Glass blocks in the interior

Glass blocks in the Soviet years were often used in the design of staircases in public buildings, of which partitions were made in baths and canteens. Today they are becoming popular again. Original design solutions allow the use of glass blocks in the apartment, creating with their help a non-standard space.

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Today, glass blocks in the interior of the apartment are used in almost all rooms. With the help of such traditional and simultaneously fashionable material it is easy to bring a zest to a standard setting. From the glass blocks create partitions, they decorate the walls. In this case the partitions can be of any size, have various forms( stepped, even, in the form of a pyramid).Often they are used to build walls between separate rooms, for example, between the hall and the living room. You can get acquainted with the options for interiors with glass blocks in the photo.

It should be borne in mind that not every style can become a platform for structures from this material. In the classical interior, in country, ethno and other styles close to nature, glass blocks should not be used. But hi-tech, minimalism, loft, urban - this is a fertile field for these colored "bricks".

Most often this material is used in the arrangement of bathrooms. In their form they harmoniously combine with the tiles, give space "intimacy".Today, glass blocks in the bathroom interior are used to create shower corners. It turns out a partition, which is needed not only for decorative purposes. It reliably protects the environment from water ingress.

Glass blocks distinguish the shower area from the toilet area, they separate the space where the bathtub is installed. Zoning with frosted blocks becomes the basis for using the bathroom by several people at the same time. If a person lives alone in the apartment or with his partner, you can take transparent blocks to decorate the bathroom, which will make the room more light, spacious. Partitions can be made entirely from glass blocks or combined with other materials.

Openings from glass blocks

It is interesting to look at the openings, decorated with glass blocks, between the inner rooms. Such internal windows allow the light to spread, making the space more cozy. The refinement of glass lines contributes to the uniqueness of space, this is an original way to decorate ordinary walls. Such "windows" are made between the corridor and the living room, between the kitchen and the living room, the bedroom and the shower. Glass blocks are used for glazing of ordinary windows looking at the street. In this case, there is one significant drawback - the lack of ventilation. Usually such windows are made in bathrooms.

Varieties of material

Today the market presents several varieties of this material: corrugated, matte, with stained-glass pattern or with intricate inserts. The last trend - a panel of glass blocks. The presence of inserts allows you to create beautiful compositions. Such decorative glass blocks in the interior with their overflows create a special atmosphere of celebration and solemnity. When laying it is better to use interesting combinations, combining "bricks" of different colors.

Advantages of glass blocks

Structures made of glass blocks look easy and airy, giving the impression of brittleness. But it's very difficult to break them. There are other advantages to this material: good sound insulation, excellent ability to save heat. It is very easy to look after the surface of glass blocks. They do not accumulate odors, do not retain toxins, therefore they are completely hypoallergenic. They transmit light, but due to the scattering effect they provide isolation from others' eyes.

Photo of glass blocks in the interior