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address: "Needham, Massachusetts 02494, United States"
phone: "(617) 905-6629"
website: http://www.afsmosaics.com
rating: 5
review_count: 25
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followers: 509
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# AFS Mosaics

Original Houzz profile: [AFS Mosaics](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/artists-and-artisans/afs-mosaics-pfvwus-pf~276922899)

## Professional summary

- **Primary category:** Artists & Artisans
- **Location:** Needham, MA
- **Serves:** Boston, Cambridge, Newton, Framingham, Malden, Brookline, Medford, Everett, Arlington, Braintree, Jamaica Plain, Natick, Lexington, Needham, Milton, Belmont, Dedham, Canton, Holliston, Medfield, Cochituate, Dover, Millis-Clicquot, Florida, Auburndale, California, Connecticut, DC, Europe, Hyde Park, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York, Newton Center, Newtonville, Oregon, Rhode Island, USA, Washington State
- **Houzz rating:** 5.0 out of 5 (25 reviews)
- **Best of Houzz:** 4 awards (2014–2017), for Service.

## About

### Houzz Badges

- Star Houzzer
- Houzz Influencer
- Recommended on Houzz
- 250 Ideabook Saves
- Locally owned
- Woman owned
- Offers Custom Work

AFS Mosaics works with interior designers, architects and home-owners all over the world to create original backsplashes and hanging art that elevate.

### Services Provided

- Art Installation
- Custom Artwork
- Custom Furniture
- Custom Table
- custom backsplashes

### Areas Served

- Boston
- Cambridge
- Newton
- Framingham
- Malden
- Brookline
- Medford
- Everett
- Arlington
- Braintree
- Jamaica Plain
- Natick
- Lexington
- Needham
- Milton
- Belmont
- Dedham
- Canton
- Holliston
- Medfield
- Cochituate
- Dover
- Millis-Clicquot
- Florida
- Auburndale
- California
- Connecticut
- DC
- Europe
- Hyde Park
- Maryland
- Massachusetts
- New Jersey
- New York
- Newton Center
- Newtonville
- Oregon
- Rhode Island
- USA
- Washington State

### Typical Job Cost

Private inquiries welcome.

## Business Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Business Name | AFS Mosaics |
| Address | Needham, Massachusetts 02494, United States |
| Phone | (617) 905-6629 |
| Website | http://www.afsmosaics.com |
| Followers on Houzz | 509 |

**Social profiles:**
- Facebook — https://www.facebook.com/arielfineltshoemaker?ref=tn\_tnmn
- X (Twitter) — https://twitter.com/MosaicsbyAriel
- LinkedIn — https://www.linkedin.com/in/ariel-shoemaker-8151835/
- Blog — http://www.afsmosaics.com

## Contact

- **Houzz profile:** [AFS Mosaics](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/artists-and-artisans/afs-mosaics-pfvwus-pf~276922899)
- **Website:** http://www.afsmosaics.com
- **Phone:** (617) 905-6629

## Credentials

- **Best of Houzz:** 4 awards (2014–2017), for Service.

## Reviews

**Overall rating: 5.0 out of 5 — 25 reviews**

*Aspect averages:*
- Work Quality: 50.0
- Communication: 50.0
- Value: 50.0

### Reviews

**★★★★★ — michelewolfman, Dec. 2020**

> Ariel is a true artist and a pleasure to work with. She designed a gorgeous backsplash for my kitchen. everyone who sees it compliments on how beautiful it is!

**★★★★★ — Katen Lutz, July 2016**

> The task of choosing our kitchen backsplash was daunting to me. I knew what I didn't want, but had no definite thoughts on what I did want. Ariel was fabulous in helping me decide. She provided a sample piece for us to "live with" before we confirmed the final mosaic. Ariel worked with our designer beautifully at no extra cost. We are beyond delighted with our finished piece. I highly recommend  Ariel. She will not disappoint !

