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4 Ways to Think Big with Tile in Small Bathrooms

Architectural Ceramics

Ati Williams, real estate entrepreneur and owner of DC Home Buzz , partnered with Architectural Ceramics on this powder room feature wall. The back-painted glass tile uses a powder technique to achieve the hand-printed effect. Mann’s DC bathroom may be short on floor space, but its walls are tall. Focus on a Feature.

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Back to Basics: Which material is right for my design?

Architectural Ceramics

Should you choose stone, ceramic, glass or something else? Natural stone is harvested from quarries and then cut to various sizes. Some examples of stone tile include marble, quartz, limestone, slate, and granite. Cost-effective Uniform look and pattern Low maintenance and highly durable Mimic stone and wood looks.

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Scottish Heritage in Interiors

Architectural Ceramics

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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Week of April 27, 2020 – Outer Space

Architectural Ceramics

Painted in vantablack and symbolic of outer space’s abyss, this Olympic pavilion challenges spectators’ abilities to discern its smooth shape, edges, and contour. Keep an eye out for our Astronomy stone mosaic from New Ravenna! Visit one of our DC, MD, or VA tile showrooms for a free tile design consultation.

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Keeping Warm with Fireplace Tile

Architectural Ceramics

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. AC’s natural stone Perfect Pebble Collection shown in Java Grey; image via AC’s Houzz Project page. Playful Pebbles. Pleasing Patchwork.

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

Architectural Ceramics

Pictured above, the 2012 DC Design House features Aidan Design’s work, and Architectural Ceramic’s mother-of-pearl oval mosaic. To view this, or other shell mosaics, visit one of our DC-metro area showroom locations. To view this, or other water-jet mosaics, visit one of our DC-metro area showroom locations.

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Tile with Money in Mind

Architectural Ceramics

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. Natural Stone: A variation on the penny round theme, the Effervescence Collection plays with multiple sizes of circles. The Look for Less.