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MARCH 11, 2020

Architectural Ceramics is certified as a Women’s Business Enterprise through the Women’s Business Enterprise National Council. Visit one of our DC, MD, or VA tile showrooms for a free tile design consultation. We are proud of our women owned status and our contribution to increasing diversity in our industry.

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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. What’s your favorite part about working with Architectural Ceramics? AC: Favorite tile, check.

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DECEMBER 22, 2020

For our family at Architectural Ceramics, soon-to-be Architessa, we’re thankful for our new showroom location in Rockville, 1170 Rockville Pike, STE 1C. Visit one of our DC, MD, or VA tile showrooms for a free tile design consultation. See you…next year! Listen on Spotify.

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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. Stellar handmade ceramic, Radicchio colored glaze; 4. Stellar handmade ceramic, Spice Market colored glaze; 5. Euphoria handmade ceramic, in Mystic shape, Ruby Sky colored glaze; 6.

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DECEMBER 12, 2018

Architectural Ceramics hopes you had an enjoyable Thanksgiving surrounded by family and friends. You’ll find golden nuggets like this and others by browsing one of our DC-metro area showrooms and speaking with our knowledgeable sales and design associates. Happy Holidays! Christmas is almost here! Hot for hexagons?

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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. Join our newsletter here.

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MAY 13, 2018

Pictured above, the 2012 DC Design House features Aidan Design’s work, and Architectural Ceramic’s mother-of-pearl oval mosaic. To view this, or other shell mosaics, visit one of our DC-metro area showroom locations. In the shower area, Architectural Ceramic’s Estrella Grande tile mosaic was used.

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JANUARY 18, 2021

As we enter into the New Year with high hopes and big visions in our eyes, we thought it was a great time to step back and showcase some projects Architectural Ceramics has completed over the recent years, and dwell on some of our coolest projects we were so fortunate to be able to have our name attached to.

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APRIL 12, 2019

If you plan to use your refund on a home renovation project, then Architectural Ceramics is here to fill your idea bank with inspiration. From ceramic to porcelain and glass to marble, you’re sure to find something that fits your style and your wallet. Ceramic tile is best used in wall applications.

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SEPTEMBER 9, 2019

The works range from contemporary to whimsically useful – check out the rake-fired ceramic vase! The Design Lover’s Guide to Glasgow , Architectural Digest. Visitors to Glasgow, especially those interested in design and architecture, might want to take a look at this city guide. Sightseeing for Design.

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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. The 10″x30″ field size and the three patterns make the otherwise white ceramic wall tile unique. See you soon!

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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. For our DC-metro area client, they did just that with our Perfect Pebble shown in Java Grey.

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JULY 29, 2019

The 21 Hottest Design Hotels for 2019 , Architectural Digest. Architectural Digest searched out some gorgeously refurbished hotels from around the world that have certainly piqued our interest! Thomas recently worked with Architectural Ceramics on their $100 million renovation. Other hotel designs of note?

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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.

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MAY 31, 2019

At Architectural Ceramics, we love the look of stretching a square niche into an elongated, linear one. The handmade, white-body ceramic tile uses a miter cut at the edges around the niche, so it can wrap seamlessly from the surface of the wall to the inside of the niche itself. Image Credit Image Credit.

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JUNE 15, 2020

With June being Fresh fruit and Vegetable Month, what better time to appreciate some stunning gardens and landscaping, including a bonus picture of Architectural Ceramic’s President David Benson and family’s home garden. Lighting and Outdoor Space Were Key to Transforming This New Construction Home , Architectural Digest.

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MAY 29, 2019

Architectural Ceramics carries a wide variety of materials each with their own features. Should you choose stone, ceramic, glass or something else? Ceramic tile is made from red or white clay and is usually coated with a decorative glaze. Porcelain tile is similar to ceramic tile, but is more durable and stain-resistant.

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OCTOBER 28, 2019

Perhaps it’s the hint of age and solitude that adds that little extra something to our perception of them – like a patina on a vintage ceramic vase. It’s also fascinating to take a look at the architectural elements of a space once all the wallpaper and trappings have been washed away with time. A Field Guide to the Macabre.

