Architectural Ceramics

NOVEMBER 16, 2020

Top 5 Design Posts of the Week. This week, we decided to feature some unusual and underappreciated uses for tile, whether it be porcelain, ceramic, cement…you name it! Unexpected Cement. 10 Unexpected Ways to Use Cement Tiles , Sabrina Soto. Unexpected Tile Use – Furniture Design. Homemade Tile Table.

Tile 130

Tile Porcelain Cement Ireland 130

Architectural Ceramics

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. To learn more about our special order Pratt & Larson line, please visit one of our DC-metro area showrooms.

Backsplash 196

Backsplash Tile Turkey Ceramics 196

Architectural Ceramics

MAY 15, 2019

You can use these tile layouts for stone, porcelain, ceramic, or cement tiles. Try them out on outdoor pavers for a gorgeous patio or poolside design. Our friendly, knowledgeable staff are always happy to help advise on tile design. Visit one of our DC, MD, or VA tile stores for a free tile design consultation.

DC 153

DC Grout Outdoor Cement 153

Cement Style

JULY 3, 2018

In this July/August 2018 edition, you will be sure to spot the hippest little mid-century pad that just so happens to rock our cement tile! Owners Dave and Brennen together with the online design company Laurel & Wolf reimagined their condo right into the 21st century. Design by Powell Architects.

Cement 66

Cement Tile Flooring San Diego 66

Cement Style

SEPTEMBER 26, 2014

Several of his 25 DC-area restaurants are located in the city’s two major airports. It was our pleasure to work with Carlos Moreno and Matt Norris of Norris Design Studio on this project. The post Cement Tile Brings France to the Concourse appeared first on Cement Style. Cement Tile Installations Design and Style'

France 65

France Cement Tile DC 65

Cement Style

MARCH 31, 2016

Where Great Taste Begins… We spotted a few of our cement tiles while flipping through the March 2016 issue of Bon Appetit. In fact, your likely to find our cement tile wherever you find amazing food or is it the other way around… you decide. Talia Twilight Cement Tile — Belcampo Meat Co., Santa Monica, CA.

Cement 40

Cement Miami Tile Baltimore 40

Architectural Ceramics

MARCH 16, 2018

It’s refreshing to see color in a space that could otherwise have been a monochromatic white-on-white design. For a complete stain-free installation, consider sealing your cement grout. Marakesh: Looking for just a splash of green in your tile design? Want to learn more about cement tile? Care & Maintenance.

Ceramics 157

Ceramics Cement Mosaics Marble 157

Architectural Ceramics

JUNE 21, 2019

Breeze through each one; from natural stone and cement, to ceramic and glass, we offer dimensional tile in a range of material types. 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. Cement tile.

Namibia 113

Namibia Tile Natural Stone Cement 113

Architectural Ceramics

APRIL 26, 2018

Your contractor will thank you for not having to pour a cement basin. The thinner, is designed for shower spaces that need a full length but minimal curb to contain water. Don’t hesitate to visit one of our DC-metro area showrooms locations to talk with a design and sales associate about your options.

Terracotta 173

Terracotta Denver Travertine Bath 173

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.

Mexico 189

Mexico DC Outdoor Backsplash 189

Architectural Ceramics

JULY 13, 2018

This porcelain tile made to look like hand-painted cement has a flare for the dramatic that will grab the attention of any room. It’s also an easier option on the wallet than its cement counterpart. Our Dakota Collection brings together two ends of the design spectrum: rustic and modern.

Tile 170

Tile Porcelain North Dakota Backsplash 170

Architectural Ceramics

OCTOBER 11, 2019

Depending on your design and material choices, your fireplace can either become the star of the room or the supporting role. Ceramic, porcelain, glass and stone tiles are all top picks for fireplace surrounds, although we have been seeing a rise in popularity of cement tile over the last few years. More on that later. .

Porcelain 165

Porcelain Mosaics Tile Grout 165

Architectural Ceramics

JANUARY 22, 2018

Each play a different role or function within a design. Kitchen design done in collaboration with Architectural Ceramics and Sagatov Design-Build, image via AC’s Houzz Project page. In 2017, the cement tile trend hit the design scene in a big way. It’s easy to apply that to tile. Results That Matter.

Puerto Rico 150

Puerto Rico Washington Houston Ceramics 150

Architectural Ceramics

JULY 17, 2018

This porcelain tile made to look like hand-painted cement has a flare for the dramatic that will grab the attention of any room. It’s also an easier option on the wallet than its cement counterpart. Our Dakota Collection brings together two ends of the design spectrum: rustic and modern.

Tile 100

Tile Porcelain North Dakota Backsplash 100

Cement Style

NOVEMBER 21, 2014

Maybe it stems from newspapers which are often read in both rooms, or maybe it comes from historical roots, or maybe it is so all colors of accessories look bright and cheerful; but no matter the reason, black, white and sometimes with shades of gray is a popular combination for cement tile floors in kitchens and baths.

Cement 45

Cement Miami DC Washington 45

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. Our friendly, knowledgeable staff is always happy to help advise on tile design.

Terracotta 100

Terracotta Oregon Portland Stone 100

Architectural Ceramics

APRIL 17, 2018

This colorway features a range of earth tones adaptable to a range of design schemes. To explore more metallic tile, speak with one of our design associates in one of our five DC-metro area showroom locations. The minimal design would be cold if not for the warm tones of the porcelain tile in the color East Beige.

Natural Stone 157

Natural Stone Tile Porcelain Marble 157

The Perfect Bath

AUGUST 11, 2015

The recent renovation of our Washington, DC showroom has given us multiple opportunities to think about the bath in new and sometimes bold ways. And the vanity’s white gray linear marble countertop, called Zephyr, is a sharp contrast to the intricacy of the wall design.

Bath 40

Bath DC Mosaics Washington 40

Architectural Ceramics

JUNE 26, 2018

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. AC’s rivershell oval mosaic featured in the DC Show House, design by Aidan Design. Iridescent Glass. Shell Mosaics.

Natural Stone 160

Natural Stone Mosaics Tile DC 160

Architectural Ceramics

JULY 27, 2018

Through high-definition printing, porcelain tiles can mimic other materials like cement or natural stone that are typical of an outdoor setting. Cement & Terracotta. Sorry wood-look porcelain, we’ve temporarily moved on, to cement and terracotta tile. Cement & Terracotta. Sabine Hill Cement Tiles.

Outdoor 157

Outdoor Terracotta Natural Stone Tile 157

Architectural Ceramics

AUGUST 2, 2019

Come globe trotting with us to beautiful vacation spots, home and abroad, that offer endless design and tile inspiration. To take a bit of London design inspiration home with you, you might fancy using a spot of red, like what’s spotted throughout the city by way of its iconic red double-decker buses and phone booths.

Tile 186

Tile Natural Stone New York Miami 186