In any city apartment, space is important, butstandard layouts do not always make this possible. There is a way out of this situation - combining 2 separate rooms into a common space. Most often, a kitchen is combined with a living room or a living room with a bedroom.
Figure 1.Glass blocks are an excellent material for building a partition, as they transmit light perfectly. If in the first case the two spaces are perfectly combined, then it is recommended to put at least a small, preferably translucent partition between the living room and the bedroom. It usually only separates the sleeping area from the common room, creating a charming corner for sleeping. An excellent option for zoning the space is the use of glass blocks. These are volumetric tiles of various shapes and sizes, they are made of glass. Glass blocks go well with other finishing materials. If desired, you can combine blocks of different colors, with or without a pattern. Their main advantage is that they transmit light, but at the same time nothing is visible through the blocks, except for blurred silhouettes. For a combined space between the living room and the bedroom, this is the best option.
Technology of stacking partitions from glass blocks
Making a partition from glass blocks is not sodifficult. It is only necessary to decide what format will be used and how exactly the bedroom will be separated from the main space of the living room. The wall can be a regular straight one, from floor to ceiling or not reaching the full height. Wave-shaped partitions, walls with shelves, and combined options look original.
Glass block laying scheme. After the partition model has been selected, it is necessary to prepare:
- selected glass blocks;
- metallic profile;
- adhesive for blocks;
- a container for mixing glue;
- trowel;
- reinforcing bars;
- building level;
- ruler, plumb line, a simple pencil.
The process of constructing a partition:
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Types of blocks
Figure 2.Types of decorative glass blocks. A glass block partition can take on a variety of features. Manufacturers offer many options for this material, which makes it possible to create almost any partition with your own hands. All glass blocks that can be purchased today are conventionally divided as follows:
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Creative ideas
You can find special products on saleinserts. With such a partition, any living room or bedroom will look unusual. Flowers, ships, shells, butterflies, coins can be placed under the glass, as in Fig. 2. Products with photographs inserted inside are also popular.
Tools for laying glass blocks.With the help of such blocks, unusual stained glass windows are created, they look original and stylish. But the price of such bricks is decent. Special blocks with recesses for shelves are also convenient. Using such a partition will save space, since the enclosing wall is very functional. You can store your favorite books on the shelves, put vases, flower pots. To make an unusual and elegant partition with your own hands, you can use not only ordinary rectangular and square bricks, but also other shapes. For example, glass blocks in the form of a triangle, wave, circle, diamond, hexagon or L-shaped. The partition between the living room and bedroom can be different, but the most decorative and stylish option is considered to be the one using glass blocks. Such a wall will perfectly transmit light, but will not interfere with rest. In addition, glass bricks are an excellent interior solution, their installation can be done with your own hands.
