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Glass…More Useful Than You Imagine!!
Glass is a material which has been used by Man for hundreds of years. With developing technology, Glass has become a useful design and building material, being used for structural elements like stairs, complete walls, to decorative items like furniture, tiles and counters. I found a number of images to get you thinking about using Glass in a non-traditional way… check it out.
Below are a few
This glass house by Santambrogiomilano group is the ultimate display of " how to use glass in design"...wowwww...Incredible.
Glass stairs, gorgeous, though not practical...but in the name of artistic expression, who needs to thing of practical.
A glass bedroom...hmmmm
The simplicity and engineering creativity it takes to work with glass...like the creation of this bench is fascinating.
A glass stove
For a more realistic application of glass..here are a few images of various applications for glass ( all images are from houzz.com)
The complete wall of glass here provides a gorgeous open look
Glass is a very resilient material....look at this round shower...what a gorgeous centerpiece.
The complete wall of glass here provides a gorgeous open look
Glass can be sandblasted to give privacy and light diffusion
Glass tiles are quite readily available these days...they add a sparkle, depth and with low maintenance on top of that!
A glass railing opens up the area beautifully
If you can incorporate a wall of glass in your home...wow, how fantastic, you will eliminate the need for wall art and save on paint.
Another set of glass stairs in a contemporary space
Glass doors allow you to have an indoor / outdoor experience.
A glass floor is on my list for a dream house...love it.
This glass ceiling allows light to bathe the patio and protect it from rain.
This is a popular treatment in Florida and other warm climates...fantastic for extending the use of a pool
A glass fence lets the eye float through the barrier and opens up the space architecturally
A glass counter gives this bathroom an ethereal feeling
My favourite Glass Designer Dale Chihuly creates stunning installations around the world...it is truly breathtaking to see one of these in person.
I took this picture ...it is a Dale Chihuly installation in the Casino at Paradise Island... Unbelievable in to see in person!
I hope you consider that glass can be used in a very creative way, not just in windows and doors, but in furniture, accessories, and architecture, it will add that dimensional element to any interior or design project.
