Architessa (Architectural Ceramics)

Reviews

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  David Grosso

  Jun 10, 2026
  5.0
  Judi was amazing. She worked with us patiently and efficiently after we showed up unannounced on a Friday afternoon. We closed the deal the following Monday. Great service and selection!
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  Gianna Vallefuoco

  Feb 5, 2026
  5.0
  As co-owner of a custom tile installation company, I've been doing business with Architessa (formerly Architectural Ceramics) for 27 years. I will take the time to write a detailed review as they are worthy of it. Architessa has an abundant selection of tiles (glass, stone, handcrafted ceramic, porcelain, any kind of stone, mosaics, and their signature budget-friendly stocked lines too). The most important thing that the average consumer may not know is how high quality their tiles are. They are extremely particular about what lines they carry... Allison Eden Studios, ARTO, Sonoma Tilemakers, Encore Ceramics, Artistic Tile, and countless other brands. For those who don't know tile products, they carry Laticrete as their stock brand of grout, mortar, and setting materials. This is pretty much the tile industry litmus test for excellence. The quality of the tiles and setting materials we install is critical to any installation company. We know our clients are in excellent hands, selecting from Architessa. That being said, their greatest asset is their team of talented, dedicated, thoughtful humans. They are why I am writing such a long review. They stand behind their products and clients. I will do my best to mention many of them by name. We are so grateful to the Rockville team: Cerrissa and Marie whose patience, knowledge, and talent is above and beyond expectation, no matter how demanding the details of each job. Kristen is truly a seasoned expert and Akeila is a joy to work with! DC team: J.T. and Judi have crossed state lines over the years in multiple showrooms for some of our most challenging and detail-oriented jobs, and they've managed them all with incredible grace. Cristian's and Meklit's constant support is unmatched! And VA team: Jo-jo, Eric, and Colleen work tirelessly to help our clients. Marianna has worked her rare and spectacular design magic on our jobs for decades, including for our own home. Kimberley has been running the show for years, solving any challenge that arises, along with Joey, Denise, Laura, Kris, Courtney, Kersi, Yassin, Shanta and Anthony. The Benson/ Sullivan family is still the driving force. David, Blanca, Lisa, Betty, Larry, and Christina have ensured that the company retains its values. And I cannot forget Jose and Milton who make our pickups a seamless process, and are known to improve the day of anyone who pulls into the Rockville warehouse! It says a lot that Jo and Brenda just returned to Architessa after years away. Forgive me for the names I missed because there are many other wonderful employees who are there for us and our clients! So grateful for this company!
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  John Boatman

  Jun 17, 2025
  5.0
  This has been our second wonderful experience with Architessa, in this case an order for limestone floor tile for our remodeled kitchen in Cleveland Park. Judi Simon was extremely helpful in providing options and answering our many questions about sizes, proportions, patterns, etc. The 16 x 16 Jerusalem Gold tumbled tile arrived two weeks early, which helped greatly in keeping our project on schedule. And it was exactly as advertised, which is a challenge when ordering any kind of natural stone. The result is a floor that is cool to the touch in summer and toasty warm in winter, and that perfectly reflects our vision for an updated light-filled French country kitchen.
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  Nayla Bishai

  Sep 13, 2023
  5.0
  Excellent service, timely delivery, and great choice.
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  Psychic Chevy Chase

  Aug 25, 2019
  5.0
  Love it

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