Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

NOVEMBER 3, 2018

If you want to get a fresh look in your home for 2019, then you might want to try updating to a new color scheme. Playing with your room’s color is a great way to breathe some new life into the space. There are actually several different ways to update the color scheme in your home that don’t require a major overhaul.

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Tile of Spain USA

FEBRUARY 23, 2022

Sustainable, durable and versatile in design and use, ceramic tiles have played a vital role in architectural and interior design for thousands of years and have become a standout building material in projects around the world. Complementing the forthcoming shift in color preferences is the desire for a refined industrial aesthetic.

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Tile Talk

DECEMBER 3, 2013

Portuguese Ceramic Tile Artistry. Panel of Portuguese ceramic tiles by Jorge Colaço (1922), representing Henry the Navigator at the Sagres Promonory. Before that, and until the second half of the 15th century, only the alicatado (mosaic formed of polygonal, colored glazed tiles) was in use. Tuesday, December 3, 2013.

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Architectural Ceramics

MAY 4, 2017

You can’t think of Mexican tile without picturing colorful, hand-painted designs. Deep, rich colors are then painted over the white. To achieve a traditional Mexican look, consider using boldly colored tile in a large or small scale. When you do, don’t forget to follow Architectural Ceramics, Inc.

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Tile Talk

JUNE 11, 2013

Affordable Luxury with Hand-Painted Field Tiles. Enjoy Long-Lasting, Affordable Luxury with Hand-Painted Ceramic Tiles. Field tile, or solid colored tile, is a tile found in the main "field" or area of an installation covering the walls, floors or steps of your swimming pool. Tuesday, June 11, 2013.

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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. Accent Seating. Upper Cabinets.

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Architectural Ceramics

NOVEMBER 10, 2017

At Architectural Ceramics, we’re excited for this sophisticated tile trend. Here, we’re naming just a few of our tile collections that include a matte black ceramic, porcelain or stone. Let’s start with an Architectural Ceramic porcelain tile that offers several options: the Aristocrat Collection.

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Architectural Ceramics

MAY 24, 2019

The fashion industry often influences retailers; did you see our post about the 2019 PANTONE Color of the Year ? 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.

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Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

JANUARY 21, 2019

Krylon, a brand of Sherwin-Williams, just announced its 2019 color trends and its color of the year, a lush purple named Gloss Gum Drop. In addition to announcing Gloss Gum Drop, Sherwin-Williams already revealed the Valspar + HGTV Home 2019 color trends. 2019 color stories. Gloss Gum Drop by Krylon. Rustic Country.

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Tile Talk

OCTOBER 23, 2012

Innovation, possibilities and technology in ceramic tile. This past week I attended an event in Boston that was hosted by Tile of Spain which showed the advances that have been made in ceramic tile. Now just by looking at the photo above, can you tell if this is ceramic tile or real wood? Looking for color? Thats value!

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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. Architectural Ceramics carries a wide variety of materials each with their own features. Should you choose stone, ceramic, glass or something else? Tiles are hand-crafted by pouring colored cement into a mold.

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Tile Talk

JULY 1, 2014

Spanish Santa Barbara Style tiled fountain with handmade patterned and solid-colored field tiles. With the same giddiness that accompanies summer, we''re proud to introduce our Malibu Field Tiles , the latest addition to our extensive collection of ceramic tiles. Appreciating Spanish Revival Architecture. Image via Pinterest.

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Architectural Ceramics

FEBRUARY 25, 2019

While we can’t help you clean out your closet by purging, thanking, or folding your clothes, Architectural Ceramics can help you clean your tile floor or backsplash. Check out the following tips below, organized into categories, to care for and maintain your porcelain, ceramic, glass or natural stone tile. Windex anyone?

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Tile Talk

AUGUST 6, 2013

Fresh-Picked Gourmet Garden Ceramic Tiles. Fresh-Picked Gourmet Garden Ceramic Tiles. You can keep the memories and feelings of summer alive throughout the year with our ceramic Gourmet Garden Ceramic Tiles and Fruit, Floral and Vegetable Garden Murals. Fruit Basket Hand Painted Tile Mural. Tuesday, August 6, 2013.

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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. Instead of flowers, let’s talk showers and shower tile. Underneath It All.

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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. Since we’re on the heels of our March Madness: ACI’s Final Four Tile Matchups blog, let’s round out a list in the same main tile types: porcelain, ceramic, glass and natural stone.

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Architectural Ceramics

SEPTEMBER 28, 2018

Heck, at Architectural Ceramics, we wrote a blog about it featuring our large-format tile. Ati Williams, real estate entrepreneur and owner of DC Home Buzz , partnered with Architectural Ceramics on this powder room feature wall. AC’s Flora pattern in the color Indigo, from our Batik Collection.

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Architectural Ceramics

MAY 3, 2019

An example of terra cotta tile color range, from yellow and orange, to amber and red. The color of the clay as it comes from the earth (and thus the tile), will vary depending on where it is from, like Spain, France, Italy, etc. Once the tile hardens, it is often left unglazed to show the tile’s natural color variation.

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Tile Talk

JANUARY 15, 2013

2012s Top 12 Cement & Ceramic Tiles. Heritage Olive Green 14" x 14" Solid Color Cement Tile (Polished Finish). For your trend-spotters, theres something to be said about large format tiles and Pantones color pick for 2013, Emerald Green. Portuguese Ruan - 6" x 6" Ceramic Tile. Top 10 Hand Painted Tiles of 2010.

