Architectural Ceramics

SEPTEMBER 14, 2018

At Architectural Ceramics, we love football almost as much as we love tile. With our headquarters and showrooms located in the DC-metro area, we’ve been known to cheer for the the Washington Redskins or the Baltimore Ravens. We’re also known for our expertise in residential tile products. The Ravens Reception Area.

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Architectural Ceramics

APRIL 17, 2018

So take a break from crunching the numbers, and take a look at a few tile examples from Architectural Ceramics that have cash in mind. We’re hoping you’ll file one or two ideas away to use on a tile renovation after a tax refund comes your way. The penny round tile shown above is in a matte finish and the color Copper.

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Architectural Ceramics

JULY 27, 2018

Check out a few Architectural Ceramics tile collections, suitable for outdoor use, that have you covered under foot and under water. The Ins and Outs of Outdoor Tile. What type of tile can be used outdoors? Whether using tile under foot on a balcony, your pool deck, or in the pool itself, outdoor tiles come in a few varieties.

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Architectural Ceramics

DECEMBER 21, 2020

Top 5 Design Posts of the Week. Celebrating the first day of winter, December 21 st , we thought it would be fitting to dive into some design inspirations revolving around cozy cabins and warm fireplaces. Enjoy and let us know your favorite cabin interior design ideas in the comments below! Stone Fireplace Inspirations.

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Architectural Ceramics

MAY 13, 2018

Ladies, let’s focus on spaces designed by moms for moms. We’re celebrating Mom by featuring spaces and tile that have woman’s touch. Stuart Nordin, owner of Stuart Nordin Home & Design located in Alexandria, Virginia, is a mother of three young boys and knows what it’s like to balance it all.

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Architectural Ceramics

JUNE 21, 2019

Because we are in the business of selling tile however, we want to know how you feel about a cool, up-and-coming trend: dimensional tile. Here, we’re featuring just some of the dimensional tile collections available through Architectural Ceramics. Want to learn more about natural stone as a tile material?

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Architectural Ceramics

APRIL 12, 2019

We searched Instagram for penny round tile inspiration and found more than the two options that filing your taxes yields you. Using #pennyrounds yields 5,078 results and counting, most of which are tile. Our City Hall Collection , includes ceramic subway field tiles, coordinating trims and this penny round mosaic.

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Architectural Ceramics

DECEMBER 31, 2017

Better yet, let’s look at a few fireplaces that feature Architectural Ceramics tile. Made to look like Italian travertine, this large format porcelain tile from our in-stock Monticello Collection , does double-duty as a stylish and durable fireplace option. Modern & Moody. Classy & Glassy. Playful Pebbles.

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Architectural Ceramics

MAY 29, 2019

When designing for a tile project, there are more factors than just color and style to keep in mind. Should you choose stone, ceramic, glass or something else? Take a look at the tile materials below to see which best fits your needs. Natural stone is harvested from quarries and then cut to various sizes.

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Architectural Ceramics

OCTOBER 31, 2018

Don’t let tile mistakes haunt your home renovation. With expert advice from Architectural Ceramic’s Customer Service team, you can be prepared throughout your tile purchase and renovation. Whether you’re an architect, interior designer, or a DIY homeowner, we’ll help you avoid spooky tile situations.

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Architectural Ceramics

MARCH 18, 2019

Learn more about how the PANTONE Color of the Year is selected, this year’s color: Living Coral, and how to incorporate it into your designed interior space (which we hope includes tile from Architectural Ceramics, of course). Designers have the PANTONE Color of the Year (COTY). About the PANTONE Color Institute.

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Architectural Ceramics

FEBRUARY 23, 2018

At Architectural Ceramics, we’ve done a little exercise of our own to come up with some of our favorite tile shapes and patterns. Let’s get the skinny on a few tile shapes and patterns, and see how clients used them. Tile Shapes & Patterns. Probably a 3″x6″ subway or a 12″x24″ field tile.

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Architectural Ceramics

AUGUST 31, 2020

Top 5 Design Posts of the Week. Inspired by its Southern roots and the history of horse-racing, we turn to our top 5 design posts of this week, featuring some southern-style charm that’s full of character and inspiration. This Alabama Lake House Is Designed For Laid-Back Living , Southern Living. The Modern Southern Charm.

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Architectural Ceramics

OCTOBER 25, 2019

The image above shows the tiled floor of Winchester Cathedral , which boasts the largest area of original medieval tiles in the United Kingdom! Come with us back in time to learn a few quick facts about medieval flooring, from stone to encaustic! Quick History of Tile in Medieval England. You are standing in a room.

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Architectural Ceramics

JANUARY 11, 2019

For interior designer Mary Douglas Drysdale, the vision for her client’s master bathroom started with a classic material choice: white marble. The end result is a space that will have you dreaming of a white Christmas, or for some white tile for your next renovation. Classic design with a modern sensibility.

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Architectural Ceramics

OCTOBER 30, 2017

When it comes to tile in our homes, we all want a sweet looking space. Whether you are working with a designer or like to do-it-yourself, we can all learn from professional tile contractors and installers. Holy tile variation Batman! It’s no secret that natural stone has natural variation.

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Architectural Ceramics

AUGUST 24, 2018

So, until Architectural Ceramics gets an invite to visit his home, let’s check out our own client spaces that strike a cord with harmonious designs. Harmonious spaces incorporate design principles like those of Feng Shui. We like surfaces, especially tiled surfaces. Harmony By Way of Feng Shui. A Moment of Zen.

