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Chinese Tariffs and their Effect on the Tile Industry

Architectural Ceramics

Retailers and product-based companies in many consumer categories are affected by the new tariffs and countervailing charges implemented on goods from China. Keep in mind most importers, like Architectural Ceramics, imported excess stock to get through this transition. Before 2019, the duty for tile imported from China was: 8.5%

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Decorator On Demand: Decorating For China

Decorator on Demand

Decorating For China. I recently got a long distance client, and in long distance I mean Bejing, China of all places. Labels: Bejing , China , corporate lobby , interior design. I am Marie Cole, an interior designer who launched an online decorating service for people who are do it yourselfers and need some design help.

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Beauty In Terracotta ? The Fuzhou Strait Culture and Art Center

Trendir Magazine

China’s massive Fuzhou Strait Culture and Art Center is one of the most stunning modern examples of the beauty and practical applications of architectural terracotta. The center is proof that the new era of a cultural building in China has no nostalgia for the concrete boxes that were favored by architects several decades ago.

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Back to Basics: AC’s Ceramic Tile Collections

Architectural Ceramics

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. Architectural Ceramics has several handmade ceramic tile options, from vendors like Sonoma Tilemakers or Encore Ceramics. ″ x 9.5″

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Week of July 15th, 2019 – Cultural Inspirations

Architectural Ceramics

Explore This Charming Historic Home in the English Countryside , Elle Decor. Frescoes, white travertine, antique terra cotta, and stucco are in ancient Italian architecture. Spanish influences are popular in Southwestern architecture. The fusion of these elements is a testament to the mixing pot of the U.S.

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36 Tropical Decorating Ideas Fresh Off the Fashion Runways

Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

Photo: Homepolish Here are some of the freshest tropical decorating ideas bound to give your home a little bit of island vibe. Photo: Alex Fulton Design Tropical Decorating Ideas for the Bedroom Avoid a paradise theme overload by using wallpaper sparingly; like behind these alcove bookcases. Photo: Indie and Co.

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10 Creative Ideas for Dining Room Walls

Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

The good news is that because your dining room isn’t used 24/7, you can be more creative with color and decor. For a plain dining room, a wood accent wall adds a much-needed architectural element. China cabinets, hutches and even bookcases can be customized with color. Metallic wallpaper brings pattern to a neutral dining room.

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