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A Growing Trend: Matte Black Tile is Back

Architectural Ceramics

At Architectural Ceramics, we’re excited for this sophisticated tile trend. Let’s start with an Architectural Ceramic porcelain tile that offers several options: the Aristocrat Collection. This 8″x8″ cement tile is handmade and painted with natural pigments. We hope they grow on you. Aristocrat.

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

Architectural Ceramics

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. Pictured above, the 2012 DC Design House features Aidan Design’s work, and Architectural Ceramic’s mother-of-pearl oval mosaic. Calming and Classic.

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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. Stop by Architectural Ceramic’s own Houzz page for more ideas on how to get your home ready to sell.

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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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Made In the USA: AC Tile Lines Made in America

Architectural Ceramics

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. Want weekly updates about Architectural Ceramics and our product lines?

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4 Ways to Decorate with Antiques and Heirlooms

Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

Image: The Virginia House Another way to decorate with antiques is to go for a deliberately rustic piece. Old heirloom furniture could also receive a distressed paint job. By placing it next to a row of books, it doesn’t stick out as much but still reminds you of an era you may be fond of.

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Decorator On Demand: This Isn't Your Grandmother's Rocking Chair

Decorator on Demand

But I wanted to help out the good people at Contemporary Art Center of Virginia , so I thought I would do a blog posting for them. per ticket) for a good cause.All proceeds benefit exhibitions and educational programs of the Contemporary Art Center of Virginia. Architectural Digest. (1). Chalk paint. (1). dark paint. (1).