Add Beauty to the Bath with Glass Tile
If you're looking for an easy and affordable way to add a real touch of glamour and style to the bathroom, glass tile could be the perfect solution. Whether you just want to add tile to the shower area or have a desire to create a spectacular mosaic tile wall pattern, glass can add a sparkle and updated look that plain ceramic tile simply cannot match. Although glass tiles usually cost a bit more than standard ceramic tiles, they are still an affordable way to add a beautifully updated look to the bathroom. In fact, once you've added glass tile, you'll probably find that your bathroom will look instantly refreshed and renewed. If you're thinking of using glass tile in the bathroom, here are some design tips that can help.
Economical Ways to Use Glass Tile
If your budget won't allow you to use large expanses of glass tile in the bathroom, don't despair. You can still enjoy the beautiful look of glass tile by using it in smaller quantities. For example, try accentuating a plain bathroom wall mirror by surrounding it with a frame of decorative glass tiles. Because you'll only be using a small number of tiles for this project, you can splurge on especially fancy ones. You can also save on costs by using plain ceramic tile for most of the wall or shower enclosure, focusing on glass tile for the border. This technique can save money, while still providing plenty of sparkling beauty. Using glass tile to create a stunning backsplash area behind the sink is also a great way to get a lot of decorating "bang for the buck."
Glass Mosaic Wall Art
If you want to really create a stunning look in the bathroom, why not create a beautiful glass tile mosaic wall? This technique can really add a designer look to your bathroom, and can be easier than you might think to create. Small glass mosaic tiles are available in sheets, making it easy to create beautiful patterns. However, if you have plenty of artistic skill, you might want to create your own design using individual tiles. To make the design planning process easier, draw it out first on graph paper. Using this paper, you can simply color in the various squares until you have the perfect design. Once you're happy with the design, count up the squares of the various colors so that you know how much tile to purchase. Although it will be much more time-consuming to install individual tiles as compared to connected sheets of tile, the results can be absolutely spectacular and very personalized.
Accentuating Glass Tile in the Bath
Once you've installed your glass tile, look for ways to accentuate its beauty. For example, a piece of wall art that includes the same colors as your tile will make the colors really pop. If you've used glass tile as a backsplash for the vanity, try adding a glass vase or other vanity accessory in a matching color. This can be a really inexpensive way of getting the most design impact from your glass tile installation.
Senior staff writer for Metal-Wall-Art.com, Alyssa Davis, offers design advice on decorating with metal motorcycle art sculptures and art metal sculptures.
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