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Cinco de Mayo: 5 Ways to Use Mexican-Inspired Tile

Architectural Ceramics

You can’t think of Mexican tile without picturing colorful, hand-painted designs. Deep, rich colors are then painted over the white. To achieve a traditional Mexican look, consider using boldly colored tile in a large or small scale. A painted sink basin can take your powder room from bland to bold.

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10 Hot Summer Destinations & Tile Inspirations

Architectural Ceramics

Barcelona, Spain is a city of contrast, where white sandy beaches meet the colorful tile work of Park Güell, and organic architecture like Gaudí’s Casa Milá or Sagrada Familia stand proudly above gridded city streets. AC’s Boho Collection , in the Tear shape and Emerald color, image via Architectural Ceramics.

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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. Here, for her client’s home in Maryland, Kaplan pairs a light sand-colored backsplash with a medium-tone gray countertop.

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

Architectural Ceramics

Nadia Subaran co-founded the design firm based in Silver Spring, Maryland with her husband, John Schmiedigen. The white stone and clear glass floral pattern gives a feminine feel without using a stereotypical color like bright pink. The color palette of the wallpaper isn’t the only element that unifies the overall space.

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Feeling Groovy with Dimensional Tile

Architectural Ceramics

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. The backsplash, pictured below, in the color Raven mixes both finishes, but also rotates the 6″x6″ prism tiles for a more random feel.

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Kitchen Design Trends for 2020

Jack Rosen Custom Kitchens Inc.

From the return of wood cabinets to showy, bright colors, there is something for everyone. We serve Maryland, Northern Virginia, and the Washington, DC area. While many homeowners opt for light colors like white for their universal appeal, a recent trend toward darker colors adds a bit of excitement and creates a warm, cozy space.

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Kitchen Design Trends for 2020

Jack Rosen Custom Kitchens Inc.

From the return of wood cabinets to showy, bright colors, there is something for everyone. We serve Maryland, Northern Virginia, and the Washington, DC area. While many homeowners opt for light colors like white for their universal appeal, a recent trend toward darker colors adds a bit of excitement and creates a warm, cozy space.

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