Jack Rosen Custom Kitchens Inc.

MARCH 28, 2021

If you’re drawn to the elements of a traditional kitchen —things like classic styling, neutral colors, and natural materials—this is the design style you should use in your home. We have compiled some traditional kitchen designs to inspire your upcoming renovation project. Two-Tone Kitchen. Custom Kitchen Detailing.

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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

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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Jack Rosen Custom Kitchens Inc.

FEBRUARY 16, 2021

While modern interiors have taken the design world by storm in recent years, traditional kitchens remain as popular as ever. You can rest assured that if you remodel your kitchen using classic design elements, it will never go out of fashion. This differs from minimalist kitchens that focus on clean lines and sharp edges.

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Jack Rosen Custom Kitchens Inc.

MAY 14, 2019

Pros & Cons of Using Marble in the Kitchen. One of the most commons things we hear is, “We’re thinking about putting marble countertops in our kitchen, what do you think?” Marble countertops are beautiful and make a great addition to a home if you’re looking to create a contemporary-style kitchen.

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Architectural Ceramics

AUGUST 24, 2018

We like surfaces, especially tiled surfaces. Let’s see how our clients’ tile renovations, whether a single room or an entire home, promote harmony by way of Feng Shui. AC’s brushed limestone Vestige Zebrano floor tile, semi-polished Wave limestone wall tile, and porcelain wood-plank wall tile.

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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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Jack Rosen Custom Kitchens Inc.

MARCH 6, 2015

White cabinets aren’t only in style, they brighten up the space of any kitchen, making it look larger and more elegant. 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.

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Architectural Ceramics

JULY 28, 2017

We know what’s hot when it comes to your main floor’s kitchen and entertaining spaces, but what about a space that is a bit more private: your bathroom. Let’s kill two trendy birds with one stone: an accent wall in a chevron mosaic. They come and they go. Going Geometric. Moody & Modern.

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Architectural Ceramics

JANUARY 18, 2021

.” Working alongside one of our favorite interior designers, the amazing Lauren Liess, we were able to provide some of the materials that make up this stunning home, including our Veranda Marble in Antiqued White as well as our Terra Folk Bouquet in Honey, the latter of which is a Lauren Liess designed tile. Old & New in Georgetown.

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Architectural Ceramics

OCTOBER 14, 2019

This cozy Annapolis home feels welcoming thanks in no small part to the natural elements like stone feature walls near the fireplace and kitchen island. Our friendly, knowledgeable staff is always happy to help advise on tile design. Visit one of our DC, MD, or VA tile showrooms for a free tile design consultation.

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Architectural Ceramics

MAY 26, 2017

If you’re putting your house on the market, check out what local DC metro area real estate and home staging professionals have to say about getting ready to sell. In a market like DC, the options can be overwhelming. The natural color variation in the stone compliments the warm gray quartz counters.

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Jack Rosen Custom Kitchens Inc.

JUNE 23, 2014

Are you planning on using tiles in your new kitchen design? Whether it’s for the floor, backsplash, or countertop, tiles can help enhance the overall aesthetic of the space. Depending on the tile, you can create a charming, rustic feel or a modern look. Best Kitchen Tiles. Kitchen Design' Maintenance?

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Jack Rosen Custom Kitchens Inc.

MAY 14, 2019

Pros & Cons of Using Marble in the Kitchen. One of the most commons things we hear is, “We’re thinking about putting marble countertops in our kitchen, what do you think?” Marble countertops are beautiful and make a great addition to a home if you’re looking to create a contemporary-style kitchen.

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Architectural Ceramics

APRIL 26, 2018

Instead of flowers, let’s talk showers and shower tile. With tools for homeowners, architects, contractors and distributors (that’s us) alike, Laticrete is a great resource for tile installation products and learning. Another resource for tile products and continuing education, is Schluter Systems. Made in the U.S.A.

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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! Decorate the kitchen. Love the wall?

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Jack Rosen Custom Kitchens Inc.

MAY 15, 2013

If you’re hoping to upgrade the look of your kitchen to achieve a more luxurious appearance, it’s helpful to know which changes give you the biggest bang for your buck. Whether you want a new kitchen to enjoy spending time in or you’re preparing to put your home on the market, consider these seven luxury kitchen ideas.

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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). A kitchen renovation featuring a white subway tile backsplash and Living Coral cabinetry.

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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

AUGUST 31, 2020

It comes as no surprise that homeowner Hampton Stephens is an architect by training, as demonstrated by the home’s sense of duality – a “main house” featuring a kitchen and living area, as well as a guest-room, and then a pathway that connects to the “bunkhouse’, which features 2 stories of bedrooms, including the master suite on top.

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Architectural Ceramics

DECEMBER 7, 2020

This allows for a more intimate setting in most cases, and by having the bar downstairs it can help reduce noise, and allow for more creativity as you’re not competing with a kitchen or living room design, among others. Are those salt rock lamps atop a glowing stone bar?

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Architectural Ceramics

AUGUST 10, 2018

We just hope to see you later in one of our DC-metro area showrooms. Before we jump into examples of slate tiles, let’s look at slate as a natural material. Let’s pull back a few more layers, and talk more about foliation and how it applies to slate tile. Slate tile with a natural cleft or rough texture.

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Jack Rosen Custom Kitchens Inc.

MAY 21, 2015

Just like the living room, your kitchen needs updating from time to time to keep up with the “now.” Are you short of ideas on how to remodel your kitchen and maintain that high-end luxurious feeling? Jack Rosen Custom Kitchens is ready to give your kitchen a superb makeover, with the help of our award-winning kitchen designers.

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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. The right kitchen backsplash can enliven your cabinets and countertops and give the room personality. Does your dream kitchen include a beautiful backsplash design?

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Architectural Ceramics

JANUARY 22, 2018

Looking back on 2017, it was a good year for tile and for Architectural Ceramics. Here is the Best of 2017, inspired by our annual corporate meeting instead of popular products and tile trends. It’s easy to apply that to tile. We offer various tile characters: porcelain, ceramic, glass and stone.

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Architectural Ceramics

JUNE 19, 2017

Have a tile project on your hands and not sure where to start? To schedule an appointment: submit a request online or use our directory to call one of our DC-metro area showrooms. Use AC’s Wish List function on our website to create a list of tile products you love. Take a look at our wood-look tile options.

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Architectural Ceramics

JUNE 16, 2017

Have a tile project on your hands and not sure where to start? To schedule an appointment: submit a request online or use our directory to call one of our DC-metro area showrooms. Use AC’s Wish List function on our website to create a list of tile products you love. Take a look at our wood-look tile options.

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Jack Rosen Custom Kitchens Inc.

MARCH 11, 2011

If you like the look and feel of traditional kitchens but prefer something with more distinctive style, have you considered a country kitchen? Country kitchens exude that perfect cheerful, rural look while conveying coziness and relaxed charm that instantly makes you feel comfortable and at home! Country Kitchen Countertops.

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Jack Rosen Custom Kitchens Inc.

DECEMBER 27, 2011

Are you planning to remodel your kitchen soon? If you have a pet, is your new kitchen design accommodating? More and more homeowners these days are taking their furry friends into consideration when it comes to kitchen design. They are part of the family, after all, and the new kitchen should suit them too!

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