Architectural Ceramics

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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Architectural Ceramics

JUNE 1, 2020

Top 5 Design Posts of the Week. Either way, there’s something for everyone to soak in with these top 5 designs of the week featuring some incredible water features, comforting bathrooms, and a unique re-model that’s sure to make you look twice. Everything but the…Natural Stone Bathroom Sink.

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Floor Covering News

DECEMBER 8, 2021

Oberlin, Ohio—The Natural Stone Institute will welcome three individuals to its board of directors in January 2022. Sam Arcot, Rugo Stone, LLC. Arcot is the special projects manager at Rugo Stone in Lorton, V.a. They are as follows: North American Installer. North American Quarrier. Darrell Petit, Stony Creek Quarry.

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Architectural Ceramics

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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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. Stone & Glass Mosaics.

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Architectural Ceramics

OCTOBER 7, 2019

Top 5 Design Posts. This week we are taking a look at some cozy and creative fireplace designs to stir up our Autumn imaginations. Elevate Your Design. Designer Lauren Liess created a gorgeous gathering space big enough to fit the whole family around the fireplace. Modern But Still Cozy. Spruce up your Mantle.

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Architectural Ceramics

DECEMBER 22, 2020

We’re also thankful for the continued support and reliance of builders, contractors, and designers, among many others, who continue to trust us with fulfilling their tile, stone, or wood needs and for another year spent doing what we love. Our friendly, knowledgeable staff is always happy to help advise on tile design.

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Architectural Ceramics

OCTOBER 4, 2019

Island Stone, Paragon Hex. Paragon Hex interlocking tiles from Island Stone embody the spirit of Nena’s 1983 hit 99 Luftballons. Going along with that classic feel is our Burano Black & White stone mosaic. Nothing is more timeless than natural black and white stone. Nena – 99 Luftballons. Beethoven’s Symphony No.

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Jack Rosen Custom Kitchens Inc.

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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Architectural Ceramics

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). Image and design via Briony Fitzgerald Design.

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Architectural Ceramics

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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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.

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Architectural Ceramics

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.

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Architectural Ceramics

MAY 31, 2019

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. So when design dictates a square niche, at least it can be well-thought out and well-placed. Image Credit via Emily Henderson Design.

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Architectural Ceramics

APRIL 27, 2020

Top 5 Design Posts of the Week. Check out this week’s Top 5 Design blog for some truly out of this world design ideas. This early, 21 st century home was truly ahead of its time terms of Architectural design. Check it out to see why this pavilion is a marvel for the design world. Modern Even for the Jetsons.

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Jack Rosen Custom Kitchens Inc.

DECEMBER 16, 2019

If you are considering a kitchen renovation to start the new year and the new decade out fresh, be sure to check out these kitchen design trends for 2020. Stop by our Rockville showroom , contact us online , or call 301-363-4064 to start the design process today! We serve Maryland, Northern Virginia, and the Washington, DC area.

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Jack Rosen Custom Kitchens Inc.

DECEMBER 16, 2019

If you are considering a kitchen renovation to start the new year and the new decade out fresh, be sure to check out these kitchen design trends for 2020. Stop by our Rockville showroom , contact us online , or call 301-363-4064 to start the design process today! We serve Maryland, Northern Virginia, and the Washington, DC area.

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Architectural Ceramics

OCTOBER 14, 2019

Our idea of fun can be found in these Fall-inspired design posts of the week. From old farmhouses to hip restaurant spaces, there are lots of ways to let Fall inspire your design. Restaurant designers, take note! The base design is simple which makes it a snap to bring in new seasonal decorations. A season for change.

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Architectural Ceramics

OCTOBER 25, 2019

Come with us back in time to learn a few quick facts about medieval flooring, from stone to encaustic! Patterns ranged from geometric designs, decorative mosaics, family crests, and depictions of Christian scenes and symbols. Do you see large, worn pieces of stone assembled together? Quick History of Tile in Medieval England.

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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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Architectural Ceramics

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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Architectural Ceramics

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

SEPTEMBER 14, 2018

With our headquarters and showrooms located in the DC-metro area, we’ve been known to cheer for the the Washington Redskins or the Baltimore Ravens. He teamed up with Baltimore-based design firm, Aumen Asner to create a clean and contemporary reception space for the Raven’s corporate offices.

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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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Jack Rosen Custom Kitchens Inc.

NOVEMBER 24, 2014

Caring For Your New Natural Stone Countertops. It adds elegance and style to your decor, and its durability makes natural stone one of the most practical types of countertop materials. Depending on the type of natural stone countertop you’ve had installed, there are ways to care for it so it lasts for many years to come.

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Architectural Ceramics

JULY 31, 2020

” Take a chance and reflect on one of our favorite niches of design, American Design. 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. Listen on Spotify.

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Architectural Ceramics

JANUARY 11, 2019

For interior designer Mary Douglas Drysdale, the vision for her client’s master bathroom started with a classic material choice: white marble. Classic design with a modern sensibility. Classic design with a modern sensibility. Interior Design by Mary Douglas Drysdale, featuring AC tile. A Classically Planned Space.

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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. This small-scale polished marble mosaic with natural veining and color range, is available in four stone types: Bianco Carrara, Blue, Calacatta Gold, and Thassos.

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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. It’s no secret that natural stone has natural variation. speaks to a scary common client question: can natural stone can be hand-picked? In an interview with Vallefuoco Contractors, LLC.

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Architectural Ceramics

DECEMBER 28, 2020

Top 5 Design Posts of the Year. As we count down the final days of 2020, a year that was certainly one for the history books, let’s take a moment to go back through the year via our top 5 design posts, and highlight some of our favorites from the last 12 months! Latin American Design Influences.

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Architectural Ceramics

JULY 28, 2017

Watch any interior design show on HGTV or DIY Network, and an open concept layout is in. Let’s kill two trendy birds with one stone: an accent wall in a chevron mosaic. 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.

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Architectural Ceramics

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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Architectural Ceramics

AUGUST 2, 2019

Come globe trotting with us to beautiful vacation spots, home and abroad, that offer endless design and tile inspiration. This hand-chopped and tumbled mosaic pairs two natural stones in black and beige tones, similar to those found in Lisbon. The range of bold color, will energize any design, like the city of London itself.

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Architectural Ceramics

SEPTEMBER 13, 2019

In the 15 th century, the Parliament of James I (as in King James Bible and Elizabeth’s nephew) introduced laws to primarily build in stone , alleviating the city of rampant fires from wood construction. Stone became the standard building material due to its durability and fire deterrent qualities. Moray Place in New Town, Edinburgh.

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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. Natural Stone & Specialty Ceramic. Think about it, natural stone has been a natural choice in an outdoor application for centuries. But you don’t have to settle for the norm.

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Architectural Ceramics

APRIL 17, 2018

Since we’re on the heels of our March Madness: ACI’s Final Four Tile Matchups blog, let’s round out a list in the same main tile types: porcelain, ceramic, glass and natural stone. This colorway features a range of earth tones adaptable to a range of design schemes. Nickel & Dimed. Diesel Stage: New York City.

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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. .

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