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FEBRUARY 25, 2020

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. Visit one of our DC, MD, or VA tile showrooms for a free tile design consultation.

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NOVEMBER 22, 2019

In its 10 th year, Boutique Design New York (BDNY) showcases trends targeted to the hospitality boutique and lifestyle market. With over 750 manufacturers, and attended by 8,000+ designers, architects, owners, developers and specifiers, the two inspiring days each November are nothing less than exciting and drool-worthy.

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MAY 29, 2019

When designing for a tile project, there are more factors than just color and style to keep in mind. Architectural Ceramics carries a wide variety of materials each with their own features. Should you choose stone, ceramic, glass or something else? Our friendly, knowledgeable staff is always happy to help advise on tile 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). Designers have the PANTONE Color of the Year (COTY). About the PANTONE Color Institute.

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JULY 29, 2019

Feeling comfortable in your home away from home is something that hospitality interior designers take seriously – and it shows from some of the posts we’ve uncovered this week. Hot Hotel Designs. The 21 Hottest Design Hotels for 2019 , Architectural Digest. The 21 Hottest Design Hotels for 2019 , Architectural Digest.

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SEPTEMBER 28, 2018

Heck, at Architectural Ceramics, we wrote a blog about it featuring our large-format tile. Ati Williams, real estate entrepreneur and owner of DC Home Buzz , partnered with Architectural Ceramics on this powder room feature wall. AC’s City Hally Collection featuring a 4″x12″ white ceramic.

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FEBRUARY 3, 2020

In honor of the relationship between fashion and interior design, we’ve gathered up the Top 5 Design posts dealing with clothing, closets, and everything fashion! 15 Architectural Set Designs Created for Fashion Month 2019 , dezeen. These real life closet examples provide some solutions for common design issues.

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JUNE 29, 2020

Top 5 Design Posts of the Week. Check out these top 5 design posts of the week, all selected to make sure you’re equipped with all the tools necessary to celebrate your day of independence, 2020 style! American Design and Trend’s Over the Decades. African American Influence on American Design.

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JULY 27, 2020

Top 5 Design Posts of the Week. As Summer dwindles on, let’s take a moment to honor our favorite designers hailing from the United States! Take a look our top 5 design posts of the week below! Designer Spotlight: Lauren Liess , AllSortsOf. Ten American Interior Designers You Should Know. Lauren Liess.

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JANUARY 27, 2020

In honor of this celebration of diners, lounges, and eateries, we’ve compiled some restaurant design posts to inspire you. Dream, Dine and Design. 14 of the Best Designed Hotel Resaurants in the U.S. Hotel restaurants have the added design challenge of needing to mesh well with the overall vibe of the building.

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NOVEMBER 22, 2017

Here are a few beautiful examples of how opting for a material other than a 3″x6″ white subway tile can take your backsplash from a sweet and simple ceramic to something a bit more savory and show-stopping. Ceramic tile has a range of options far beyond a 3″x6″ white subway. Tozen 1×4 glass mosaic.

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SEPTEMBER 16, 2019

As Summer fades away and the leaves begin to change, we’d like to take a moment for some Autumn interior design inspirations. Designer Lauren Liess is diving into Fall with a ton of new projects, not the least of which is our soon-to-launch tile collection. There are some great Fall hues at work in this Tahoe cabin design by Consort.

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JULY 22, 2019

Chances are, you picture very different designs when you think of the 20s vs the 70s. If you need a refresher, you can get a crash course in architecture and design from this handy Décor Aid article. While interior design styles are eternally evolving, sometimes contemporary designers borrow from the past to create something new.

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JANUARY 25, 2021

Top 5 Design Posts of the Week. Happy Monday to all the fellow tile – enthusiasts and designers out there! This week’s top 5 designs feature the coolest mosaic designs we could find for your viewing pleasure, as well as some insight as to what exactly makes up a tile mosaic , and why we love them so much!

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MARCH 11, 2020

Architectural Ceramics is certified as a Women’s Business Enterprise through the Women’s Business Enterprise National Council. Our friendly, knowledgeable staff is always happy to help advise on tile design. Visit one of our DC, MD, or VA tile showrooms for a free tile design consultation.

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JULY 10, 2020

Our friendly, knowledgeable staff is always happy to help advise on tile design. Visit one of our DC, MD, or VA tile showrooms for a free tile design consultation. Strap in the kids, and be on the lookout for falling rocks on those mountain roads as you *rock and roll* through your Summer Trip with our catered playlist!

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MAY 13, 2018

Ladies, let’s focus on spaces designed by moms for moms. 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. As a mother, Nordin designs for her clients the same way she would design for herself.

