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. Tozen 1×4 glass mosaic.

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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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SEPTEMBER 28, 2018

Ati Williams, real estate entrepreneur and owner of DC Home Buzz , partnered with Architectural Ceramics on this powder room feature wall. Rockville Showroom Senior Designer Ginnie Schielke, and her client, Architect Rebecca Mann of Edge Mann Studio , kept her bathroom clean and clutter-free with our City Hall Collection.

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SEPTEMBER 14, 2020

Top 5 Design Posts of the Week. September is Hispanic Heritage month and we are taking the opportunity to focus on the influence of Latin American Design. In more modern times, we’ve seen a shift towards just that – modernity within design. 12 contemporary Latin American design studios to watch , Husk Design Decoder.

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OCTOBER 4, 2019

Both a tribute to the classics, Love Affairs has a lot in common with this high energy tune – classic looks like marble and wood but with a new hip twist when it comes to shapes and patterns! Our friendly, knowledgeable staff is always happy to help advise on tile design. Hans Zimmer – The Lion King, Remember. New Ravenna – Wild Ones.

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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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SEPTEMBER 8, 2020

Top 5 Design Posts of the Week. This week’s top 5 designs all involve inspirations for those considering moving-out, staying in place, or perhaps entering the world of excitement with a permanent retirement vacation. Urban Getaway , Home and Design. Empty Nester’s Second Home. Empty Nester’s Second Home.

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SEPTEMBER 21, 2020

Top 5 Design Posts of the Week. This week’s top 5 design posts are centered around the comeback of ‘70s design in the 21 st century. Take a trip down memory lane with our top 5 design posts of the week, featuring some truly groovy design trends. The ’70s Design Trends That Got Their Grooves Back , HGTV.

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Architectural Ceramics

APRIL 12, 2019

Check out the gallery below that rounds up a few of our favorite interiors from designers coast-to-coast; and the AC’s collections that follow it. From ceramic to porcelain and glass to marble, you’re sure to find something that fits your style and your wallet. To follow AC on Instagram, find us at @architecturalceramics.

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FEBRUARY 1, 2021

Top 5 Design Posts of the Week. In honor of the upcoming Super Bowl Sunday we cherish each and every year, we’re tackling some interesting design points this week. These design posts are for inspiration only, and we hope we can offer a break from the news and politics by providing some exquisite design tips.

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NOVEMBER 30, 2020

Top 5 Design Posts of the Week. Take some time to enjoy our top 5 design posts of the week, featuring some design that’s accessible for all, and offers unique style suggestions for designing with a disability in mind. Elevated Care, Elevated Design. Wheelchair-Friendly Design Tips.

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Architectural Ceramics

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. “If you are ordering marble, limestone, or any natural stone, be prepared to go with flow. Designer: Cheryll Bowie of CKB Design, Vendor: Architectural Ceramics, Inc.,

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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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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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Jack Rosen Custom Kitchens Inc.

MARCH 6, 2015

Below we’ve highlighted 10 kitchens we’ve designed in the Maryland, Northern Virginia, and Washington, DC areas that flawlessly showcase all the amazing aspects of installing white kitchen cabinets. Contact Jack Rosen for custom kitchen designs that will transform your space! Ready to install white cabinets in your kitchen?

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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.

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JANUARY 18, 2021

Top 5 Design Posts of the Week. Dive into this week’s top 5 designs and let us know your favorite in the comments below! 2020’s official ASPIRE Home located in Mclean was designed by more than two dozen designers alike, which might be one of the reason’s it was chosen as the Aspire Home! Aspire Show House.

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APRIL 17, 2018

This colorway features a range of earth tones adaptable to a range of design schemes. From a dime-sized circle to that of a Sacagawea golden dollar coin, these varying circles in Calacatta Gold marble show off the range typical of this stone’s cream, beige and grey well. The list here just scratches the surface.

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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.

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DECEMBER 16, 2017

Whatever the case may be, when it comes to small design details, don’t forget about tile trim. Base molding: Just like wood molding is used at the bottom of a wall where it meets the floor, base molding can be made out of ceramic, marble or porcelain, and functions the same way.

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DECEMBER 14, 2020

Top 5 Design Posts of the Week. It goes to show something as simple as having an elegant backsplash can really elevate the design scheme, of course the room itself is already stunning but the backsplash is the glue behind it all. Let us know your favorite game room design in the comments below.

