff at Southern Living Magazine have partnered with Ballard Designs to create what they deem "instant heirlooms." Check out some of the pieces from this new tabletop collection after the jump… More