The Use of Glass in Bathroom Design
If you are looking for trends in the bathroom, look no further than glass. That's right, glass is incredibly popular in the bathroom and its so versatile - there are numerous projects you can do with glass. If you are looking for a few ideas to add glass into your bathroom or you want more information on glass and how to use it, consider reading below for a whole lot of information on this unique and versatile material. Uses For Glass Glass in the bathroom these days isn't just limited to shower stalls and mirrors it also includes projects such as: Glass Bricks: Glass bricks or as some people call them, glass blocks are very versatile. You can use them as an enclosure to hide away the toilet, you can use them for your shower enclosure to create a private wall, you can also use them for windows to add privacy, but still allow a little light to come in. Glass blocks are becoming very popular again and you can choose from all sorts of options such as how big the blocks are, the colors of them, adding lighting to the blocks and more. It can create a really unique experience, as well as allow you to match it up with your current styles. Glass Walls: These, like the blocks above, allow you to create a more private space, but they can be as simple or intricate as you want them to be. Perhaps you created an open floor plan for your bedroom and bathroom but you decided that you wanted a little more privacy - glass walls between the bedroom and the bathroom, with the bottom half being frosted and the top half being clear, are a great way to go about this. But it doesn't stop
there, you can choose an array of styles, designs, and textures for your glass walls and you can use them where and however you want. You could even install a door which slides open so that when not in use, you can shut the door to the bathroom to create a really cozy space. Glass Enclosures Glass enclosures are very popular now, and you don't need to have a modern style to place them in your bathroom because most companies that offer custom glass shower doors offer an array of options, it doesn't matter if your style is French Country, Traditional, Modern or anything else in between your glass enclosures can be created with your style in mind. Glass enclosures are very customizable from obvious options like sizes, to etchings, different transparencies, frosted, glazed, intricately designed and more. Its a really cool way to add some of your personality or the personality of your home to the bathroom. Windows: If you are tired of the same old same old and you want to add a neat design to your bathroom but you don't know how to incorporate it, think about glass block designs as windows - these let light in, but they also allow for maximal creativity and privacy. Really whatever design ideas you have in mind can be communicated to the glass creator and it can become a reality. Its pretty fantastic all the options you have available. Skies the limit! Revolutionary Glass Options Glass is no longer the boring material it once was, besides etchings, grooves, frosting, etc like mentioned above, there are also other technological options to consider when it comes to placing glass in the bathroom such as: Glass Tiles: Yea, glass tiles are sort of awesome there are so many styles, sizes, shapes and colors available; you can have a lot of fun with floor tiles, wall tiles and even backsplash tiles in your bathroom. Whatever color, design and shape you are thinking about adding - chances are you can find someone who will make it for you.
Tiles That Change Colors: There are even glass tiles that will change color depending on the temperature - fantastic for a glass tiled shower. When not in use they are one color and when in use they change another depending on the temperature of the water and the overall atmosphere. This doesn't mean you have to go all out and create an all glass bathroom, in fact, you SHOULD add other materials into the mix, but if you want some sort of glass in the bathroom, whether it be a glass basin, tiles, a shower enclosure or walls make sure you research your options, see what's available and make a final decision that is informed and educated.