Over the years, materials and aesthetics fall in and out of the design world's favor; there are few better examples of this than glass blocks. Once revered and used in architectural marvels the world ...
Glass blocks make strong, attractive walls and windows that are easy to maintain and keep clean. The blocks are made of two sections of pressed glass fused together with a partial vacuum between them.
Interior design trends always have a way of coming back around, but when retro styles resurface in modern homes, a common challenge is making them feel fresh rather than dated. One design feature from ...
What is it with so many 80s styles making a comeback right now? With fashion, we get it, there are so many cool looks to take from the 80s, but in the world of interiors? Well, it was an era we never ...
Before they became universally reviled, glass bricks were everywhere. Shower walls were glass brick. Small windows were glass brick, so were bars. Through their bubbled double walls, light played.
Dear Pat: I have always liked the appearance and openness of indoor glass-block walls. I would like to build several curved walls, particularly for the shower. How do I go about creating these walls? ...
Glass blocks used to be such a pain. Though they don’t absorb mortar like bricks, glass blocks used to be installed in much the same way, stacked with messy mortar. If you piled a wall too high and ...
Glass block walls have become a modern favorite in both home and commercial building design, offering a unique blend of aesthetics and functionality. If you’re looking to add a touch of elegance or ...
I was in a friend's apartment and he had a glass block wall in his sitting room. It looked really cool -- how do I go about getting one? While providing an undeniably stylish feature to any room, ...
If you’ve been in Pittsburgh for more than a few hours, you’ve definitely seen them. They’re in basement, bathroom and kitchen windows, of course — odds are you have one in your house. But they also ...