Posts Tagged ‘glass block wall’
Saturday, March 17th, 2012
Glass block pattern wall using Spyra design to move interior light
A stud and drywall wall may serve the functional purpose of separating rooms but it doesn’t do much to add style or move light through the inside of a loft, single family home or commercial space. What’s getting hot now is to use glass block designs in wall or interior window areas to add interest, increase natural light and save energy. Here’s 3 designer options with to consider:
Continue reading “Adding Cool Designs in a Glass Block Wall or Window” »
Tags: glass block designs, glass block patterns, glass block wall, glass block wall designs, interior light, interior window, loft, loft lighting, passive light
Posted in Glass Block, Windows | No Comments »
Friday, January 13th, 2012
If you’re looking for a way to make people say wow for an urban live work space check
this project out.
Glass Block Wall Illuminated with Chauvet LED Lighting around Hot Spring Tub
When an owner of a web marketing company contacted Cleveland Glass Block they were looking to create a fun space that could create a cool look and a relaxing space for visitors, employees and friends of the business. Combining a glass block wall, LED lighting and an indoor Jacuzzi tub which incorporated a hydraulic cover a dramatic space was developed. Here’s more details about the project:
Continue reading “Creating a Cool & Relaxing Live Work Space with LED Lighting and Glass Block Walls” »
Tags: chauvet lighting, cool lighting, glass block lighting, glass block wall, industrial design, LED lighting, LED track lighting, live work space, modern lighting
Posted in Commercial Remodeling & New Construction, Glass Block | 4 Comments »
Thursday, December 1st, 2011
Luxury Houseboat with glass block shower docked at Lake Cumberland Kentucky
Have you ever gone to a place where luxury boats are docked and thought how cool it would be to live on a houseboat with all the features and benefits of a high end home? It is just those kinds of dreams that companies like Thoroughbred Houseboats make into reality. If you can create it on land then Shawn Heinen (President of Thoroughbred) can usually make it come to life for a home on the water as well.
When a new customer of Thoroughbred’s came to visit one Thoroughbred’s existing houseboats one luxury feature that caught their eye was the use of a glass block shower wall. In this article you’ll learn more about this luxury houseboat, where it is docked and how the glass block shower and partition walls progressed from a design concept to a finished project.
Continue reading “Project Spotlight: Decorative Glass Block Shower Wall & Partition on a Luxury Houseboat” »
Tags: glass block shower, glass block wall, half wall, houseboat, houseboats, lake Cumberland, luxury houseboat, luxury yacht, luxury yachts, partition wall, walk in shower
Posted in Bathroom Remodeling, Glass Block | No Comments »
Friday, November 11th, 2011
- Glass block wall design with Italian inspired designs
- Exterior fluted glass block wall design
If you look at design trends in floor or wall tiles you need to first look to the European markets (and Italy in particular) for inspiration. In the glass block wall industry the drivers of style, texture and design leadership are also being driven by the Italians.
Most of what people are used to seeing in the United States are glass blocks of standard shapes and sizes that have smooth flat faces on the front of the glass units. While these blocks may be mass produced and are cost effective they may not inspire the wow factor in a contemporary or modernistic design project.
Well leave it to the Italians once again to innovate (and in this case these cool designs are now becoming available in the United States markets) with unique glass block designs.
Some of the new designs available today include:
- Trapezoidal glass blocks that are shaped in a pyramid form to create a sleek design.
- Exterior fluted glass blocks (called Doric) for residential or commercial interior walls which have a unique texture to the outside of the block.
- Angular (called Fiero Milano) glass blocks that appear to jut out from the wall – if these don’t capture your attention nothing will!
The good thing is if you’re looking for inspiration these blocks are now becoming available in the U.S. markets.
What do you think about the look of these blocks? Please give your thoughts below.
If you need any help with the design and/or supply of these unique blocks contat Columbus Glass Block (614-252-5888), Cleveland Glass Block (216-531-6363), or Mid America Glass Block (513-742-5900) of Dayton and Cincinnati. For a complete remodeling projects using these materials contact Cleveland Design & Remodeling (216-531-6085), Columbus Design & Remodeling (614-252-7294) or Bath Doctor of Cincinnati (513-742-6674).
Continue reading “Using Italian Design Inspired Glass Blocks to Create Extraordinary Wall Window or Shower Projects” »
Tags: architecture, art wall, contemporary, contemporary wall, contemporary wall decor, glass block design, glass block shower, glass block wall, glass block window, modern, modern wall, modern wall art, modern wall decor, modernistic, shaped glass blocks, sleek design
Posted in Bathroom Remodeling, Commercial Remodeling & New Construction, Glass Block | 1 Comment »
Saturday, October 15th, 2011
Angled corner glass block shower and privacy partition wall
Are you looking to add some interesting shaped or design to a glass block wall project but unsure how to accomplish this? With the development of shaped glass blocks you can turn an ordinary project into an extraordinary project. This article will focus on how best to use the 90 degree angled corner glass block.
Continue reading “How to Use a Hedron Corner Block for a Shower Wall, Bar or Decorative Column” »
Tags: corner glass, corner glass block, decorative glass column, glass block bar, glass block wall, glass wall blocks, partition wall, rectangular shower, square shower
Posted in Bathroom Remodeling, Glass Block | No Comments »
Saturday, August 27th, 2011
Glass block wall using 4 x 4 x 4 blocks in a running bond
Tags: 4 x 4 x 4, bathroom tile, block wall, brick wall, commercial wall, glass block shower, glass block sizes, glass block wall, glass subway tile, running bond, subway tile, subway tile backsplash, subway tile bathroom, subway tile kitchen
Posted in Bathroom Remodeling, Glass Block, Kitchen Remodeling | 1 Comment »
Saturday, February 12th, 2011
- Curved glass block shower enclosure wall
Tags: acrylic wall, bathroom blog, curved shower wall, curved wall, curved walls, glass block sizes, glass block wall, glass shower walls, glass wall, kitchen bar, partition wall, radius wall, rounded wall, shower blog, shower wall, tub to shower conversion
Posted in Basement Remodeling, Bathroom Remodeling, Commercial Remodeling & New Construction, Exterior Remodeling, Glass Block, Kitchen Remodeling | 3 Comments »