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Architectural Ceramics

DECEMBER 28, 2020

Top 5 Design Posts of the Year. As we count down the final days of 2020, a year that was certainly one for the history books, let’s take a moment to go back through the year via our top 5 design posts, and highlight some of our favorites from the last 12 months! Latin American Design Influences.

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Architectural Ceramics

AUGUST 25, 2017

While children everywhere are going back to school, let’s go back to basics and learn about ceramic tile through a few of Architectural Ceramic’s collections: Basics, London, and City Hall. AC’s Basics Collection , is a simple one with a white subway tile at its core. As a result, the tile expands and contracts.

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Architectural Ceramics

SEPTEMBER 8, 2020

Top 5 Design Posts of the Week. This week’s top 5 designs all involve inspirations for those considering moving-out, staying in place, or perhaps entering the world of excitement with a permanent retirement vacation. Urban Getaway , Home and Design. Empty Nester’s Second Home.

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Architectural Ceramics

MAY 31, 2019

We also have a crush on a new bathroom design trend may, however, have you on edge: the shower ledge. So when design dictates a square niche, at least it can be well-thought out and well-placed. Image Credit: Tessa Neustadt for Emily Henderson Design. Let’s talk about how you can get a similar look using AC tile.

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Architectural Ceramics

OCTOBER 11, 2019

Tile can take your fireplace from ho-hum to exceptional, making it the focal point of your space. As you can see from the image above, the two main areas appropriate for tiling are the surround and hearth. Depending on your design and material choices, your fireplace can either become the star of the room or the supporting role.

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Architectural Ceramics

JANUARY 18, 2021

Top 5 Design Posts of the Week. Dive into this week’s top 5 designs and let us know your favorite in the comments below! 2020’s official ASPIRE Home located in Mclean was designed by more than two dozen designers alike, which might be one of the reason’s it was chosen as the Aspire Home! Aspire Show House.

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Jack Rosen Custom Kitchens Inc.

MARCH 6, 2015

Below we’ve highlighted 10 kitchens we’ve designed in the Maryland, Northern Virginia, and Washington, DC areas that flawlessly showcase all the amazing aspects of installing white kitchen cabinets. Contact Jack Rosen for custom kitchen designs that will transform your space! Ready to install white cabinets in your kitchen?

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Architectural Ceramics

AUGUST 10, 2018

At Architectural Ceramics, we’ve prepared a quick read for you about natural slate, and our client spaces and collections that feature it. We just hope to see you later in one of our DC-metro area showrooms. Slate’s Natural Element. What is natural slate? Slate tile with a natural cleft or rough texture.

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Architectural Ceramics

SEPTEMBER 30, 2017

What do tiles and textiles have in common? Both begin their life cycles as natural elements. Both are used by interior designers and homeowners alike to decorate a space. See how Architectural Ceramics used Indonesian textiles to inspire one of our newest glass tile collections: Batik. About Our Batik Collection.

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Architectural Ceramics

DECEMBER 14, 2020

Top 5 Design Posts of the Week. It goes to show something as simple as having an elegant backsplash can really elevate the design scheme, of course the room itself is already stunning but the backsplash is the glue behind it all. Let us know your favorite game room design in the comments below.

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Architectural Ceramics

FEBRUARY 1, 2021

Top 5 Design Posts of the Week. In honor of the upcoming Super Bowl Sunday we cherish each and every year, we’re tackling some interesting design points this week. These design posts are for inspiration only, and we hope we can offer a break from the news and politics by providing some exquisite design tips.

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Architectural Ceramics

JULY 28, 2017

Watch any interior design show on HGTV or DIY Network, and an open concept layout is in. Let’s kill two trendy birds with one stone: an accent wall in a chevron mosaic. Herringbone, arabesque, chevron — Geometric tile patterns have long been in style. They come and they go. Moody & Modern.

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Architectural Ceramics

MARCH 16, 2018

Check out Architectural Ceramic’s Surge Collection, featuring a large-format ceramic tile, that mimics illuminated glass and includes bold electric colors too. AC’s Surge Collection, a large-format ceramic tile made to look like back-lit glass, has several features that make it a bright idea: 8″x24″ field tile.

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Architectural Ceramics

NOVEMBER 14, 2019

Mix in tranquil hues like shades of blue, green and bronze to instantly give the room the peaceful feel of a luxury spa, along with some natural elements like wood and natural stone. The designer didn’t stop with the walls – instead they opted to finish the ceilings in both tile and wood! Love the wall?

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Conestoga Tile Blog

APRIL 1, 2015

Source: Conestoga Tile via Houzz; Installation by Dc Metro Tile The world’s going green and more and more builders are incorporating environmentally-friendly ceramic tile in their designs. Ceramic tile is environmentally friendly from mining to installation.

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Jack Rosen Custom Kitchens Inc.

DECEMBER 20, 2011

Though often overlooked by homeowners in the kitchen design process, a backsplash can truly enhance your kitchen and add beautiful, creative touches. Does your dream kitchen include a beautiful backsplash design? A backsplash is a tiled area on the walls of your kitchen, usually behind prep areas (cooking range, sink, etc.).

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Floor Covering News

JULY 15, 2021

Operating on a 24-volt AC/DC platform, the heating system warms the ambient air in a space from the ground up. Step Warmfloor is designed for use under most “non-conductive” flooring surfaces—ceramic, porcelain tiles, natural stone, hardwood, laminate and even carpet. she stated.

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Jack Rosen Custom Kitchens Inc.

MAY 15, 2013

Granite countertops instead of laminate: Natural stone – including granite, limestone, and soapstone—add a sophisticated appearance that laminate lacks. Not only is stone more beautiful, but it’s also durable and has the ability to withstand the wear and tear of demanding kitchen activities. Washington, DC.

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