How to choose artwork for your home or workspace?
Installing artwork in your residence or place of work can make a profound style statement piece for your décor. Making the choice as to design, material, subject matter and so forth can also be daunting for most people.
Some thoughts to consider:
your own personal style (you live with this art, it should be something that gives you pleasure every time you see it) and color sense. The options for mosaic are just as varied as any other artwork. It should be a collaboration and work back and forth with the artist of your choosing to create something that is unique to your space and your personal style. Below are some ideas for your inspiration…
You can have a painterly piece like this backsplash in a European inspired home:
A colorful floral or cityscape of a special place…
Moonlight on the Seine glass mosaic
Fiori glass mosaic
A traditional piece like this marble floor or installation in a wine cellar using gold smalti…
Marble mosaic floor and gold and smalti wine cellar insert
An abstract in subtle colors or a bright painting for a statement piece…
In Black and White glass mosaic and Apples on a Red Cloth oil painting on canvas.
Other considerations:
Where will the work be placed; is it permanent or will it be transportable? You can have a mosaic backsplash in your kitchen that can be installed like a single large tile. It can later be removed and transported to a new location. Our mosaic work in kitchens and bathrooms is very smooth on the surface so that it can be easily cleaned just like tile work. Mosaic makes a unique and beautiful framed art piece.
What materials to use? Glass is an excellent option in most areas because it is vitreous (impervious to water) and will work on anything from outdoor fountains, backsplash, fireplace surrounds, murals, bathrooms, floors and so much more. Marble is great for floors or walls, indoor or outdoor. Smalti is a wonderful option as well. Smalti originated in Italy, is cut from a large glass pancake, has gorgeous color and texture and is very expensive.
How to clean a glass mosaic. For a glass mosaic with sanded or unsanded grout, the best way to clean the glass is simply with warm water and a few drops of dish soap with a small amount of alcohol. Use a sponge to wipe the glass clean, then polish with a soft cloth. The grout should be sealed once a year with a grout sealer from a hardware store. Just follow the directions on the product. If epoxy grout is used, you should just check it periodically for shrinkage or any separation from the glass or tile, but it does not need to be sealed.
Please let us know with any and all questions!