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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. Our friendly, knowledgeable staff is always happy to help advise on tile design. Visit one of our DC, MD, or VA tile showrooms for a free tile design consultation.

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MARCH 25, 2020

Design is an ever-evolving art form that draws inspiration from everywhere from art movements to fashion. Check out our Design Trends playlist that you can enjoy while relaxing at home and see what inspiration strikes. Design Trends Playlist. Design Trends Playlist. Week of March 30th, 2020.

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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.

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AUGUST 17, 2020

Top 5 Design Posts of the Week. Our top 5 designs of this week showcase some cool and creative design tips, regarding how to “beat the heat” wherever you live! Featuring some awesome backyard swimming pools used for cooling off, some easy design tips to keep cool, and of course pictures of all for inspiration!

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JANUARY 8, 2021

Our friendly, knowledgeable staff is always happy to help advise on tile design. Visit one of our DC, MD, or VA tile showrooms for a free tile design consultation. Check out our fresh music playlist in the link below! Listen on Spotify.

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AUGUST 26, 2019

Music moves us, so is it any wonder that it should inspire interior design too? Concert halls leave architects and designers a huge opportunity to design impressively artistic spaces, but every space should consider sound in its design. This article from Work Design Magazine has some suggestions for office sound design.

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MARCH 28, 2021

If you’re drawn to the elements of a traditional kitchen —things like classic styling, neutral colors, and natural materials—this is the design style you should use in your home. The trick is to narrow down your options into a cohesive design that matches your tastes and lifestyle. Get even more ideas from our gallery.

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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? 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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MAY 11, 2020

Top 5 Design Posts of the Week. We found some designs from university dorms and college town hotels to inspire you this week! Hot New Design Hotels in U.S. The City of Lisbon Inspired the Design of This Surprisingly Luxurious Student Residence , dwell. Design from the Student Mind. Back to School – Alumni edition.

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DECEMBER 21, 2020

Top 5 Design Posts of the Week. Celebrating the first day of winter, December 21 st , we thought it would be fitting to dive into some design inspirations revolving around cozy cabins and warm fireplaces. Enjoy and let us know your favorite cabin interior design ideas in the comments below! Modern Interior Designs for Cabins.

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MARCH 9, 2020

Top 5 Design Posts of the Week. Architectural Ceramics had the privilege of being certified as a national Women’s Business Enterprise by the Women’s Business Enterprise National Council (WBENC). Oakton, VA , Sandra Meyers Design Studio. Ashburn Kitchen & Family Room Update , Paula Grace Designs. The Lighter Side.

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MARCH 30, 2020

Top 5 Design Posts of the Week. Design trends pull from all aspects of society and do a fair bit of influencing in return. Take a look at our Top 5 Design post to see a variety of tasteful designs, and maybe you’ll be able to identify some of the emerging trends for 2020. Design by Celebs. The Color Addition.

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JANUARY 29, 2020

DC, MD, and VA are also hosting restaurant weeks in January. Our friendly, knowledgeable staff is always happy to help advise on tile design. Visit one of our DC, MD, or VA tile showrooms for a free tile design consultation. Visit one of our DC, MD, or VA tile showrooms for a free tile design consultation.

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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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AUGUST 31, 2020

Top 5 Design Posts of the Week. Inspired by its Southern roots and the history of horse-racing, we turn to our top 5 design posts of this week, featuring some southern-style charm that’s full of character and inspiration. This Alabama Lake House Is Designed For Laid-Back Living , Southern Living. The Modern Southern Charm.

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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. When working with Sagatov Design + Build , that meant creating a modern, rustic and bright farmhouse kitchen perfectly suited to their client’s style. Backsplash Tile.

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FEBRUARY 21, 2020

Top 5 Design Posts of the Week. Sports, music, film and other aspects of pop culture are great places for the design process to begin. Take a look at our Top 5 Design Posts of the week showcasing some awesome man cave and bar designs ideas that could be in your home next! Man Caves – Pool Tables and Bars , DIY Network.

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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. Check out our blog, The Layman’s Class on Glass: Design & Installation Tips for Glass Tile. The beach is calling.

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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! Being cooped up on a snow day can be more fun if you have a well designed den, family room, or kid’s space. Week of January 13th, 2020. Snow Day Playlist. Snow Day Playlist.

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MAY 31, 2019

At Architectural Ceramics, we love the look of stretching a square niche into an elongated, linear one. We also have a crush on a new bathroom design trend may, however, have you on edge: the shower ledge. So when design dictates a square niche, at least it can be well-thought out and well-placed. Image Credit Image Credit.

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