Italian Tile Style: Understated Yet Deeply Luxurious Tile for the Kitchen CERSAIE 2012

This past week I took a trip to Venice, Italy, and this included a short jaunt to Bologna to check out the huge European tile show, CERSAIE. This show concentrates primarily on the bath, but I came away with serious tile lust for a few designs from the Bouroullec brothers and others, designed for Mutina, a luxury Italian tile company. These tiles rely on texture to balance an understated use of color. Now, these may look a little boring from this vantage point, but click through and step closer... More

Small Cool Kitchens 2012: The Winner! Small Cool Kitchens 2012

Small Cool Kitchens 2012 reached the finale last night with the final vote for your favorite finalist... and we have a winner! Bryce's small grey and white kitchen has everything a small kitchen should have, and it does it all with a classic grace. Congratulations, Bryce! Go look at Bryce's kitchen again, and check out all of the great entries for their inspiration and super ideas. Thanks everyone!

SMALL COOL KITCHENS 2012 WINNER!
• Bryce's Kitchen of Memories

THE FINALISTS
• RENT: Jennifer's Bright Red Bakery Kitchen
• RENT: Gail's Sassy Green Rental Kitchen
• OWN: Maureen's Maximized & Upgraded Kitchen

→ See all the great entries from Small Cool Kitchens 2012!

Last Chance to Choose & Save Your Favorite Small Cool Kitchens! Small Cool Kitchens 2012

Urša's Charming, Organized Kitchen

Have you browsed through all the entries in Small Cool Kitchens 2012? We've posted many, many small and inspiring kitchens in this year's event, and now is your chance to mark (and save) your favorites! There are just 36 a few hours left before the finalists are chosen and we move on to final voting. You have until Thursday at 11:59pm to choose your favorites. Finalists will be announced on Friday!

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Vote Now! Small Cool Kitchens Week 3 Small Cool Kitchens 2012

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Here is the very last batch of little kitchens from Small Cool Kitchens 2012. There is always a flood of entries at the end of the entry period, and this year was no different. Look for some fantastic small kitchens in this slideshow, from a cozy blue vintage space in Minnesota to a sleek cubby in Manhattan. Check them all out and mark your favorites! You have just until Thursday at 11:59pm to choose your favorites.

INTERNATIONAL
• Annie's Charming, Budget Berlin Kitchen
• Jack's Cool Clean London Kitchen
• Elfriede's Personal Ottawa Kitchen
• Julia's Small & Efficient German Kitchen
• Pippa's Cheerful French Kitchen
• Emilie's Stylish and Tidy Swiss Kitchen
• Caroline's Dainty French Kitchen
• Annie's Storage-Rich Kitchen in Germany
• Ruth's Butler Pantry Kitchen in Toronto

Read on to see all the kitchens in the OWN and RENT categories! And remember, you have until 11:59pm EST Thursday night to vote and save your favorite entries... More