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The Perfect Bath

MAY 14, 2014

I look for tight grout joints, carefully calculated and pre-planned cuts so there are no unsightly shapes in the grid and finally, in the case of ceramic tile, the use of correct trimmers. Ceramic tile is a great material for both the bath and kitchen. And, impress your tile installer!

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Tile Talk

JUNE 4, 2013

The Buyers Guide to Ceramic Tiles. Ceramic tiles are materials that can add glamor and value to any part of your home. If you are considering this flooring option, this article provides valuable tips and important considerations on ceramic tiles. The Buyers Guide to Ceramic Tiles 1. The Buyers Guide to Ceramic Tiles 1.

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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. AC’s Adele Collection used as a kitchen floor, in the color Soul. We know a female vocalist who can do the same.

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Architectural Ceramics

DECEMBER 31, 2017

Better yet, let’s look at a few fireplaces that feature Architectural Ceramics tile. AC’s porcelain Monticello Collection in the color Argento, image via Architectural Ceramic’s Houzz Project page. AC’s glass Truffle Collection in the color Mallow; image via architecturalceramics.com.

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Architectural Ceramics

JULY 14, 2017

While we’re hyped up on all things red, white and blue, let’s take a look at a few of Architectural Ceramic’s tile lines that are proudly Made in the USA. At Architectural Ceramics, we love family businesses because AC is one too. Encore Ceramics is another example of American-made tile.

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Tile Talk

SEPTEMBER 11, 2012

Cement Tiles Trend Toward Bold Patterns & Colors. I reported that I was seeing a trend to use texture, color, and geometric patterns in tile. Im excited about this trend because I like to see color and pattern embraced in design. The Melilla Cement Tile use nine colors in this bold warm palette with a playful Latin feel.

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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. If you feel like black is too dark, try using the color Fog or Powder instead.

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Architectural Ceramics

JUNE 8, 2018

Every year, Architectural Ceramics travels to the Coverings Tile & Stone Show to discover new products, meet new industry allies, and strengthen our vendor & customer relationships. At first glance, it is a type of glass that is low cost and is available in a myriad of colors in both polished or matte finishes.

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Tile Talk

OCTOBER 29, 2012

Ceramic Tiles Creative Nature. And now, onto the topic of ceramic tile and nature! Ceramic tile has been a part of building history for centuries. According to the American Ceramic Society, the first discovered instance of ceramic figurines used for ceremonial purposes occurred in 24,000 B.C. 29 through Nov.

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Architectural Ceramics

JANUARY 30, 2020

With this NYC event in its 27 th year, we were inspired to take a look at the hottest, and most stylish NYC restaurants according to Architectural Digest. The tile we felt added to the industrial-Italian vibe Diesel Ribbed Oxide with its texture and color, it could be used on an accent wall to add even more dimension to the space.

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Tile Talk

SEPTEMBER 18, 2012

Project Pick: Hand-Painted Spanish Ceramic Tile Risers Aventes Spanish Tiles are beautifully hand-painted in a variety of colors and patterns on ceramic bisque using time-honored techniques. Within our hand-painted Spanish ceramic tile collection, you.ll Visit our Ceramic Tile Design Ideas section.

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Tile Talk

MAY 5, 2015

Deep indigo pool tiles, coupled with the architecture of the pool house, make for an incredible outdoor setting. Image via Architectural Digest. As such, these porcelain tiles embody the charm and appeal of fine handmade ceramic ware. Glaze colors on porcelain offer unparalleled depth, clarity and vibrancy.

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Giotile

OCTOBER 22, 2014

Considered a revolutionary in architecture and design, Ponti had his roots in the ceramics industry and remained involved in ceramics throughout his working life. Also known as an important industrial designer, furniture designer, artist and publisher, Ponti is said to have revolutionized the worlds of architecture and design.

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Tile Talk

JUNE 10, 2014

Brightly colored tiles are grouped beneath a Moorish arch. create a colorful tribute to Spanish Revival architecture. Optimism expressed in the colors of the tile and the details of every structure; details that you rarely find today. The architectural details on the home enforce the Spanish style theme.

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Architectural Ceramics

OCTOBER 19, 2020

Here’s another fun fact about art that might blow your mind: The most expensive painting ever sold was the “Salvator Mundi” by Da Vinci, at a staggering $450 million, or the cost of around 10 Gulfstream G-450’s, dubbed “Hollywood’s Private Jet”. Paintings are just one aspect of the art realm, and art is a very subjective term to many.

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Floor Covering News

MARCH 9, 2021

Tile of Spain, the international brand representing 120 ceramic tile manufacturers belonging to the Spanish Ceramic Tile Manufacturer’s Association (ASCER), presented the top micro trends that it says will shape architectural and interior design in 2021. Miami, Fla.—Tile Those Tile of Spain trends are as follows: MATTE FINISHES.

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Floor Covering News

APRIL 26, 2024

Atlanta—Coverings, North America’s preeminent event for the ceramic tile and natural stone industry, has named the winners of its 2024 Best Booth Awards. Another Best in Show award was given to SICIS, The Art Mosaic Factory (Hall B, Booth 4087), for its wide range of mosaic offerings that paint a spectrum of design possibilities.

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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. AC’s Adele Collection used as a kitchen floor, in the color Soul. We know a female vocalist who can do the same.

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