Architectural Ceramics

MAY 17, 2019

AC: Tell us a bit of background about yourself, how did you come into your current role with Architectural Ceramics? Rachelle: I am an Interior Designer by education, but fell into sales when I lived in Arizona. After my husband and I moved to the DC area in 2011, I found Architectural Ceramics. R: I am very eclectic.

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DECEMBER 5, 2019

If you aren’t familiar with Pantone’s annual announcement, the Color of the Year a recurring pick from Pantone’s color experts that influences the gamut of design industries from fashion to interior design. We think the 2020 pick is spot on as far as the design industry goes. Bringing Blue to your Tile Design.

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Architectural Ceramics

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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OCTOBER 12, 2020

Top 5 Design Posts of the Week. October 16 th marks “World Food Day” and what better way to celebrate than by diving into a Top 5 Design list all about kitchen designs and trends from past to present. Beauty is in the eye of the beholder, and this statement rings truer than ever when it comes to kitchen design.

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Jack Rosen Custom Kitchens Inc.

DECEMBER 20, 2011

Though often overlooked by homeowners in the kitchen design process, a backsplash can truly enhance your kitchen and add beautiful, creative touches. The right kitchen backsplash can enliven your cabinets and countertops and give the room personality. Does your dream kitchen include a beautiful backsplash design?

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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

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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Architectural Ceramics

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. Check out our main features, along with a sneak peak at other collections coming to an Architectural Ceramics showroom near you: Adele.

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Architectural Ceramics

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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Architectural Ceramics

APRIL 19, 2019

Architectural Ceramics is ready to hop to it, with a dozen EGG-cellent subway tile patterns that go beyond the basics. If using it as a backsplash, here the subway tile is installed parallel and perpendicular to your counter top. This installation method has become popular among designers and homeowners alike.

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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. A kitchen design featuring AC’s Ambra Collection. Boutique Chic.

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Architectural Ceramics

MAY 25, 2020

Top 5 Design Posts of the Week. Take a look at this week’s Top 5 Design Blog for some design inspiration taken straight from the music industry! As a Grammy Award winning musician and renowned designer, one might find it surprising Lenny Kravitz’s creative niche lies in the countryside of Brazil’s Rio de Janeiro.

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Architectural Ceramics

DECEMBER 14, 2020

Top 5 Design Posts of the Week. Take a look through some of the coolest game rooms we’ve seen, and notice the detail, such as the backsplash featured above. Let us know your favorite game room design in the comments below. Whatever it is, stay safe and we will see you next week for another top 5 design!

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Architectural Ceramics

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

MAY 4, 2020

Top 5 Design Posts of the Week. Check out this week’s Top 5 Design Blog for some design inspiration from south of the border. AD100 Designer Rodman Primack Reveals his Mexico City Residence , Architectural Digest. A Concrete House in Mexico City Surrounded by Gardens , Design Milk. Out of Sight, In for Design.

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Architectural Ceramics

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. The tile stretches from wall to wall, doing double-duty as a backsplash behind the vanity and as an accent wall in the shower.

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Architectural Ceramics

JANUARY 11, 2021

Top 5 Design Posts of the Week. Of course, we had a lot to be thankful for this year and hope you did as well, whether it was finishing school during a pandemic, finally getting that new backsplash you’ve dreamed of while you’re stuck at home, or just simply making it this far – we applaud you. Happy New Year!

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Architectural Ceramics

JULY 17, 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. Check out our main features, along with a sneak peak at other collections coming to an Architectural Ceramics showroom near you: Adele.

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Jack Rosen Custom Kitchens Inc.

FEBRUARY 16, 2021

While modern interiors have taken the design world by storm in recent years, traditional kitchens remain as popular as ever. You can rest assured that if you remodel your kitchen using classic design elements, it will never go out of fashion. Hardwood, ceramic tile, or patterned stone flooring. Practical Backsplashes.