**★★★★★ — tara keefer, July 2016**

> I LOVE my mosaic - in fact, I named the piece Ariel! She did an amazing job of analyzing my space and taste remotely (I'm in CO, she's in MA) and designing the perfect piece! She is an absolute joy to work with! The room has an entirely unique, serene and fabulous feel with the piece.

**★★★★★ — 2MIX interiors, July 2016**

> An extremely talented & creative mosaic artist. Ariel has a great sense of color, texture and composition. As an interior designer... I have worked with Ariel on several projects, and have been impressed with her ability to create amazing piece of art. She is very collaborative and has a gift of working with others. She can take a simple idea and through her creative interpretation come back to you with an heirloom.

**★★★★★ — michellebearak, March 2016**

> Ariel was a complete joy to work with from conception to delivery.  She was able to meet all timelines, it was never stressful and always fun!  She was able to create my first 50 years in a piece of art work that turned out to become the most beautiful, meaningful and treasured gift I have ever received.

**★★★★★ — yenny38, March 2016**

> Ariel created a stunning piece for our dining room.  I trusted her innate style and talent and just measured the wall for her and showed her the color of the wall.  What she created for us, in less than a week no less, was absolutely breathtaking and perfect for that space.  I cannot recommend Ariel enough.  Hire her ASAP!

**★★★★★ — rmorningglory, Oct. 2015**

> I am an interior designer and have worked on a couple of projects with Ariel and they have turned out AMAZING. She is very willing to collaborate with my clients and I to find the best design and color group that works into the overall design of whatever room we've been tackling. Her enthusiasm for what she does is infectious and her artistic eye really does help to guide her to a truly unique piece of art. I am always looking for a place to use her talents in my projects and I look forward to incorporating her work in one of my designs soon. Thank you for your Talent, Artistry, enthusiasm and professionalism in all you do Ariel.

**★★★★★ — dclark19, May 2015**

> Ariel was absolutely perfect in interpreting my design for a kitchen mosaic.  Re-creating a 1000 year old roman mosaic to my exact dimensions and color specifications was a very challenging project.
>
> Ariel's beautiful mosaic exceeded my high expectations.  Ariel provided the mosaic on time and within budget.  I simply could not ask for a better experience!

**★★★★★ — Jenny Small, May 2015**

> We ordered a custom-designed mosaic from Ariel and are thrilled with the results. It is absolutely gorgeous and better than we even imagined it would be. Ariel is wonderful to work with. Highly recommended!

**★★★★★ — nonebees, May 2015**

> Ariel created a mosaic for my living room and I love it! I am on the west coast, so I was a little bit nervous about working long distance, but she was great. I was amazed at her skills in figuring out what I wanted--she created a sample based on what I said I wanted, but of course I was wrong. She was able to figure out what I REALLY wanted, and it is stunning.
>
> Of course, now what I want is one of her fabulous kitchen backsplashes...

**★★★★★ — Christine Shusterman, Sept. 2014**

> Ariel is wonderful. She spent time with my husband and I to get to know us before she started our mosaic. It is stunning. She did a small mosaic so we could chose our favorite color palette. She is very professional and her work was done in a timely manner. We would highly recommend her.

**★★★★★ — Diana Urbine, Aug. 2014**

> Ariel is an amazing artist who provided great ideas and support to make my kitchen backsplash beautiful and unique. She is an excellent communicator, very timely and my mosaics turned out even better than expected. I would highly recommend Ariel for your custom mosaic designs. Mine are amazing and will be a conversation piece and highlight for all those who enter my kitchen.

