Jack Rosen Custom Kitchens Inc.

JANUARY 15, 2015

In the DC metro area, and especially the Maryland suburbs, space is at a premium. But just because you have a small kitchen inside a row house or a condo doesn’t mean it can’t be gourmet, spacious, or inviting. With the right design and custom storage spaces, your small DC kitchen can be inviting and roomy.

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Architectural Ceramics

JULY 13, 2018

Just like movies released this time of year hope to be the blockbuster hit of the summer, Architectural Ceramics recently launched a few new tile collections that we hope will be a hit among clients like you. This porcelain tile made to look like hand-painted cement has a flare for the dramatic that will grab the attention of any room.

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Architectural Ceramics

JUNE 30, 2017

This glossy and matte glass tile brings the beach to your home without all the sand. 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. an in-stock item*.

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Architectural Ceramics

AUGUST 25, 2017

While children everywhere are going back to school, let’s go back to basics and learn about ceramic tile through a few of Architectural Ceramic’s collections: Basics, London, and City Hall. AC’s Basics Collection , is a simple one with a white subway tile at its core. As a result, the tile expands and contracts.

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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. This differs from minimalist kitchens that focus on clean lines and sharp edges.

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Jack Rosen Custom Kitchens Inc.

MARCH 6, 2015

White cabinets aren’t only in style, they brighten up the space of any kitchen, making it look larger and more elegant. 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.

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Architectural Ceramics

JUNE 21, 2019

Because we are in the business of selling tile however, we want to know how you feel about a cool, up-and-coming trend: dimensional tile. Here, we’re featuring just some of the dimensional tile collections available through Architectural Ceramics. Want to learn more about natural stone as a tile material?

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Architectural Ceramics

DECEMBER 5, 2019

Bringing Blue to your Tile Design. Calming and bold blues blend together in this kitchen design by Case Design. Use navy subway tiles to add visual weight to a space. Cement tiles are another top interior design trend for 2020. Our friendly, knowledgeable staff is always happy to help advise on tile design.

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Architectural Ceramics

SEPTEMBER 14, 2018

At Architectural Ceramics, we love football almost as much as we love tile. 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. We’re also known for our expertise in residential tile products. The Ravens Reception Area.

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Architectural Ceramics

OCTOBER 4, 2019

We’re rolling out the weekend with some German jams and the tiles they remind us of. Paragon Hex interlocking tiles from Island Stone embody the spirit of Nena’s 1983 hit 99 Luftballons. Other Beethoven classics like Fur Elise and Moonlight Sonata which make use of the piano are a great fit for this tile inspiration too.

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Architectural Ceramics

OCTOBER 16, 2020

As Friday the 16 th officially brings us World Food Day, what better time to step in the kitchen and what better way to celebrate than by preparing a meal of your choosing while you sing and dance to some ultimate jams. Our friendly, knowledgeable staff is always happy to help advise on tile design. Listen on Spotify.

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Architectural Ceramics

MARCH 9, 2020

Ashburn Kitchen & Family Room Update , Paula Grace Designs. From dark and dated to light and bright, check out how Paula Grace transformed this Ashburn family’s kitchen and family room space to fit their contemporary yet comfortable style. Our friendly, knowledgeable staff is always happy to help advise on tile design.

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Granada Tile

SEPTEMBER 9, 2016

In this Kalorama row house in Washington DC, seen on Houzz , Granada Tile Company’s Fez cement tile in black and white is stunning, modern and quite dramatic used floor to ceiling for the bathroom floor tile, the bathroom wall tile and the shower stall tile. Can you say Fez-tastic?

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Architectural Ceramics

JULY 29, 2019

Mountain Retreat Kitchen. The Reveal of the Mountain House Kitchen , Style by Emily Henderson. Our very own Washington, DC National Building Museum is hosting “Lawn” – an architectural installation by Rockwell Group ’s LAB. Our friendly, knowledgeable staff is always happy to help advise on tile design.

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Jack Rosen Custom Kitchens Inc.

MAY 14, 2019

Pros & Cons of Using Marble in the Kitchen. One of the most commons things we hear is, “We’re thinking about putting marble countertops in our kitchen, what do you think?” Marble countertops are beautiful and make a great addition to a home if you’re looking to create a contemporary-style kitchen.

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Architectural Ceramics

JANUARY 27, 2020

Some great tips here on how to make your home kitchen more like the stylish dining rooms of a professional restaurant. 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. Design Doggy Bag.

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Architectural Ceramics

FEBRUARY 3, 2020

Smart devices have quickly taken up residence in kitchens, laundry rooms, and even bathrooms – but a new gadget that dry cleans your clothes is now available. 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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Architectural Ceramics

APRIL 17, 2018

So take a break from crunching the numbers, and take a look at a few tile examples from Architectural Ceramics that have cash in mind. We’re hoping you’ll file one or two ideas away to use on a tile renovation after a tax refund comes your way. The penny round tile shown above is in a matte finish and the color Copper.

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Architectural Ceramics

NOVEMBER 25, 2019

If you’re an entertainer at heart or if your house has somehow become the default place to be for the holidays, you will want to take a look at this week’s Top 5 design posts focused on kitchens, dining rooms, and other gathering places. Lauren’s kitchen hutch got some tender loving care this week to bring it up to snuff!