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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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Architectural Ceramics

DECEMBER 16, 2017

Whatever the case may be, when it comes to small design details, don’t forget about tile trim. We’ve been making a few lists of our own at Architectural Ceramics. To see collections available with Architectural Ceramics that include a base molding, visit our base molding product search here.

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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

JUNE 17, 2019

From finding the perfect purpose for that spare room in your house to open, contemporary office design – here are our top design picks for the week. Pair it with a solid neutral like our Prime hexagon tiles for a kitchen backsplash or bath that pops. Contemporary Office Design. Finding Purpose for that Spare Room.

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Jack Rosen Custom Kitchens Inc.

JUNE 23, 2014

Are you planning on using tiles in your new kitchen design? Whether it’s for the floor, backsplash, or countertop, tiles can help enhance the overall aesthetic of the space. Glass tiles are often used for backsplashes —mosaic is a popular pattern. Glass or metal tiles—like in a backsplash—can modernize any kitchen.

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Jack Rosen Custom Kitchens Inc.

AUGUST 15, 2011

Are you building a new house and trying to design a beautiful kitchen? If you love the idea of a European kitchen for your Maryland, Washington, DC and Virginia area home, Jack Rosen Custom Kitchens can make it happen. We can design you a kitchen that is custom tailored to meet your lifestyle and your stylistic preferences!

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Architectural Ceramics

NOVEMBER 14, 2019

The designer didn’t stop with the walls – instead they opted to finish the ceilings in both tile and wood! Nothing will make a room feel more inviting than a roaring fire on a cold night, and if designed well, will make an immediate statement in any room. A backsplash is often the star of the kitchen. Love the wall?

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Architectural Ceramics

AUGUST 12, 2019

We’ve found some amazing oceanview condos and seaside escapes that we’d love to visit for their stellar design alone! We really love this beachfront house because the location is integral to the design. Good interior design incorporates more than just looks. Beach Chic. Elevated Oceanfront. Bethany Beach Residence , J.D.

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Jack Rosen Custom Kitchens Inc.

MARCH 11, 2011

White ceramic countertops also accent a country kitchen well. Country kitchens are designed to be cozy and welcoming, so cabinets painted in natural tones and distressed to look antique are not uncommon because they will look as good today as they will a hundred years from now. Country Kitchen Cabinets. Country Kitchen Sinks.

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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. Pictured above, the Vihara Collection was used as a backsplash. The beach is calling. Iridescent Glass. Shell Mosaics.

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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. From porcelain to specialty ceramic, here are how a few materials compare in an exterior application: Porcelain & Glass. Natural Stone & Specialty Ceramic. The Ins and Outs of Outdoor Tile.

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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. metro-area designer Cheryll Bowie of CKB Design , her client embraced natural stone and its natural variation. Designer: Cheryll Bowie of CKB Design, Vendor: Architectural Ceramics, Inc.,

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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

DECEMBER 7, 2020

Top 5 Design Posts of the Week. We decided it was fitting to make this week’s top 5 designs all about home bars and drink-mixing stations, because everybody has the one chair or area of their house where they’re most comfortable sipping on some adult apple juice. Check out our top 5 designs below! Home Bar Inspiration.

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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. Ceramic, marble, porcelain, glass — Square tile is available in a variety of material types. We offer numerous glazed ceramics in a 4″x4″ and 6″x6″ in size.

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Architectural Ceramics

NOVEMBER 6, 2019

The above backsplash shows off a unique way to use InLine K. There are 12 designs to select from and they can be mixed together to create a look unique to you (see the green board shown above), or you can select to use just one or two patterns to create an entirely different look. Seriously, who doesn’t love diamonds?

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Jack Rosen Custom Kitchens Inc.

MARCH 23, 2011

Remember when designing a colorful kitchen, opposites attract – red and white, yellow and purple, green and blue, and many other combinations all work exceptionally well. Kitchen Backsplash to Create Color. A custom kitchen backsplash may be just what you need! Kitchen Colors Kitchen Design'

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