Architecture, Cement and DC

4 Ways to Brighten Up Your Kitchen for Spring

Architectural Ceramics

APRIL 26, 2019

At Architectural Ceramics, we often collaborate with local architects and interior designers to craft well-designed and personalized spaces. A modern and rustic farmhouse renovation, designed by Sagatov Design + Build ; cement tile backsplash from Architectural Ceramics. Backsplash Tile.

Kitchen

Kitchen Backsplash Cement Ceramics

Going Above & Beyond: Backsplash Tile That Wows

Architectural Ceramics

NOVEMBER 22, 2017

Here, Virginia-based firms Thorsen Construction and Southern Kitchens teamed up with Architectural Ceramics to design a kitchen space that features a ceramic tile with a playful feel. Image via Architectural Ceramics on Houzz. Image via Architectural Ceramics on Houzz. Image via Architectural Ceramics on Houzz.

Backsplash

Backsplash Tile Turkey Ceramics

Design Trends: The 2019 PANTONE Color of the Year

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). To get this look, visit one of AC’s five showroom locations in the DC-metro area.

Colors

Colors Trends Design Cement

Back to Basics: Which material is right for my design?

Architectural Ceramics

MAY 29, 2019

Architectural Ceramics carries a wide variety of materials each with their own features. Cement tiles are one of the most popular options for decorative areas. Tiles are hand-crafted by pouring colored cement into a mold. Visit one of our DC, MD, or VA tile showrooms for a free tile design consultation.

Terracotta

Terracotta Quarry Design Cement

Week of November 16th, 2020 – Unexpected Tile Uses

Architectural Ceramics

NOVEMBER 16, 2020

This week, we decided to feature some unusual and underappreciated uses for tile, whether it be porcelain, ceramic, cement…you name it! Unexpected Cement. 10 Unexpected Ways to Use Cement Tiles , Sabrina Soto. ” Check out the other 9 cement-tile use inspirations and let us know your favorite in the comments below!

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Tile Porcelain Cement Ireland

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

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

Our Favorite Fall Tile Designs

Architectural Ceramics

SEPTEMBER 20, 2019

Kate Valder, our contagiously happy and seriously talented Commercial Rep for the DC area, curated this contemporary take on the Tartan, below. Our stock cement-look porcelain On Square , in Lavagna Natural; 2. Kate Valder – Commercial A&D Sales, NEWH Washington DC Metro Executive Advisor kvalder@architecturalceramics.com.

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Tile Design Porcelain Baltimore

Feeling Groovy with Dimensional Tile

Architectural Ceramics

JUNE 21, 2019

Here, we’re featuring just some of the dimensional tile collections available through Architectural Ceramics. Breeze through each one; from natural stone and cement, to ceramic and glass, we offer dimensional tile in a range of material types. Cement tile. AC’s Boutique Chic Collection in the color Raven.

Namibia

Namibia Tile Natural Stone Cement

Best of 2017: A Reflection on AC’s Core Values

Architectural Ceramics

JANUARY 22, 2018

Looking back on 2017, it was a good year for tile and for Architectural Ceramics. Architectural Ceramics is without a doubt, a company full of characters. At Architectural Ceramics, we’re a tile company made up of caring and capable people. In 2017, the cement tile trend hit the design scene in a big way.

Puerto Rico

Puerto Rico Washington Houston Ceramics

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

Week of May 4, 2020 – Cinco de Mayo

Architectural Ceramics

MAY 4, 2020

AD100 Designer Rodman Primack Reveals his Mexico City Residence , Architectural Digest. Visit one of our DC, MD, or VA tile showrooms for a free tile design consultation. Check out this week’s Top 5 Design Blog for some design inspiration from south of the border. Feliz Cinco de Mayo. Colores y Texturas de la Ciudad de México.

Mexico

Mexico DC Outdoor Backsplash

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. Architectural Ceramics offers a variety of tile collections that feature metallics in some way. Here, Architectural Ceramics highlights a few marble-look porcelains. Pinching Your Pennies.

Natural Stone

Natural Stone Tile Porcelain Marble

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. Through high-definition printing, porcelain tiles can mimic other materials like cement or natural stone that are typical of an outdoor setting. Cement & Terracotta.

Outdoor

Outdoor Terracotta Natural Stone Tile

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 rivershell oval mosaic featured in the DC Show House, design by Aidan Design. A show-stopper, here our rivershell oval white mosaic was used as a backsplash for the 2012 DC Show House. Summer is here.

Natural Stone

Natural Stone Mosaics Tile DC

10 Hot Summer Destinations & Tile Inspirations

Architectural Ceramics

AUGUST 2, 2019

While sites like Travel.com offers suggestions of where to go with their article, the Top 10 Most Searched Summer Destinations , at Architectural Ceramics, we’ve come up with our own 10 cities, as well as tile collections inspired by each popular place. AC’s Legend Collection in the Kuba pattern, image via Architectural Ceramics.

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Tile Natural Stone New York Miami

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4 Ways to Brighten Up Your Kitchen for Spring

Going Above & Beyond: Backsplash Tile That Wows

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Design Trends: The 2019 PANTONE Color of the Year

Back to Basics: Which material is right for my design?

Week of November 16th, 2020 – Unexpected Tile Uses

Surge: AC’s Glass-Inspired Ceramic

April Showers Bring May Flowers

Summer Blockbusters: New AC Tile Collections

Our Favorite Fall Tile Designs

Feeling Groovy with Dimensional Tile

Best of 2017: A Reflection on AC’s Core Values

Summer Blockbusters: New AC Tile Collections

Week of May 4, 2020 – Cinco de Mayo

Tile with Money in Mind

Take It Outside: Outdoor AC Tile Collections

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

10 Hot Summer Destinations & Tile Inspirations

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