The glass block is a very old material that was particularly in vogue in the years ’60 and ’70. Initially it was used mainly in industrial buildings, only to find heavy use even at the domestic level. Slowly glass block has disappeared from our homes especially in early 2000, but following the latest discoveries relating to construction materials, the glassblock has become more refined, elegant and colorful and as such has regained its reputation.
Characteristics of glass blocks
Glass blocks glass blocks, also called bricks, are tied together with joints made with a sturdy reinforced concrete. Also consist of two special glass tiles, pressed each other to create a waterproof and insulating air chamber, thereby also features and wholesomeness.
One of the special characteristics of glass brick is the brightness, which can also be achieved through the glass walls that increase the light in the rooms where they are placed. The glass block does not require any special maintenance and is a long-lasting material, which is able to guarantee privacy, because it prevents a clear view from the outside.
The glass is a material that guarantees a beautiful aesthetic thanks to the color composition of bricks glass blocks, which produces an interplay of light and offers plenty of light to various environments.
The glass blocks, depending on the glass used, can exhibit several characteristics that breaks down into the following categories:
Transparent: the light passes in a rather consistent across the bricks glass blocks;
Satin: the glass is opaque and light is slightly toned down;
Smooth: the glass surface is completely smooth and the resulting glass wall has a uniform design;
Wavy: the glass surface has a ripple, and the same wall obtained has a wavy design;
Colored: the glass comes with a coloring.
After having discovered the characteristics, we find now 4 ideas for using the glass blocks in at home.
1. Glass blocks for bathroom
Glassblocks is particularly recommended for bathroom furniture, which can be very bright while not sacrificing style.
Using a fixed glass brick texture similar to mosaic, combined with the introduction of a sophisticated color palette, you will get extremely bright baths.
The sections of the bricks glass blocks allow light to filter through and irradiate environment completely.
Considering the size of the current baths, smaller for reasons of space and optimization of environments, the glass block is perfect for modern bathroom furniture.
To enhance the brightness of the baths you can use the glass bricks for the construction of the walls of a shower enclosure (with linear or curved walls), a wall for the tub, especially in the case of a blind and bathroom to create a bathroom with two separate rooms.
The glass block combines robustness and transparency, build quality and efficiency factor, all elements necessary for a modern bathroom furniture.
2. Use glass blocks for house
Several modern houses have now lost the entrance area especially for a speech on the optimization of space, with the front door that opens out directly in the living room or kitchen.
It can be a very intriguing and vibrant build a partition wall with glass blocks, using colorful patterns to have a functional wall and with a high visual impact and aesthetic.
The excellent thermal and acoustic insulation, along with a great mechanical resistance, they made glass blocks ideal for solving problems related to savings and soundproofing of homes.
For this reason its use is possible in different parts of the house, from the entrance to the bathroom furniture to glass walls.
3. Make separation rooms with glass blocks
A great way to make the most of this material is the separation of rooms.
For example when a room is equipped with numerous Windows is of course more enlightened, but when the light shines from one window then the room is likely to be very dark.
Using glass block walls to separate the rooms you can quietly separate two environments without obstructing the passage of light in the room without windows.
Also in the bedroom you can use a glass block wall, to create a divider or simply to give a touch of originality and brightness to the room.
This particular material can also be used as a decoration for the windows of various rooms, maybe combining styles and different tones thus creating original and funny scenarios at the same time are able to illuminate the various rooms of your home.
4. Use glass blocks for wall and floor
Mixing together different colors and shapes through the combination of different decorative glass brick walls can be created to shut down flights of stairs and replacing balustrades and railings.
The glass blocks can also be used to give birth to a hallway with no windows to ensure sufficient brightness. Artistic and decorative walls can be made with glass blocks of different types, according to their own tastes and preferences, of course.
The glass block is a particularly versatile and eclectic, with a bit of imagination and creativity you can create unique furnishing elements like curved walls and domed, behind which place a wardrobe or a spiral staircase; or you can build a round base and oval in the living room or in the kitchen.
The flexibility of this material allows its use even to achieve the floor glass floor. Especially for those external environments that need light overnight, there are several pedestrian solutions.
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Some models of luminous glass bricks in them have a solar panel, able to absorb and accumulate the solar energy during the day to power the led lights at night, ensuring a considerable saving and economy.
Walkable glass floors ensures a very pleasant with a soft light ideal for illuminating walkways, garages, driveways, sidewalks, balconies, courtyards and gardens, to create a warm and elegant setting.
The glass blocks can be used in both indoor and outdoor use, ideal for homes with soundproofing issues and in areas with large temperature differences. For this reason it is very appreciated and are increasingly used in the making of glass walls and walkable glass floors.
The glass blocks in summary can be used:
as a dividing wall in living rooms and offices;
to separate the kitchen from the living room;
to make bath-shower areas;
for walls, floors or parts footed overlooking gardens and open spaces;
to create walls of premises to allow daylight and illuminate the Interior;
to enhance and illuminate the spaces blind;
for architectural achievements in buildings of particular value;
to complete the open space dividers.
The list of 4 ideas for using the glass blocks at home leads to the end, but you can pick any number of this material particularly versatile discovering new uses taking cues from specific stores. Alternatively you can contact an architect or an interior designer who can give you hints, useful and original ideas and suggestions to make the most of the characteristics of glass blocks for both the Interior and the exterior of your home.
4 Ideas for Using Glassblock at Home The glass block is a very old material that was particularly in vogue in the years '60 and '70.