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The Making of a (Transitional) Tile Mosaic in Historic Baltimore

Architectural Ceramics

January 2016Baltimore, MD – As a design consultant at Architectural Ceramics in Canton, a neighborhood of Baltimore City, I recently had the privilege of meeting a great couple that allowed me to create a mosaic design for the fireplace in their Bolton-Hill home in downtown Baltimore.

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Cinco de Mayo: 5 Ways to Use Mexican-Inspired Tile

Architectural Ceramics

You can’t think of Mexican tile without picturing colorful, hand-painted designs. Deep, rich colors are then painted over the white. The beauty in handmade or hand-painted tile is that the glaze and embellishments will vary in color. Talavera hand-painted tile, used on the risers of a staircase, adds instant drama.

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Home Sellers: These 7 Outdated Design Trends Could Hurt Your Chances of Finding a Buyer

Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

’ ” — Jeff Miller, co-founder of AE Home Group in Baltimore. Even if you’re not up for a complete redesign, replacing the paneling with some simply painted drywall will allow potential buyers to see a wealth of possibilities for how they may be able to use the space. I feel like I’m standing in a dungeon.’

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