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. Visit one of our DC, MD, or VA tile showrooms for a free tile design consultation. See you…next year! Listen on Spotify.

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MAY 17, 2019

AC: Tell us a bit of background about yourself, how did you come into your current role with Architectural Ceramics? After my husband and I moved to the DC area in 2011, I found Architectural Ceramics. What’s your favorite part about working with Architectural Ceramics? AC: Favorite tile, check. R: THE PEOPLE!

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OCTOBER 29, 2015

October 28th, 2015 – Washington, DC – Washingtonian Magazine celebrated it’s 50th anniversary with a monumental party at the National Museum of , and Architectural Ceramics, Inc was honored to help sponsor the event. Thank you for letting us join in sponsoring this wonderful event.

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DECEMBER 2, 2015

Washington, DC – November 2015 – Architectural Ceramics, Inc was honored to be able to donate to the BVA Can-struction team this holiday season in a project that benefited the Capital Area Food Bank! Architectural Ceramics wishes you the best of luck in the contest and charity event.

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MAY 13, 2018

Pictured above, the 2012 DC Design House features Aidan Design’s work, and Architectural Ceramic’s mother-of-pearl oval mosaic. To view this, or other shell mosaics, visit one of our DC-metro area showroom locations. In the shower area, Architectural Ceramic’s Estrella Grande tile mosaic was used.

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MAY 15, 2019

You can use these tile layouts for stone, porcelain, ceramic, or cement tiles. Visit one of our DC, MD, or VA tile stores for a free tile design consultation. Tile images courtesy of Landmark Ceramics. Take a look at these examples of repeating tile patterns to see how your floor might look when it’s all laid out.

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DECEMBER 12, 2018

Architectural Ceramics hopes you had an enjoyable Thanksgiving surrounded by family and friends. You’ll find golden nuggets like this and others by browsing one of our DC-metro area showrooms and speaking with our knowledgeable sales and design associates. Want weekly updates about Architectural Ceramics and our product lines?

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MAY 29, 2019

Architectural Ceramics carries a wide variety of materials each with their own features. Should you choose stone, ceramic, glass or something else? Ceramic tile is made from red or white clay and is usually coated with a decorative glaze. Porcelain tile is similar to ceramic tile, but is more durable and stain-resistant.

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JANUARY 8, 2021

Visit one of our DC, MD, or VA tile showrooms for a free tile design consultation. Featuring some classic rock hits you’ll know and love, some new releases, and everything else, our playlist “Fresh Takes” is perfect for any commute or just when you want to feel like a Rockstar. Check out our fresh music playlist in the link below!

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JANUARY 29, 2020

DC, MD, and VA are also hosting restaurant weeks in January. Visit one of our DC, MD, or VA tile showrooms for a free tile design consultation. Week of January 27th, 2020. New York City Restaurant Week runs from January 21st to February 9th and features great deals on some of the city’s best places to dine.

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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. From ceramic to porcelain and glass to marble, you’re sure to find something that fits your style and your wallet. Ceramic tile is best used in wall applications.

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MAY 31, 2019

At Architectural Ceramics, we love the look of stretching a square niche into an elongated, linear one. The handmade, white-body ceramic tile uses a miter cut at the edges around the niche, so it can wrap seamlessly from the surface of the wall to the inside of the niche itself. Image Credit Image Credit. Rectangle is the new square.

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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. For our DC-metro area client, they did just that with our Perfect Pebble shown in Java Grey. Modern & Moody.

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JANUARY 15, 2020

Anyone who has been to the DC area knows that it can deliver anything from warm 70 degree days to blizzards and icy roads – all in the same week! Visit one of our DC, MD, or VA tile showrooms for a free tile design consultation. Week of January 13th, 2020. Snow Day Playlist.

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OCTOBER 28, 2019

Perhaps it’s the hint of age and solitude that adds that little extra something to our perception of them – like a patina on a vintage ceramic vase. Visit one of our DC, MD, or VA tile showrooms for a free tile design consultation. There’s something oddly peaceful and awe-inspiring about abandoned buildings.

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MAY 24, 2019

Now that Memorial Day Weekend is here, it’s time to kick off the unofficial start of summer with 5 tile collections, available with Architectural Ceramics of course, that feature white in a big way. The 10″x30″ field size and the three patterns make the otherwise white ceramic wall tile unique. Candango Collection.

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MAY 20, 2020

Visit one of our DC, MD, or VA tile showrooms for a free tile design consultation. If that isn’t for you, sit back, relax, put your feet up and enjoy! Listen on Spotify. Our friendly, knowledgeable staff is always happy to help advise on tile design.

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MARCH 9, 2020

Architectural Ceramics had the privilege of being certified as a national Women’s Business Enterprise by the Women’s Business Enterprise National Council (WBENC). Visit one of our DC, MD, or VA tile showrooms for a free tile design consultation. Top 5 Design Posts of the Week. Happy Women’s History Month!

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APRIL 26, 2019

At Architectural Ceramics, we often collaborate with local architects and interior designers to craft well-designed and personalized spaces. A modern and rustic farmhouse renovation, designed by Sagatov Design + Build ; cement tile backsplash from Architectural Ceramics. Backsplash Tile. Join our newsletter here.