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Architectural Ceramics

JULY 17, 2018

Just like movies released this time of year hope to be the blockbuster hit of the summer, Architectural Ceramics recently launched a few new tile collections that we hope will be a hit among clients like you. This porcelain tile made to look like hand-painted cement has a flare for the dramatic that will grab the attention of any room.

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Jack Rosen Custom Kitchens Inc.

JUNE 23, 2014

Are you planning on using tiles in your new kitchen design? Whether it’s for the floor, backsplash, or countertop, tiles can help enhance the overall aesthetic of the space. Depending on the tile, you can create a charming, rustic feel or a modern look. Best Kitchen Tiles. Kitchen Design' Maintenance?

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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. In a market like DC, the options can be overwhelming. Everyone knows kitchens and bathrooms sell homes. In Kaplan’s experience, kitchen design can be very personal.

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Architectural Ceramics

DECEMBER 16, 2017

You may be adding garland to your White Pine or pining after tile you saw on our website. Whatever the case may be, when it comes to small design details, don’t forget about tile trim. First, check out our list of tile trim terms, where we describe various types as well as mention AC Collections that feature them.

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Architectural Ceramics

OCTOBER 14, 2019

This cozy Annapolis home feels welcoming thanks in no small part to the natural elements like stone feature walls near the fireplace and kitchen island. 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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Jack Rosen Custom Kitchens Inc.

MAY 14, 2019

Pros & Cons of Using Marble in the Kitchen. One of the most commons things we hear is, “We’re thinking about putting marble countertops in our kitchen, what do you think?” Marble countertops are beautiful and make a great addition to a home if you’re looking to create a contemporary-style kitchen.

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Architectural Ceramics

JANUARY 18, 2021

.” Working alongside one of our favorite interior designers, the amazing Lauren Liess, we were able to provide some of the materials that make up this stunning home, including our Veranda Marble in Antiqued White as well as our Terra Folk Bouquet in Honey, the latter of which is a Lauren Liess designed tile. Old & New in Georgetown.

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Architectural Ceramics

NOVEMBER 18, 2019

These stunning restaurants have you covered in case you want some kitchen and dining design inspiration. 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. Home is Where the Haute is.

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Jack Rosen Custom Kitchens Inc.

MAY 15, 2013

If you’re hoping to upgrade the look of your kitchen to achieve a more luxurious appearance, it’s helpful to know which changes give you the biggest bang for your buck. Whether you want a new kitchen to enjoy spending time in or you’re preparing to put your home on the market, consider these seven luxury kitchen ideas.

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Architectural Ceramics

APRIL 26, 2018

Instead of flowers, let’s talk showers and shower tile. With tools for homeowners, architects, contractors and distributors (that’s us) alike, Laticrete is a great resource for tile installation products and learning. Another resource for tile products and continuing education, is Schluter Systems. Made in the U.S.A.

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Architectural Ceramics

JULY 28, 2017

We know what’s hot when it comes to your main floor’s kitchen and entertaining spaces, but what about a space that is a bit more private: your bathroom. Herringbone, arabesque, chevron — Geometric tile patterns have long been in style. They come and they go. Going Geometric. Moody & Modern.

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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). A kitchen renovation featuring a white subway tile backsplash and Living Coral cabinetry.

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Jack Rosen Custom Kitchens Inc.

SEPTEMBER 13, 2017

If you’re ready for a kitchen renovation but worried about having limited space to work with, take a deep breath—there are plenty of innovative ideas and stunning features that can make your small kitchen feel like the biggest room in your home. Small Kitchen Design Ideas.

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Architectural Ceramics

JUNE 17, 2019

Pair it with a solid neutral like our Prime hexagon tiles for a kitchen backsplash or bath that pops. 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. WeWork at Salesforce Tower.

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Cement Style

JULY 3, 2018

We at Villa Lagoon Tile are all aflutter about the current issue of HGTV Magazine. In this July/August 2018 edition, you will be sure to spot the hippest little mid-century pad that just so happens to rock our cement tile! is the 10ft long kitchen peninsula dressed in our Solid “Seaside Blue” Hexagonal Cement Tile.

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Architectural Ceramics

MARCH 16, 2018

Check out Architectural Ceramic’s Surge Collection, featuring a large-format ceramic tile, that mimics illuminated glass and includes bold electric colors too. AC’s Surge Collection, a large-format ceramic tile made to look like back-lit glass, has several features that make it a bright idea: 8″x24″ field tile.

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Architectural Ceramics

NOVEMBER 14, 2019

Shown above is a perfect example of the classic 3×6 subway tile, but with added dashes of warmth, thanks to the use of 16×16 Basalt stone field tile , wood, and warm metal. The designer didn’t stop with the walls – instead they opted to finish the ceilings in both tile and wood! Decorate the kitchen.

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Architectural Ceramics

JUNE 24, 2019

Brass touches like those in the kitchen make a great complement to a heavily white room. Being in the tile industry, we tend to think about design very visually – but this is an important reminder that design should take all our senses into consideration. Our friendly, knowledgeable staff is always happy to help advise on tile design.

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