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Glass Blocks are not Dead! 5 Ways a Classic Material has Evolved

By Mike Foti on April 21, 2016. 5 Comments

Warning – This article may be controversial to some. I have to admit with many designers, decorators and architects I hear the following comments: Glass blocks are dated. Glass blocks are an old school material. Aren’t those blocks just for basement and factory windows? While the use of glass blocks... Continue reading

7 Myths about Glass Floors and Bridges

By Mike Foti on December 31, 2015. 4 Comments

There is something mysterious about walking on a glass floor or bridge. You may ask yourself, “Is a glass floor as safe as a common wood floor? Do I have to experience the “thrill” of seeing through it (some people get scared looking through a glass floor)? Will it be too slippery to walk on if the... Continue reading

NEO angle glass block shower in a log home in PA

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Master Bathroom Design – Contemporary Meets Rustic in a Log Home

By Mike Foti on August 1, 2015. Leave a Comment

“Nothing is set in stone with interior finishes in our log homes,” said Joe Dymond of Jim Barna Log Homes. When Joe makes this statement he means it. Although most people associate log homes with a rustic interior design – many owners today have a broader decorating vision for their new home.... Continue reading

Modern and Contemporary glass block shower design with clear and frosted blocks

Bathroom Remodeling Glass Block Glass Block Shower

Modern glass block shower system introduced at Columbus Home & Garden Show

By Mike Foti on February 20, 2015. Leave a Comment

Even a classically timeless material like glass blocks can need an update to stay fresh with today’s building styles. The trend now is for bathrooms to be designed with sleek and clean lines and the new “Contempo” glass block shower line from Innovate Building Solutions is targeted to leverage... Continue reading

Glass Block

5 Design Ideas to Modernize a Glass Block Wall or Window

By Mike Foti on November 8, 2014. 4 Comments

Updated February 23, 2019 Yes – I’ve heard the arguments that glass blocks are dated or that they are an “80’s” product – but I’m not sure people who make this claim are aware of how this material has evolved. This is not your Grandfathers glass blocks (or your Fathers Oldsmobile anymore). The article... Continue reading

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Glass Blocks are not Dead! 5 Ways a Classic Material has Evolved

7 Myths about Glass Floors and Bridges

Master Bathroom Design – Contemporary Meets Rustic in a Log Home

Modern glass block shower system introduced at Columbus Home & Garden Show

5 Design Ideas to Modernize a Glass Block Wall or Window