Meticulously Handcrafted
We spend a lot of time talking about the important requirements for swimming pool tile installations. Techie talk is pretty dry, and we can’t blame anyone for glazing over when we start going into the pros and cons of elastomeric membranes, cementitious waterproofing, polymer modifiers…ugh. Luke and Amy setting pebbles by hand. So let’s get on to the fun stuff. A true artist must master the technical process before unleashing... Read More
Defining Luxury
“ALL THAT GLITTERS” – Amy dishes out expert glass tile design and installation insight in Luxury Pools Magazine: “Whether used to finish a pool, or to highlight certain details in the design, glass tile is the ideal option for those seeking dazzling effects.” Are you planning your dream pool? We hand-select like-minded designers and expert pool builders to create the finest outdoor living spaces. Contact us now! “A... Read More
Oceanside Glasstile Design Book
Luke and Amy are featured designers in the 2014 Oceanside Glasstile Design Book. “Alpentile is the premier design and installation team committed to creating glass tile masterpieces. Alpentile never ceases to amaze with pool scapes that blur the boundaries of heaven and earth and interior designs that define luxury. Luke is a master craftsman with a passion for glass tile; Amy compliments his technical skills with her artistic eye... Read More
AQUA Magazine
In this article written exclusively for AQUA Magazine, the glass tile experts at Alpentile provide insight into how they create their luminous, sparkling glass mosaic swimming pools! #gallery-1 { margin: auto; } #gallery-1 .gallery-item { float: left; margin-top: 10px; text-align: center; width: 16%; } #gallery-1 img { border: 2px solid #cfcfcf; } #gallery-1 .gallery-caption { margin-left: 0; } /*... Read More
Reflective Oasis
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Feature Fireplace
Your fireplace deserves to feel beautiful, you know! …just take a look at this sparkling improvement to what was formerly a Monolithic and oh-so-brown fireplace, looming in the corner of a Cave Creek great room until homeowners settled on a jazzy glass mosaic blend, ‘Northern Lights’ by Oceanside Glasstile. With 14′ ceilings we were fortunate to have scaffolding to make this job easier…. …A colorful and creative... Read More
Swimming Pools in Small Spaces
In a perfect world we wouldn’t have to make the compromise between form and function. A good designer will create an outdoor space that harmonizes the two. In a small yard, the swimming pool doubles as a landscape design feature. A contemporary feel in this cozy backyard space is achieved through clean lines and ice blue glass mosaics. Keeping in mind that 90% of backyard time is spent looking at the pool, rather than being in... Read More
Shimmering Sanctuary
Imagine relaxing in your own shimmering resort-inspired spa! We loved bringing designer Wendy Lesueur’s vision for this perimeter overflow spa to a reality. Wendy uses complex color combinations like rich warm tones with just a hint of blue to play off the hues of the Sonoran Desert. Blended iridescent and metallic finishes reflect sunlight beside this deep azure infinity pool. As daylight changes, so do flashes of color on each intersecting... Read More
Drabulous to Fabulous…
This Scottsdale, AZ kitchen goes from drabulous to fabulous with a new backsplash featuring Bisazza glass mosaics and 24K gold accents. Read More
Handcrafted Mosaic Murals
Exciting developments over here in the Alpentile Creative Suite….We just completed our first custom glass mosaic mural. We’ll be presenting this to The Soul Sanctuary at their next fundraising event, which is right around the corner: December 12, 12pm, at The Sanctuary Resort and Spa in Paradise Valley, AZ. It was a great way to get our feet wet in the custom mosaic arena – This piece measures 18″ x 24″,... Read More
