Even the most boring and dull interior can be revived with the help of a mosaic. It is a unique finishing material, beautiful and unusual. The mosaic is made of ceramic tiles, stone, smalt, shells and even broken dishes. Decorate with glass mosaic can be any room, whether it is a living room, bedroom or even a bathroom. So, your attention is offered a short overview of the glass mosaic: how it looks, where it is used and what its distinctive features are.
Mosaic from glass in the interior
The art of mosaic was invented even before our era, in Ancient Mesopotamia, but this technique was used relatively recently to decorate the house. Today, the mosaic, which in Italian means literally "folded out of pieces," has become one of the most popular decoration materials for the interior and exterior.
The mosaic is made of dense glass (smalt). It is sold already ready blocks (modules), then it is glued to the paper and placed on the prepared surface. Often glass mosaic is used for decorating a swimming pool, a sauna or a sauna, as well as for facing fireplaces. So, the mosaic of glass for the bathroom - probably the most popular nowadays design solution. Due to its physical properties, this cladding is ideal for a room such as a bathroom. The mosaic can be laid out in the form of floor or wall coverings, curbs, stretch marks or mixes, make out of it a fringing of cabinets, shelves and other accessories. But keep in mind that it is the glass version of the mosaic that requires special attention: it concerns both the glass chips themselves and the seams between them.
In the kitchen, a mosaic made of smalt or broken glass is often laid in the form of a so-called apron. It's easy to take care of such a surface, as well as the worktop or bar counter, decorated with glass mosaic. And by arranging a colorful mosaic still life above the dining table, you will make the atmosphere of the kitchen more joyful.
Also, the glass mosaic looks wonderful in the living room, performing a more decorative role. In a large room it is better to make it in the form of a mosaic pattern all over the wall, and a small room with the help of such material can be visually expanded using a small
two-tone mix. Advantages of art mosaic made of glass
Mosaic from smalt has many advantages, among which we will outline the following:
- high strength;
- water resistance, which makes the use of this material possible in rooms with any level of dampness;
- resistance to temperature changes and the effects of various microorganisms;
- durability (glass mosaic does not burn out under the influence of ultraviolet and artificial lighting);
- environmental friendliness and naturalness.
In addition, it should be noted some more features of glass mosaic, and above all - its unique aesthetic properties. The mosaic of smalt is simply beautiful, and in any design form, whether it is a complex picture or individual elements - chips scattered over the decorated surface.
Also, when choosing an art mosaic made of glass, it is pleasantly surprised by the variety of its colors and shades.
And, finally, another property of this material is practicality. Using a mosaic made of glass, you can visually expand or deepen the space, which is often used to impart perspective. It can be a mosaic-built marine landscape, a view from a window or a cloudy sky. Any of these mosaic masterpieces looks inimitable and fills the room with air and light.
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