Custom coat racks in shades of blue
One of the most popular design requests we get for custom mosaic coat racks is the color blue inspired by the nearby lake or ocean at the client’s home. Here are a few different versions we’ve created recently.
Floral Garden Mosaic
Like collaborating with friends and colleagues, connecting with repeat clients is one of our favorite ways to create work. The relationship is established and comfortable, and everything seems to flow a bit more easily.
We created this exterior mosaic in exactly those conditions. The client is a great enthusiast and collector of craft and art, and owns several of our mosaic wall pieces. When it came time to replace the lion’s head fountain in their backyard garden, they reached out to Johannah to create a custom mosaic for the space.
The first step in this project was to remove the lion’s head fountain and create a template of the space for the shape of the mosaic.
The client requested abstract flowers in warm tones for the design of the mosaic. Green stems and leaves add visual variety and contrast. The tulip-like shape of the overall mosaic inspired the background design.
Like any exterior art, it’s important to consider how weather will affect the finished piece. The substrate on which the mosaic is made, the materials it’s created from, and the adhesive should all be able to withstand changes in moisture and temperature. Freeze-thaw cycles are especially important in some areas. In Virginia we’re lucky they’re not too dramatic but should still be kept in mind.
For this mosaic, the roof overhanging the wall will provide some additional protection over the years.
Below you can see Kyle and Johannah installing the finished mosaic. Johannah left openings in the mosaic to allow the piece to be screwed into the support structure behind it. Once it was installed, pre-cut mosaic tesserae were set in place to cover the screw heads.
Such a lovely outdoor room! This mosaic was a dream to create from start to finish, and we’re honored to be a part of this space.
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Custom Mirrors in Blue
Green and blue are by far the most frequently requested colors for custom coat racks and mirrors in our shop. They’re such soothing colors, bringing the natural beauty of the outside world into our homes. We love them too so we’re more than happy to work with these colors. Here are a few custom mirrors we’ve made recently in blue.
First up is a mirror created using textured handmade ceramic. When a special item belonging to this client suffered an unfortunate accident, she knew the material was too gorgeous to just throw away. Johannah was honored to create a new work of art using the ceramic pieces plus memorabilia gathered by the client and a variety of blue glass.
This was also our first round mirror. We just love how it turned out!
This next mirror was created for a bathroom vanity. The client requested smoky blues to compliment the blues and grays in their bathroom.
A lot of time and effort go into creating these custom works of art. You can be sure they’re securely shipped in heavy-duty packaging and plenty of padding to ensure they arrive in great shape.
Johannah loved this combination of colors so much, she decided to use them in another mirror. This one just so happens to be for sale in our shop! At 18”x24” it’s perfect for an entryway, bathroom, or over a dresser. The line of white at the top and fading out down the sides is created from ceramic shapes, vitreous glass, and reclaimed dishware.
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