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Cinco de Mayo: 5 Ways to Use Mexican-Inspired Tile

Architectural Ceramics

You can’t think of Mexican tile without picturing colorful, hand-painted designs. Deep, rich colors are then painted over the white. The beauty in handmade or hand-painted tile is that the glaze and embellishments will vary in color. When you do, don’t forget to follow Architectural Ceramics, Inc. Terra-cotta Tile.

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Made By Moms, For Moms: Tiled Spaces with a Feminine Touch

Architectural Ceramics

Nadia Subaran co-founded the design firm based in Silver Spring, Maryland with her husband, John Schmiedigen. Pictured above, the 2012 DC Design House features Aidan Design’s work, and Architectural Ceramic’s mother-of-pearl oval mosaic. In the shower area, Architectural Ceramic’s Estrella Grande tile mosaic was used.

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Week of June 29th, 2020 – American Design

Architectural Ceramics

From classic Levi jeans to discussing detailed, hand-painted rugs, there’s something for everyone to appreciate in these 25 designer’s choices. Architectural Ceramics’ HQ state of Maryland finds itself among the #CoastalLiving category, which is a common theme for a lot of other east coast states.

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Ready for Resale: Tips on Getting Ready to Sell Your Home

Architectural Ceramics

The DC metro area is the sixth-largest metropolitan area in the country, centered on our nation’s capital and reaching out to areas of Maryland, northern Virginia, and a small portion of West Virginia. Here, for her client’s home in Maryland, Kaplan pairs a light sand-colored backsplash with a medium-tone gray countertop.

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Feeling Groovy with Dimensional Tile

Architectural Ceramics

Here, we’re featuring just some of the dimensional tile collections available through Architectural Ceramics. For local firm, Jennifer Gilmer Kitchen & Bath of Bethesda, Maryland, when designing her client’s open-concept kitchen, our Ambra Collection in the color Gris was a natural choice. Join our newsletter here.

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Letters from a traveling Architecture Student | Life of an Architect

Life of an Architect

Home / Life in General / Letters from a traveling Architecture Student Letters from a traveling Architecture Student Bob Borson — October 24, 2013 — 38 Comments 23 years ago, as a fourth year architecture student, I spent the Fall semester traveling around Western Europe soaking in all the architectural wonders I could find.

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What to Know About Exterior Functional Wood Window Shutters :: History, Styles & Curb Appeal

Building Moxie

As I researched, I found myself exploring also the history and architectural significance of wood shutters. In it, I discuss – Removing Paint , Painting , Restoring Shutter Hardware & More! American Architectural History & a Little on Shutter Styles. Curb Appeal Dating Back Centuries.