Art Mosaics meet Contemporary Design

Mark Zimmerman of Desert Metropolitan approached us for glass tile design and installation expertise when his clients expressed their love for modern design and traditional materials.  We paired 1″ mosaics with large format porcelain and solid counters to capture the contemporary aesthetic.

Photo Credit: Michael Woodall

1″ glass mosaics in White, Ice Blue, and Soft Yellows – a versatile color palette that can easily go warm or cool.

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Luke worked with Mark, owner of Desert Metropolitan Construction to navigate several design challenges unique to contemporary tile and bath design.  Here are some tips from these experts:

1. Curbless showers with slot drains are the new standard in high-end shower design.   When planning your project budget, keep in mind that these drains are more costly than standard drains, and the labor required to install them, and to tile them, is also more intensive than a typical drain assembly.

2. Floating Bench:  This detail is planned at the framing stage.  Luke installs his mortar bed and waterproofing around the stainless steel supports.  These penetrations require extra waterproofing.

3.  A glass block window was specified do address utilitarian and safety concerns.

Zimmerman wanted a perfectly flat window wall, with no elevation change between glass tile and glass block.

Again, this detail was planned during the framing stage sot the block installer would leave the accurate allowance for our floated mortar bed and the thickness of tile. The result, this tiled feature wall is perfectly flat, full tile, and no need for trim.

Tile Installation: Luke Denny, Alpentile

Design + Build: Mark Zimmerman, Desert Metropolitan

Photography:  Michael Woodall