A beautiful glass mosaic backsplash can breathe new life into your kitchen, revive your bathroom and add beauty to your bathhouse.
Mosaics have been acting as an appealing focal point in homes for thousands of years. There are many stunning and fairly affordable glass mosaic backsplash patterns on today’s market. When looking at glass mosaic backsplashes, choose a design that will help bring out the natural beauty of everything surrounding it.
A backsplash that is made of intricate pieces of glass will produce highlights of interesting patterns and colors. A natural stone backsplash is generally less expensive than glass, and the more subdued patterns are less likely to go out of style, but there are many benefits in decorating with glass. The modern definition of mosaic incorporates various tile shapes with new and traditional designs to create modern art.
10. Reflecting on Glass
There are hundreds of glass tile designs that can be applied to your exciting new backsplash. Glass mosaic tiles can contain pebbles of gem-like glass, beach glass and stained glass. You can incorporate other materials, such as stone, to give the mosaic a textured look. When pricing materials, look at individual glass tiles and glass mosaic tiles that are available in sheets.
A mesmerizing glass mosaic backsplash works as a functional art piece that also taps into natural light to brighten and appear to expand any room. The modern glass tiles can be a powerful contrast against stone or wood countertops. Adding a glass mosaic will add dazzle a room and most likely increase the property value of the home.
Before choosing glass tiles, consider how and where you will be installing the backsplash.
9. Standard Shapes
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They can be alternated, but square tiles are generally 1 x 1 or 2 x 2. However, there are other options in shapes. Rectangles, diamonds, ovals and hexagons are some of the other shapes that allow for more versatile layout options in the mosaic patterns. Glass mosaic tiles are generally available in textured, geometric, monochromatic or multi-colored patterns.
Those who have experience and skills with the proper tools can cut and polish their own glass tiles, but everyone else can get their glass tiles at craft and art supply stores, home improvement stores or on Amazon.com. Many styles are mass-produced, but glass mosaics still give the room an upscale, artistic vibe. Don’t be afraid on veering from the standard square shapes. Look at other designs to see how versatile different shapes can be in a mosaic pattern.
8. Layout a Design
When using square tiles, the layout is limited to a standard grid. However, mosaic blends can be found on pre-fabricated blocks and arranged with variations of color, finishes and textures to customize the arrangement. Some advance patterns even depict landscapes, people or animals.
The layout is highly customizable. Mosaics can be gorgeous works of art featuring different design motifs; some are even made of recycled glass. Choose a traditional geometric pattern or lay out your own design. Consider all the surrounding factors when choosing a style, color for your next glass mosaic backsplash.
