You say "dish towels."

Some folks say "tea towels."

Frenchfolk (who make the nicest ones) say "torchons."

We say that if you live in a rented apartment and don't love your kitchen, colorful dish/tea towels are a superb way to over-ride the ugly.

Here are some of our faves; please add your own!

• Atelier Lzc Bird Dishcloth in purple or green, $16
• Hudson Dishtowels, $3.95
• Wrapables Dishtowel Sets, $8.99
• Woven Jacquard Teatowels, $18

• Cochon French Kitchen Towel Set, $19.99
• Twiggy, $18.50
• Double Happiness Kitchen Towel, $3.10
• Aquarium Dishtowel, $14
• Dreamfish Dishtowel, $14
• Glycine french dishtowels, $20