Architectural Ceramics

AUGUST 31, 2020

Top 5 Design Posts of the Week. Inspired by its Southern roots and the history of horse-racing, we turn to our top 5 design posts of this week, featuring some southern-style charm that’s full of character and inspiration. This Alabama Lake House Is Designed For Laid-Back Living , Southern Living. The Modern Southern Charm.

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Architectural Ceramics

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. Our friendly, knowledgeable staff is always happy to help advise on tile design. Visit one of our DC, MD, or VA tile showrooms for a free tile design consultation.

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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. Sagatov Design + Build , located in Falls Church, VA.,

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MAY 13, 2018

Ladies, let’s focus on spaces designed by moms for moms. Stuart Nordin, owner of Stuart Nordin Home & Design located in Alexandria, Virginia, is a mother of three young boys and knows what it’s like to balance it all. As a mother, Nordin designs for her clients the same way she would design for herself.

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JANUARY 18, 2021

Top 5 Design Posts of the Week. 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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Architectural Ceramics

APRIL 27, 2020

Top 5 Design Posts of the Week. Check out this week’s Top 5 Design blog for some truly out of this world design ideas. A New Exhibit Brings Southern California’s Modernist Homes Into the Moonlight , Architectural Digest. A New Exhibit Brings Southern California’s Modernist Homes Into the Moonlight , Architectural Digest.

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Architectural Ceramics

SEPTEMBER 8, 2020

Top 5 Design Posts of the Week. This week’s top 5 designs all involve inspirations for those considering moving-out, staying in place, or perhaps entering the world of excitement with a permanent retirement vacation. Urban Getaway , Home and Design. Empty Nester’s Second Home.

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Architectural Ceramics

MAY 31, 2019

At Architectural Ceramics, we love the look of stretching a square niche into an elongated, linear one. We also have a crush on a new bathroom design trend may, however, have you on edge: the shower ledge. So when design dictates a square niche, at least it can be well-thought out and well-placed. Image Credit Image Credit.

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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 natural stone Perfect Pebble Collection shown in Java Grey; image via AC’s Houzz Project page.

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Architectural Ceramics

OCTOBER 14, 2019

Our idea of fun can be found in these Fall-inspired design posts of the week. From old farmhouses to hip restaurant spaces, there are lots of ways to let Fall inspire your design. Restaurant designers, take note! The base design is simple which makes it a snap to bring in new seasonal decorations. A season for 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. The large format porcelain tiles in the color White, come from our Silk Stone Collection.

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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. Check out the gallery below that rounds up a few of our favorite interiors from designers coast-to-coast; and the AC’s collections that follow it. What if we give you a penny for your thoughts?

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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. For interior designer Mary Douglas Drysdale, the vision for her client’s master bathroom started with a classic material choice: white marble. Classic design with a modern sensibility.

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Architectural Ceramics

JULY 28, 2017

Watch any interior design show on HGTV or DIY Network, and an open concept layout is in. Here, Architectural Ceramics highlights three projects that showcase showers in a big way. Let’s kill two trendy birds with one stone: an accent wall in a chevron mosaic. They come and they go. Going Geometric. Moody & Modern.

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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

MAY 26, 2017

If you’re putting your house on the market, check out what local DC metro area real estate and home staging professionals have to say about getting ready to sell. Interior design trends change over time, just like any other industry like fashion. Photo Credit: Katarina Price Photography for MK Staging & Design, LLC.

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Architectural Ceramics

OCTOBER 31, 2018

With expert advice from Architectural Ceramic’s Customer Service team, you can be prepared throughout your tile purchase and renovation. Whether you’re an architect, interior designer, or a DIY homeowner, we’ll help you avoid spooky tile situations. ” AC offers free design consultations in our showrooms.

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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. Architectural Ceramics stocks a few of their products, a popular seller for example, is their grout.

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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.

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SEPTEMBER 13, 2019

When you do, it will be easy to see why Betty, owner of Architectural Ceramics, had Scotland on her bucket list for so long. In the 15 th century, the Parliament of James I (as in King James Bible and Elizabeth’s nephew) introduced laws to primarily build in stone , alleviating the city of rampant fires from wood construction.

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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. Within each natural stone type, natural veining and slight variation is to be expected.

