For the stylization and creation of unusual, interesting and practical and interior today, many finishing and decorative tools, techniques and design techniques are available, easy to execute. One of these means is glass blocks. The material is not new, previously used (more often in sanitary premises or decoration of staircases). However, today, transformed and advanced, both aesthetically and in terms of practical parameters, it is in a new round of popularity. What is interesting glass blocks?
Spectacular and interesting view, as well as an extensive palette of variations, sizes and types. It can be a durable weighted blocks for the construction of walls, including bearing. Decorative thin panels (type of tiles) for surfaces finish. Cubes of different parameters for creating partitions, wall panels, podiums, furniture. Such techniques are often used today in the design of hotel interiors. Elite hotels and inexpensive apartments Park Victory Park of their location or Tverskaya Street are stylized by these spectacular transparent elements.
Glass blocks can be of various textures of the faces (with and without a pattern, wave, embossed ornament), any colors, depths of shades and degree of transparency. They can represent cubes with available (you can independently open) or deaf internal hollow zones in which you can place a decorative element of any subject: from shells to a floristic composition, stationery (business style). In general, any objects that emphasize the selected theme of the decoration of the premises.
By the way, various forms and sizes of glass blocks allow you to perform structures not only strict geometric shapes. But also smooth, complex, relief elements. In such equipment, many metro hotels of the Aleksandrovsky garden are generally distinguished by hotels with ultramodes, very spectacular, but at the same time carefully thought out and comfortable interiors. By incident, by the way, cost.
Glass blocks look spectacular and as a tool for creating a transparent interior. Colorless, crystal-light, shining bricks of walls (effect of panoramic glazing), weightless partitions, legs for the table and other elements of the decoration emphasize the refinement and ease of interior. Spectacularly refracted by light rays, creating some kind of magical atmosphere.
The second important advantage is the versatility of use, glass blocks are appropriate in any room from the bathroom to the living room.
Next – hygiene, environmental friendliness and excellent performance characteristics.
If desired, you can use alternative options – blocks/panels made of polycarbonate or acrylic.