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JANUARY 4, 2021

Top 5 Design Posts of the Week. While the vaccine brings promises of new beginnings in 2021, we’re taking a different approach to our top 5 design this week. While the vaccine brings promises of new beginnings in 2021, we’re taking a different approach to our top 5 design this week. Happy New Year!

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Architectural Ceramics

JUNE 30, 2017

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. Designer Spaces. Photo: Case Design, featuring AC’s Brocade Oval. an in-stock item*.

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SEPTEMBER 30, 2017

Both are used by interior designers and homeowners alike to decorate a space. For a more detailed blog post about glass tile, read our entry The Layman’s Class on Glass: Design & Installation Tips for Glass Tile. Our Naturals Collection, 6×12 glossy field in Cotton; image via Aidan Design. A Simple Solution.

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MARCH 16, 2018

It’s refreshing to see color in a space that could otherwise have been a monochromatic white-on-white design. Tatami: Our Tatami Collection features marble mosaics with soft color and texture. One of those mosaic options, mixes in Ming Green marble. Marakesh: Looking for just a splash of green in your tile design?

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DECEMBER 31, 2017

Also from 2017, Home & Design Magazine featured Architectural Ceramics as a tile resource in their 2018 Source Book: Bethesda Area Shopping Guide. A natural stone option with a twist, the Perfect Pebble Collection from our vendor Island Stone , gives a natural look other than marble that’s perfect for a fireplace.

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Architectural Ceramics

JULY 13, 2018

The Ivory tile, for example, blends well with the toilet and the floating white vanity’s marble countertop. Our Dakota Collection brings together two ends of the design spectrum: rustic and modern. From the crisp white color Tundra, to the dark and moody color Abyss, the Dakota Collection blends well with several design styles.

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JUNE 21, 2019

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. A kitchen design featuring AC’s Ambra Collection. A kitchen design featuring AC’s Ambra Collection. Cement tile. Origami Field.

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OCTOBER 19, 2020

Top 5 Design Posts of the Week. October 25 th marks National Art Day, an occasion to share some appreciation for the unsung heroes of design inspiration. Other notable displays include an 18 th -century grisaille painting hanging over a free-standing marble tub, each complementing the other with elegance and ease.

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AUGUST 24, 2018

So, until Architectural Ceramics gets an invite to visit his home, let’s check out our own client spaces that strike a cord with harmonious designs. Harmonious spaces incorporate design principles like those of Feng Shui. Using metal in a design represents logic and intelligence. Harmony By Way of Feng Shui. Related Links.

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JULY 28, 2017

Watch any interior design show on HGTV or DIY Network, and an open concept layout is in. Photo: Master bath designed by Chase Builders, photo via AC on Houzz. The master bath, designed by Chase Builders , is a trendy yet timeless space. The polished white thassos and grey cararra marbles give a lux feel to the design.

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NOVEMBER 9, 2020

Top 5 Design Posts of the Week. The crew’s celebrating their 51st season in 2020, and it’s only fitting to honor them by dedicating our top 5 designs to some of the coolest kids spaces we could find. 20+ Kids Bathroom Designs Even Adults Would Adore , Elle Decor. Kids Bathrooms to Make Adults Jealous.

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JULY 27, 2018

Throughout historic cities in Europe, their streets are paved in cobblestones, the statues are carved in marble, and their monuments are clad in limestone. Or, go for a vein-cut marble instead of a slate with an uneven cleft. In the DC-metro area, we’re no stranger to extreme outdoor elements, like humid summers and cold winters.

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Architectural Ceramics

JULY 17, 2018

The Ivory tile, for example, blends well with the toilet and the floating white vanity’s marble countertop. Our Dakota Collection brings together two ends of the design spectrum: rustic and modern. From the crisp white color Tundra, to the dark and moody color Abyss, the Dakota Collection blends well with several design styles.

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OCTOBER 11, 2019

Depending on your design and material choices, your fireplace can either become the star of the room or the supporting role. Making the most of your fireplace design. This is a nice example of a design that was well planned and spaced appropriately. . The product above is from our hand-painted terracotta Tabarka collection.

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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. In some designs, the tiles blend into the backdrop, barely calling attention to themselves.

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Jack Rosen Custom Kitchens Inc.

NOVEMBER 24, 2014

Your new natural marble or granite countertop absolutely shines in your kitchen. Marble and granite, though they are both natural stones that require maintenance, need to be cared for a little bit differently. Caring for Marble Countertops . The first thing to remember when cleaning marble is that it isn’t granite.

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