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NOVEMBER 15, 2018

Headquartered in Rockville, Maryland just outside the DC-metropolitan area, Architectural Ceramics is familiar with chilly temperatures in winter. Do you always shower in the early morning, when porcelain or stone tile floors are habitually cold no matter what the season? Are you a creature of habit?

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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. We offer various tile characters: porcelain, ceramic, glass and stone. Each play a different role or function within a design. It’s easy to apply that to tile.

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SEPTEMBER 30, 2017

Both are used by interior designers and homeowners alike to decorate a space. See how Architectural Ceramics used Indonesian textiles to inspire one of our newest glass tile collections: Batik. Our Naturals Collection, 6×12 glossy field in Cotton; image via Aidan Design. What do tiles and textiles have in common?

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AUGUST 25, 2017

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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Jack Rosen Custom Kitchens Inc.

MAY 21, 2015

Jack Rosen Custom Kitchens is ready to give your kitchen a superb makeover, with the help of our award-winning kitchen designers. Contemporary kitchen design changes with the trends of the time. Read on for 5 more of the East Coast trends you’ve GOT to try for your kitchen remodel design! 5 Top Trends in Kitchen Design.

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Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

JANUARY 3, 2019

If you’re thinking about designing a sunroom – or you have one that you’re not using – here are some tips for creating a sunroom that you’ll truly enjoy. Scandinavian-style sunroom in Washington, DC. Leigh Spicher, National Director of Design Studios for Ashton Woods , agrees that sunrooms can put you in a good mood.

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Architectural Ceramics

JUNE 19, 2017

How about with an appointment with Architectural Ceramics. Whether working with a designer or tackling it on your own, here are six steps to prep for an appointment. To schedule an appointment: submit a request online or use our directory to call one of our DC-metro area showrooms. Request an Appointment. Size Up Your Space.

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Architectural Ceramics

JUNE 16, 2017

How about with an appointment with Architectural Ceramics. Whether working with a designer or tackling it on your own, here are six steps to prep for an appointment. To schedule an appointment: submit a request online or use our directory to call one of our DC-metro area showrooms. Request an Appointment. Size Up Your Space.

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Architectural Ceramics

OCTOBER 17, 2019

Keep in mind most importers, like Architectural Ceramics, imported excess stock to get through this transition. Not much new design going on there. Betty Sullivan is the CEO of a majority woman-owned Architectural Ceramics, Inc. The threat of anti-dumping charges is imminent. for unglazed ceramic 10% for unglazed porcelain 8.5%

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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. When designing a home inspired by the beach, the ocean is an obvious jumping off point. Check out our blog, The Layman’s Class on Glass: Design & Installation Tips for Glass Tile. Stone & Glass Mosaics.

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Architectural Ceramics

AUGUST 2, 2019

Come globe trotting with us to beautiful vacation spots, home and abroad, that offer endless design and tile inspiration. AC’s Boho Collection , in the Tear shape and Emerald color, image via Architectural Ceramics. AC’s Boho Collection in the Tear shape and Mix colorway, image via Architectural Ceramics.

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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. Natural Stone & Specialty Ceramic.

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Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

OCTOBER 15, 2018

Image: Ed Sologa Design Build The top 10 on the Rattiest Cities list include, in order: Chicago, Los Angeles, New York, Washington DC, San Francisco, Detroit, Philadelphia, Cleveland, Baltimore, and Denver. Image: Richard Hughes/Element 5 Architecture Some pests are just a nuisance, but others can cause serious problems.

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Architectural Ceramics

OCTOBER 30, 2017

Whether you are working with a designer or like to do-it-yourself, we can all learn from professional tile contractors and installers. It’s no secret that natural stone has natural variation. speaks to a scary common client question: can natural stone can be hand-picked? In an interview with Vallefuoco Contractors, LLC.

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Architectural Ceramics

AUGUST 10, 2018

At Architectural Ceramics, we’ve prepared a quick read for you about natural slate, and our client spaces and collections that feature it. We just hope to see you later in one of our DC-metro area showrooms. Photo via Libby Turner Dickstein for Architectural Ceramics. Designer Spaces. Slate’s Natural Element.

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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. Designers and homeowners love this six-sided shape no matter its size. Losing weight.

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