## Selected projects

- [Focal mosaic above Kitchen Sink- highland park, il](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/focal-mosaic-above-kitchen-sink-highland-park-il-pj-vj~6735380)
  - Location: Highland Park, IL
  - Photos: 5
  - Description: When Interior Designer, Paula Shapiro- Winter, came to AFS Mosaics to incorporate our custom mosaic art pieces into her client's kitchen renovation, she knew exactly what she wanted for them: original, artistic, functional art. And we delivered! Creating a focal mosaic for behind the kitchen range or kitchen sink is our specialty. Inquire today: ariel@afsmosaics.com or visit our easy to use website: http://www.afsmosaics.com
- ["Dreaming of the Kerala Backwaters"](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/dreaming-of-the-kerala-backwaters-pj-vj~6735413)
  - Location: Needham, MA
  - Photos: 3
- [Willow in the Wind](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/willow-in-the-wind-pj-vj~6735361)
  - Location: Hingham, MA
  - Photos: 2
- [Scuba-view](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/scuba-view-pj-vj~6635160)
  - Location: Somerset, Massachusetts
  - Photos: 5
  - Description: "Scuba-view". Somerset, MA. Installed May 2021. Inspired by the homeowner's love of scuba diving, the intention for the piece was to explore the view one has from deep in the ocean. AFS Mosaics worked with the way light travels through the watery depths- and how it changes as a scuba diver moves in the water. Colorful, hand cut glass represents the corals, creatures and seaweeds found on the ocean floor. The uppermost panel in this installation conveys the way the ocean blues take over the scuba…
- [Custom Mosaic Back Splash in Medfield, MA](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/custom-mosaic-back-splash-in-medfield-ma-pj-vj~298057)
  - Location: Medfield, Massachusetts
  - Photos: 6
- [Newton Back Splash](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/newton-back-splash-pj-vj~298081)
  - Location: Newton, Massachusetts
  - Photos: 4
- [Needham Heights Back Splash](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/needham-heights-back-splash-pj-vj~298089)
  - Location: Needham, Massachusetts
  - Photos: 4
- [Needham Back Splash](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/needham-back-splash-pj-vj~298091)
  - Location: Needham, Massachusetts
  - Photos: 3
- [South Boston Back Splash](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/south-boston-back-splash-pj-vj~298095)
  - Location: Boston, Massachusetts
  - Photos: 3
- [The Chesapeake Bay Kitchen](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/the-chesapeake-bay-kitchen-pj-vj~660241)
  - Location: Chesapeake Beach, Maryland
  - Photos: 5
- [Piazza Del Patheon](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/piazza-del-patheon-pj-vj~1132463)
  - Location: Frisco, Texas
  - Photos: 1
- [Golds and Neutrals: Focal Mosaic Panel](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/golds-and-neutrals-focal-mosaic-panel-pj-vj~1722797)
  - Location: Needham, Massachusetts
  - Photos: 5
- [Boston Back Splash](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/boston-back-splash-pj-vj~332148)
  - Location: Boston, Massachusetts
  - Photos: 1
- ["Layers" Back Splash](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/layers-back-splash-pj-vj~409225)
  - Location: Teaneck, New Jersey
  - Photos: 4
- [Somerville kitchen  back splash](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/somerville-kitchen-back-splash-pj-vj~229785)
  - Location: Somerville, Massachusetts
  - Photos: 3
- [Vintage Bottle Cap Backsplash](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/vintage-bottle-cap-backsplash-pj-vj~629817)
  - Location: Watertown, Massachusetts
  - Photos: 1
- [Highland Beach, Florida Back Splash](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/highland-beach-florida-back-splash-pj-vj~629819)
  - Location: Highland Beach, Florida
  - Photos: 1
- [Oregon Residential Wall Hanging](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/oregon-residential-wall-hanging-pj-vj~1128037)
  - Location: Bend, Oregon
  - Photos: 3
- [Waban Kitchen Renovation](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/waban-kitchen-renovation-pj-vj~1338058)
  - Location: Newton, Massachusetts
  - Photos: 3
- [Boston Penthouse Masterbath](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/boston-penthouse-masterbath-pj-vj~1458296)
  - Location: Boston, Massachusetts
  - Photos: 1

[See all 34 projects](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/artists-and-artisans/afs-mosaics-pfvwus-pf~276922899)

## Ideabooks

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[See all 5 ideabooks](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/users/afsmosaics)

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*Source: Houzz professional profile. Reflects the profile as of 2026-09-20.*