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MARCH 9, 2020

Architectural Ceramics had the privilege of being certified as a national Women’s Business Enterprise by the Women’s Business Enterprise National Council (WBENC). Visit one of our DC, MD, or VA tile showrooms for a free tile design consultation. Top 5 Design Posts of the Week. Happy Women’s History Month!

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JANUARY 11, 2019

If you haven’t already guessed, at Architectural Ceramics, we can’t help but think of winter whites. That’s how DC metro-area interior designer, Mary Douglas Drysdale ‘s aesthetic is often described. Want weekly updates about Architectural Ceramics and our product lines?

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APRIL 19, 2019

Architectural Ceramics is ready to hop to it, with a dozen EGG-cellent subway tile patterns that go beyond the basics. We have a lot more than a dozen types of subway tile, however, available from Architectural Ceramics. Want weekly updates about Architectural Ceramics and our product lines?

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MAY 11, 2020

College Towns , Architectural Digest. This is incorporated by utilizing pieces from street artists, blue and white ceramic tiles found through out the city, and much more. Visit one of our DC, MD, or VA tile showrooms for a free tile design consultation. Back to School – Alumni edition. Hot New Design Hotels in U.S.

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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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DECEMBER 16, 2017

We’ve been making a few lists of our own at Architectural Ceramics. Base molding: Just like wood molding is used at the bottom of a wall where it meets the floor, base molding can be made out of ceramic, marble or porcelain, and functions the same way. This type of trim is available in ceramic, marble and porcelain.

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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. For us, there is one obvious tile that would fit this design perfectly, and that is our Raku glazed handmade Euphoria ceramic. We always love to help!

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NOVEMBER 22, 2019

We saw a lot of great rugs, including one from Empire Collection that was inspired by architectural elements and TILE! The game “host” was David Shove-Brown of //3877 , a design firm located in Washington DC. Don’t forget that Architectural Ceramics is with MaterialBank.com. Thanks for the laughs, team!

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FEBRUARY 12, 2020

To celebrate this year’s President’s Day, we’ve gathered the Top 5 Design posts highlighting architecture and design inspired by beach and island getaways. Contemporary architectural design often draws on nature for structural inspiration and creativity. Nature’s Beauty.

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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. We offer various tile characters: porcelain, ceramic, glass and stone. We’d like to let you in on a bit of what went on. ” Community. Innovation.

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MARCH 23, 2020

Here at Architectural Ceramics, we are fortunate to be in prime location to celebrate Washington DC’s annual Cherry Blossom Festival, and even have a mosaic dedicated to this floral time of year. Visit one of our DC, MD, or VA tile showrooms for a free tile design consultation. The Cherry Blossom Season.

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JULY 22, 2019

If you need a refresher, you can get a crash course in architecture and design from this handy Décor Aid article. Modern design refers to a style of architecture and interiors that emphasize form and structure over ornamentation. Looking at the evolution of architecture and design, we would be amiss not to mention the future.

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MAY 18, 2020

Artist Urs Fischer reveals His Enchanting Home and Garden in Los Angeles , Architectural Digest. OMA reveals updated design for Washington DC garden bridge , dezeen. Visit one of our DC, MD, or VA tile showrooms for a free tile design consultation. The Eccentric Side of Zen. Be the Change.

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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. Ceramic: Similar to glass tile, ceramic tile is used throughout commercial and residential spaces.

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DECEMBER 12, 2019

The Top 5 Destinations for Design Lovers to Visit in December , Architectural Design. This list of December locales hosting arts and design festivals, boutique hotels, and historic architecture. Visit one of our DC, MD, or VA tile showrooms for a free tile design consultation. Holiday Homework.

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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.

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FEBRUARY 3, 2020

15 Architectural Set Designs Created for Fashion Month 2019 , dezeen. Take a look at some architecturally inspired catwalks from last year’s fashion month. Visit one of our DC, MD, or VA tile showrooms for a free tile design consultation. A Back-and-Forth. Built In Luxury.

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JANUARY 27, 2020

Architectural Digest. Inside the Design of NYC’s Most Stylish New Restaurant , Architectural Digest. Visit one of our DC, MD, or VA tile showrooms for a free tile design consultation. Dream, Dine and Design. 14 of the Best Designed Hotel Resaurants in the U.S. European Appeal.

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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. The organic edge adds character to an otherwise clean-lined ceramic subway tile. Join our newsletter here.

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