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MAY 27, 2020

Visit one of our DC, MD, or VA tile showrooms for a free tile design consultation. Have a listen to this week’s Playlist of the week for some for some music that’ll have you longing for summer concerts, while also putting you in a good mood! Listen on Spotify. Our friendly, knowledgeable staff is always happy to help advise on tile design.

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AUGUST 17, 2020

Folkform bases ceramic tile mural for public swimming pool on Spånga town plan , Dezeen. Swedeish design duo Folkform installed a stunning mural of over 1,000 pieces of glass and ceramics to create a wall-design that would make swimming laps feel like you’re swimming in the middle of an art-exhibit.

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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. That’s how DC metro-area interior designer, Mary Douglas Drysdale ‘s aesthetic is often described. Want weekly updates about Architectural Ceramics and our product lines? A Classically Planned Space.

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MAY 11, 2020

This is incorporated by utilizing pieces from street artists, blue and white ceramic tiles found through out the city, and much more. Visit one of our DC, MD, or VA tile showrooms for a free tile design consultation. This Lisbon based student residence features many décor items to invoke a strong connection to the city itself.

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JULY 29, 2019

Thomas recently worked with Architectural Ceramics on their $100 million renovation. Our very own Washington, DC National Building Museum is hosting “Lawn” – an architectural installation by Rockwell Group ’s LAB. Visit one of our DC, MD, or VA tile showrooms for a free tile design consultation. Other hotel designs of note?

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JANUARY 18, 2021

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. Top 5 Design Posts of the Week.

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APRIL 22, 2020

Visit one of our DC, MD, or VA tile showrooms for a free tile design consultation. Whether Easter celebrations are a part of your plans or not, check out our Easter Playlist for some feel good hits. Listen on Spotify. Our friendly, knowledgeable staff is always happy to help advise on tile design.

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FEBRUARY 18, 2020

Visit one of our DC, MD, or VA tile showrooms for a free tile design consultation. We found the perfect playlist for some fun in the sun, and if you aren’t traveling anywhere, this collection of songs will bring some warm weather energy to your home! Beach & Island Getaways Playlist.

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SEPTEMBER 9, 2019

The works range from contemporary to whimsically useful – check out the rake-fired ceramic vase! Visit one of our DC, MD, or VA tile showrooms for a free tile design consultation. Scotland’s First Minister, Nicola Sturgeon, has brought a standing exhibition of artwork from Scottish designers into her office. Sightseeing for Design.

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MARCH 18, 2019

Learn more about how the PANTONE Color of the Year is selected, this year’s color: Living Coral, and how to incorporate it into your designed interior space (which we hope includes tile from Architectural Ceramics, of course). To get this look, visit one of AC’s five showroom locations in the DC-metro area.

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FEBRUARY 25, 2020

Visit one of our DC, MD, or VA tile showrooms for a free tile design consultation. Just sit back, put your feet up and enjoy our man cave & bar design playlist. Man Cave & Bar Designs Playlist. Our friendly, knowledgeable staff is always happy to help advise on tile design.

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FEBRUARY 11, 2020

Visit one of our DC, MD, or VA tile showrooms for a free tile design consultation. Get competitive and spread love this year with our spare time, game night & basement spaces playlist. Game Night Playlist. Our friendly, knowledgeable staff is always happy to help advise on tile design.

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JANUARY 30, 2020

For us, there is one obvious tile that would fit this design perfectly, and that is our Raku glazed handmade Euphoria ceramic. Visit one of our DC, MD, or VA tile showrooms for a free tile design consultation. We love the emerald green and sapphire blue velvet paired with the black walnut paneling. We always love to help!

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SEPTEMBER 11, 2020

Visit one of our DC, MD, or VA tile showrooms for a free tile design consultation. Check out this week’s playlist featuring oldies but goodies – and don’t forget to call your grandparents! Listen on Spotify. Our friendly, knowledgeable staff is always happy to help advise on tile design.

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AUGUST 20, 2020

Visit one of our DC, MD, or VA tile showrooms for a free tile design consultation. Beat the heat this summer with this week’s playlist featuring songs about sun, heat, and hitting the beach! Listen on Spotify. Our friendly, knowledgeable staff is always happy to help advise on tile design.

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APRIL 29, 2020

Visit one of our DC, MD, or VA tile showrooms for a free tile design consultation. Check out this week’s playlist, for some astronomically inspired hits that’ll have you dancing with the stars. Listen on Spotify. Our friendly, knowledgeable staff is always happy to help advise on tile design.

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MARCH 23, 2020

Here at Architectural Ceramics, we are fortunate to be in prime location to celebrate Washington DC’s annual Cherry Blossom Festival, and even have a mosaic dedicated to this floral time of year. Visit one of our DC, MD, or VA tile showrooms for a free tile design consultation. The Cherry Blossom Season.

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APRIL 19, 2019

Architectural Ceramics is ready to hop to it, with a dozen EGG-cellent subway tile patterns that go beyond the basics. We have a lot more than a dozen types of subway tile, however, available from Architectural Ceramics. Let’s talk about your residential or commercial tile project in one of our DC-metro area showrooms today!

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