Marble Mosaic Inlaid Floor

My clients were building a spectacular “home of their dreams” in a beautiful location on a lake. The wife obviously had an “artist’s eye” and impeccable taste. Every element in the home was of the finest quality and had a special artistic touch. She wanted nothing less for a foyer hallway leading to her kitchen and family room next to three doors that faced the lake. The result was three gorgeous area marble mosaics inlaid into marble tile that was not only a strikingly beautiful passageway but a personal reflection of the family as well.

The Story:

The final design reflected the Tuscan/Designer style of the home using natural earth tones and colors used in the adjoining family room. After speaking to the owner I decided to include design elements of “three” and blue birds that I knew had personal meaning to the family. Using three life-size color printouts as a guide, our work began.

It was dusty and noisy work but we were prepared. With face mask, ear pads, goggles, and “babushka”, we just had to look at each other and laugh. Anna enlisted her daughter Emily to help. It was slow and tedious work. Luckily I had help from fellow artists and perfectionists, Anna Marie Newman and Kathleen McNally. Special thanks to Emily who came in one day on college break! Making intricate patterns with marble took a lot of time, tools, and patience….times three!!! Little by little the elements took shape. Finally, all three mosaics were complete, face mounted and ready to be delivered!