Architecture, Backsplash, DC and Mosaics

Going Above & Beyond: Backsplash Tile That Wows

Architectural Ceramics

NOVEMBER 22, 2017

We all spend a lot of time in the kitchen cooking in front of our backsplash. Here are a few beautiful examples of how opting for a material other than a 3″x6″ white subway tile can take your backsplash from a sweet and simple ceramic to something a bit more savory and show-stopping. Tozen 1×4 glass mosaic.

Backsplash

Backsplash Tile Turkey Ceramics

Subtle Seaside Style: Tile Inspiration & Collections With a Soft Touch

Architectural Ceramics

JUNE 26, 2018

Architectural Ceramics is at it again, this time with a focus on sea shells and mother of pearl as inspiration. AC’s Sonoma Tile Maker’s line, the Vihara Collection, color Puka Iridescent, eHex mosaic. Pictured above, the Vihara Collection was used as a backsplash. Shell Mosaics. Stone & Glass Mosaics.

Natural Stone

Natural Stone Mosaics Tile DC

Made By Moms, For Moms: Tiled Spaces with a Feminine Touch

Architectural Ceramics

MAY 13, 2018

Kitchen design by Stuart Nordin Home & Design featuring ACI backsplash tile, photographed by Matthew Kleinrock. ” Kitchen design by Stuart Nordin Home & Design featuring ACI backsplash tile, photographed by Matthew Kleinrock. Design and photo credit via Aidan Design, featuring AC’s Estreslla shell mosaic backsplash.

DC

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Getting in Shape: The Skinny on Tile Shapes & Patterns

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. As for square mosaics, Architectural Ceramics carries a wide range of options in all material types. Hexagons are popular as a mesh-mounted mosaic or as a larger field tile.

Tile

Tile Marble Mosaics DC

It’s Only Natural: AC’s Glass Tile Collection

Architectural Ceramics

JUNE 30, 2017

In the meantime, here’s one of Architectural Ceramic’s own collections: Naturals. AC’s Naturals Collection, made of fused glass, has several features that make it a favorite among homeowners and DC-metro area designers alike: various glass field tile and trim sizes, ranging from 3×6 to 6×24. Designer Spaces.

Tile

Tile DC Backsplash Mosaics

5 Ways to Wear White After Memorial Day

Architectural Ceramics

MAY 24, 2019

Now that Memorial Day Weekend is here, it’s time to kick off the unofficial start of summer with 5 tile collections, available with Architectural Ceramics of course, that feature white in a big way. AC’s Candango Collection featuring a dimensional mosaic in Thassos marble. Candango Collection. See you soon!

Marble

Marble Porcelain Ceramics Natural Stone

Trick or Treat: Trade Tips for a Sweet Install

Architectural Ceramics

OCTOBER 30, 2017

Designer: Cheryll Bowie of CKB Design, Vendor: Architectural Ceramics, Inc., Keeping the look traditional in this DC-area home meant weaving together various shades of warm and cool-toned marbles. The natural stone tile selections, made with Architectural Ceramics, showcases a wide range in color and veining variation.

Natural Stone

Natural Stone Marble Mosaics Ceramics

Surge: AC’s Glass-Inspired Ceramic

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. Please note that while we try to keep quantities readily available, depending on demand, Architectural Ceramics may not have all colors and sizes in stock at all times.

Ceramics

Ceramics Cement Mosaics Marble

Employee Spotlight: Corporate Trainer Rachelle Bishop

Architectural Ceramics

MAY 17, 2019

AC: Tell us a bit of background about yourself, how did you come into your current role with Architectural Ceramics? After my husband and I moved to the DC area in 2011, I found Architectural Ceramics. From the stair risers to the backsplash! What’s your favorite part about working with Architectural Ceramics?

Training

Training Ceramics DC Sales

April Showers Bring May Flowers

Architectural Ceramics

APRIL 26, 2018

If April showers bring May flowers, then Architectural Ceramic’s brings you a twist on the classic rhyme. Architectural Ceramics offers two brands, Laticrete and Schluter , that make shower systems part of their specialty. Architectural Ceramics stocks a few of their products, a popular seller for example, is their grout.

Terracotta

Terracotta Denver Travertine Bath

Summer Blockbusters: New AC Tile Collections

Architectural Ceramics

JULY 13, 2018

Just like movies released this time of year hope to be the blockbuster hit of the summer, Architectural Ceramics recently launched a few new tile collections that we hope will be a hit among clients like you. Check out our main features, along with a sneak peak at other collections coming to an Architectural Ceramics showroom near you: Adele.

Tile

Tile Porcelain North Dakota Backsplash

Indonesian Inspiration: AC’s Batik Collection

Architectural Ceramics

SEPTEMBER 30, 2017

See how Architectural Ceramics used Indonesian textiles to inspire one of our newest glass tile collections: Batik. Please note that while we try to keep quantities readily available, depending on demand, Architectural Ceramics may not have all colors and sizes in stock at all times. Both begin their life cycles as natural elements.

Marble

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Take It Outside: Outdoor AC Tile Collections

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. Below, we elaborate on collections, available through Architectural Ceramics, that represent each category mentioned above. The Ins and Outs of Outdoor Tile. What type of tile can be used outdoors?

Outdoor

Outdoor Terracotta Natural Stone Tile

Tile with Money in Mind

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. Shown above, the penny round mosaic in the Petrolio color is on trend with its dark green-blue hue. Of course, in fitting with the theme, a penny round mosaic is an option.

Natural Stone

Natural Stone Tile Porcelain Marble

AC Tackles Commercial & Residential Tile Projects

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. Here, our client used the material for their kitchen backsplash. Join our newsletter here.

Baltimore

Baltimore Tile Natural Stone Porcelain

Summer Blockbusters: New AC Tile Collections

Architectural Ceramics

JULY 17, 2018

Just like movies released this time of year hope to be the blockbuster hit of the summer, Architectural Ceramics recently launched a few new tile collections that we hope will be a hit among clients like you. Check out our main features, along with a sneak peak at other collections coming to an Architectural Ceramics showroom near you: Adele.

Tile

Tile Porcelain North Dakota Backsplash

‘Tis the Season for Trimming Tile Edges

Architectural Ceramics

DECEMBER 16, 2017

We’ve been making a few lists of our own at Architectural Ceramics. To see collections available with Architectural Ceramics that include a base molding, visit our base molding product search here. To search Architectural Ceramic’s collections that include a bullnose, visit our bullnose product search here.

Tile

Tile Marble Ceramics Porcelain

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Going Above & Beyond: Backsplash Tile That Wows

Subtle Seaside Style: Tile Inspiration & Collections With a Soft Touch

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Made By Moms, For Moms: Tiled Spaces with a Feminine Touch

Getting in Shape: The Skinny on Tile Shapes & Patterns

It’s Only Natural: AC’s Glass Tile Collection

5 Ways to Wear White After Memorial Day

Trick or Treat: Trade Tips for a Sweet Install

Surge: AC’s Glass-Inspired Ceramic

Employee Spotlight: Corporate Trainer Rachelle Bishop

April Showers Bring May Flowers

Summer Blockbusters: New AC Tile Collections

Indonesian Inspiration: AC’s Batik Collection

Take It Outside: Outdoor AC Tile Collections

Tile with Money in Mind

AC Tackles Commercial & Residential Tile Projects

Summer Blockbusters: New AC Tile Collections

‘Tis the Season for Trimming Tile Edges

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