Glass tiles: an interior technique from the past that can be safely used in modern apartments

14.03.2024 13:17

Although new technological and design developments are constantly emerging, some trends that emerged many years ago remain relevant.

One of them was described by the expert of the online publication BelNovosti, designer Yulia Tychino .

We are talking about glass tiles, familiar to everyone who lived in Soviet times.

A Brief History of Glass Tiles as an Interior “Tool”

Glass tiles began to be used as a finishing material around the 1970s.

Initially, it was used for finishing public places such as baths and swimming pools, while glass tiles were rarely seen in home bathrooms.

Bathroom
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The second wind of glass tiles

Today, glass tiles are widely used in interior design.

This material is often used for finishing shower cabins, dividing space into zones and creating decorative partitions.

The tile has significant advantages, including moisture resistance, sound insulation and durability.

But such a point as “transparency” can be considered both a plus and a minus: for natural light this is undoubtedly an advantage, but for privacy it is a disadvantage.

Earlier, the expert listed 3 ways to help improve your bedroom.

Elena Shimanovskaya Author: Elena Shimanovskaya Internet resource editor

Julia Tychino Expert: Julia TychinoExpert / Belnovosti


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  1. A Brief History of Glass Tiles as an Interior “Tool”
  2. The second wind of glass tiles